International Rescue Committee Senior Health Manager Jobs in South Sudan
International Rescue Committee Senior Health Manager Jobs in South Sudan
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Responsibilities
Program Management
In collaboration with the County Officers, the Senior Health Manager (Lot Manager) with support from MCH Coordinator, oversee the implementation of the HPF funded projects and ensure that the goals and objectives are met in time maintaining standard quality as of the agreed project documents.
Together with the CHD Directors, develop PHCC development work plans ensuring that that the health committees are functional in each PHCC.
Technical support- HPF:
Provide technical support to the County Health Departments in program design, proposal development, reporting, monitoring and evaluation and other aspects of programming and operations.
Provide supportive supervision to the County Officers and other program staff to develop work plans for implementation and monitoring of the project activities as of the agreed project documents.
Ensure training and ongoing capacity building opportunities for staff on primary and reproductive health care related and project management skills with a focus on building the capacity of South Sudanese health staff.
Support the establishment a smooth functioning of supply chain for the health related items.
Grants Management:
In collaboration with the MCH Coordinator, Senior Health Coordinator and the County Officers, develop expenditure plans, review Budget vs. Actual expenditure for the HPF grants on a monthly basis and take necessary actions.
In collaboration with the Maternal and Child Health Coordinator and Senior Health Coordinator, ensure the set data collection, data compilation, timely preparation and submission of all external and internal reports including
weekly DHIS, donor’s reports and other associated weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, final and special reports.
Contribute to proposal development and donors’ reporting.
Participate in grant opening meetings, mid-term and closing meetings
Representation and Advocacy:
In coordination with the MCH Coordinator and Senior Health Coordinator actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in South Sudan including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
Attend all relevant meetings in relation to the HPF programme at the state level.
Regularly attend Health Coordination meetings and feed in IRC priorities at Juba-level meetings.
Facilitate field visits for internal and external stakeholders, when required.
Participate in emergency preparedness and response meetings at the state level
Requirements
Required:
Health professional (MD with a MPH is preferred) with strong public health background.
At least 5 years experience in coordinating, implementing and managing primary and secondary health programs in developing countries and/or refugee settings.
Experience in writing project proposals, concept notes, budgeting and donors’ reports.
Have experience in general management including financial and budget management, HR and logistics management.
Background in situation analysis, health assessments M&E and program implementation.
Skills and experience of remote management and willingness to travel extensively.
Flexible, diplomatic and have ability and willingness live and work under pressure of workloads and in potentially insecure environment.
Fluent in English in every way. Arabic in South Sudanese dialect is a plus.
Sound in operating Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet use.
Desirable:
Previous work experience in South Sudan
Previous work experience with IRC
Experience of working in conflict and post conflict contexts
Experience of working in resource and facility limited harsh and insecure locations.
Experience working with local government, Supporting County/District Health Departments in health services delivery, health system strengthening and promoting community participation
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 30th November, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Senior Health Manager Jobs in South Sudan
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