American Refugee Committee International Career Opportunities

American Refugee Committee International Health System Strengthening Manager Jobs in South Sudan

Purpose:

· To provide support to the CHD in areas of health system strengthening under the HPF mechanism in Kajo Keji, Lainya, Morobo, and Yei counties to ensure continued improvements in health service delivery in primary health care facilities.
· In the following key areas under the WHO health system building block leadership and governance, human resource management and guidance, strengthening health system information and reporting, support to supply chain and procurement, finance management using the South Sudan financial management cycle and promote health system increase service utilization.
· The individual will work collaboratively with the CHD team to ensure their full participation and buy in with the implementation of the HPF in the County, to assess their current level of capacity, and to make an action plan to develop skills in the above mentioned areas.
· The individual will be based in Yei under the supervision of the Program Manager, co - located in the CHD office and will meet with various partners and other stakeholders in the counties to establish a clear picture of who is doing what and where.

Major areas of Accountability Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

· Coordinate and facilitate the activities of the CHDs in Kajo Keji, Lainya, Morobo, and Yei Counties and ensure that services and guidelines are available and there is standardization across all the health facilities in accordance with the MoH-GOSS guidelines and policies.
· Support the CHD in implementing facility level activities and trainings according to the project log frame and work plan.
· Support the CHD in facilitating and follow-up trainings for health providers to strengthen their skills in areas of clinical service provision, staff management, and routine data collection and reporting.
· Support the CHD in facilitating timely monthly submission of DHIS and IDSR reports. Support CHD to analyze monthly health facility data and make informed decisions.
· In partnership with the CHD, monitor the monthly drug supplies and drug consumption and inventory to PHCCs/PHCUs and at the central level (CHDs). Support the CHD in maintaining the “pull” system through accurate drug forecasting, and ensure that facilities have constant supply of essential medicines and equipment.
· Ensure established protocols and systems for drug management system are followed and adhered to.
· Ensure the County Health Officer (CHO) carries out the performance appraisals of staff both at the health facilities and at the CHD.
· Ensure the CHD has proper finance and human resources system (HRIS, SSEPS) in place and adheres to them.
· Conduct joint bi-annual Peer and Participatory Rapid Health Appraisal for Action (PPRHAA) with CHD, analyze, and develop/implement/monitor action points.
· Collaborate with the CHD and the Program Manager to develop and monitor work plans, emergency preparedness and response plans, and training plans.

Collaboration with the CHD and other partners

· Liaises with National Government (MoH), state ministry of health, implementing partners, NGOs, civil society groups and others to address challenges, provide advocacy, and build needed technical capacity within the primary health care program to improve access to maternal and child healthcare.
· Coordinate joint supervision of the primary health facilities with CHD and Payam Health Supervisors to and support preparation of joint work plans.
· Participate in joint ARC and CHD weekly management meetings, quarterly coordination meetings, and joint quarterly narrative report writing.
· Performs any other assigned duties as directed.
Program Development, Representation and Reporting
· Participate in health planning and assessment of health need in the county.

Education, Technical Skills & Knowledge Required

· Health professional post-graduate qualifications in public health, health management, international development or a related area
· At least 2 years of experience in capacity building
· At least 3 years relevant experience in health system strengthening
· Excellent training and facilitation skills
· Demonstrated knowledge of Health Information Systems, use of DHIS/ SSEPS, and EPI info and/or State
· Experience in project management and managing budgets.

Key Behaviours & Abilities

· Willingness to be based in Yei County, and travel to Morobo, Lainya and Kajo Keji Couties
· Highly motivated,, ability to work independently and has ability to incorporate constructive feedback
· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities
· Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise
· Willingness to frequently travel and live in remote and security difficult situation
· Cultural and gender sensitivity essential
· Significant experience working in the health sector in resource poor settings including an understanding and experience of broader “health systems” policy, planning and reform issues such as health financing and health workforce issues.

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; American Refugee Committee International Health System Strengthening Manager Jobs in South Sudan

Closing date: 14 Jul 2017