International Medical Corps Response Head Jobs in Ethiopia

International Medical Corps Response Head Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Summary:

The Response Head, Emergency Response Team (ERT) will work closely with the Country Director to devise response strategy based on the available information and assessments reports. He/she, hereafter referred to as he, will provide strategic leadership to the emergency team to implement contextualized emergency response plan based on the assessment reports and the available resources.

He will direct an initial assessment, outline needs and provide overall strategic leadership to the International Medical Corps team including fiduciary planning, human resource management, and develop project proposals and program designs with the support of various functions within the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Strategy and Business Development

Lead the exploratory team in conducting rapid assessment in areas of concern and presenting the findings and recommendations to the senior management team in Sudan and HQ.

Prioritize programmatic needs and develop quality proposal by working closely with the country team in Sudan.

Map key areas of intervention and develop close coordination with local and international actors working in the region.

Closely follow the context and include necessary adaptations to the strategy as and when needed.

Leadership

Provide strategic guidance to the implementation of IMC program

Lead work plan development and coordinate input from staff and counterparts

Oversee the implementation of the activities in the region and ensure compliance with the regulations of the government bodies.

Ensure high-quality performance and integrity standards in compliance with International Medical Corps policies and regulations

Report to International Medical Corps senior management project and donors the achievements and results of the response

Establish systems for maintaining an overview of all staff activity

Representation

Represent International Medical Corps to Local & National Authorities, international donors, international and national NGOs.

Develop good working relationships with all stakeholders including MOH, UN and as well as local authorities and federal agencies

Liaise with appropriate departments within IMC as needed, and ensuring required reporting are submitted on time

Administration

Ensure that appropriate logistic, administrative and financial structures and procedures appropriate for program are established and / or maintained in accordance with IMC

Develop and submit program reporting on timely manners according to International Medical Corps and Donor requirement

Security

Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies

Serve as the focal point for Health and Safety and will be responsible for any Risk or Security Assessments

Safeguarding

Serve as the Safeguarding focal point

Policy Adherence

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps

Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

Typically, a Master's degree in Disaster management or Public Health, Medical Doctor preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Typically, 10+ years of relevant and progressive experience in development or humanitarian emergency response field, with increasing responsibilities including at least 5 years in similar management position in an INGO environment

Project management experience in a developing country or similar context including responsibility for budget control, strategy, human resources and planning

Pedagogical Skills are an asset

Experience in effectively dealing with hospital management and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, and government officials

Proven capabilities in leadership

People management

Commitment to Humanitarian Principles

Behavioral Flexibility

Result and quality orientation

Teamwork and Cooperation

Excellent self-motivation skills

Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively

Ability to work with a broad range of people

Ability to exercise sound judgement and make medical decisions affecting the standard of care independently

Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources

Excellent decision-making skills

Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)

Strong writing and presentation skills

Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills

Computer literacy

Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical information in the English language

Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or, Arabic is desirable

Ability to travel, and live in remote area and insecure location

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Medical Corps Response Head Jobs in Ethiopia

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