IRC Health Coordinator Jobs in Tanzania
IRC Health Coordinator Jobs in Tanzania
Job DescriptionThe International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation, and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression, and violent conflict in 42 countries.
The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation, and creative partnerships.
Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
The IRC has been working in Tanzania since early 90’s , and currently programs across five core sectors
Health
Women’s Protection and Empowerment,
Child and youth protection and development
Protection and rule of law and lastly
Education.
In Health, the IRC is working closely with other health agencies in refugee camps on the Western side of the country to support the scale up of sexual and reproductive health (SRH), including family planning and comprehensive post abortion care services as well as mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services across the all three camps (Nyarugusu, Nduta and Mtendeli).
The IRC also supports the host community to improve adolescent sexual reproductive health including menstrual hygiene management through partnership with the ministries of health and education and currently has expanded its support to include MHPSS and SRH in emergency services in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic. .
Scope of Work
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Programs (DDP), the Health Coordinator will be responsible for the immediate implementation and management of IRC’s health program in Tanzania, working in collaboration with the senior management team both in Dar es Salaam and in the field.
As the focal point for health programs in Tanzania, the Health Coordinator will also ensure the continued implementation of quality primary and reproductive health care, as well as Mental Health and Psychosocial programming, in IRC’s operational areas in Western Tanzania and other parts of the country.
In addition to operational implementation, the Health Coordinator should also provide a strategic vision for the programme within Tanzania.
S/he will provide technical support to the health program to ensure that IRC programs are of high quality and that programs are driven by data and learning, working in conjunction with other colleagues in the IRC Tanzania program.
The Health Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with all partners, including government stakeholders, and donors as new opportunities for coordination and funding arise.
S/he will also play a strong role in mentoring and training the health team.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IRC Health Coordinator Jobs in Tanzania
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