IsraAID Health Program Manager Jobs in Malawi

IsraAID Health Program Manager Jobs in Malawi

Summary

This position is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization in developing its Health sector. The Health Program Manager will oversee the development and implementation of IsraAID’s Health project in Malawi, responding to the Cholera outbreak and Tropical Cyclone Freddy, while developing Early Recovery and Resilience building development projects.

Key Responsibilities

The Health Program Manager will lead the implementation of the Health Program in Malawi, they will be in charge of taking over the existing health programs in Malawi for IsraAID, provide strategic direction, and overall technical and management of the Health program. They will ensure it contributes to the organization’s strategic positioning in the country while ensuring it is context-appropriate, has a cross-sectoral approach, and above all in line with the do-no-harm policy of IsraAID.

Program Management

Supervise the overall implementation of project plans, ensuring adequate communication and organisation between local partners, international partners and staff

Oversee the implementation of Health projects, ensuring stability, high quality and timely delivery of all project objectives

Work closely with Logistics Team, supply partners, donors and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the logistical elements of Health Programs are well-executed

Prepare project and donor reports in a timely manner and in compliance with internal and external requirements

Ensuring the quality of health and nutrition projects are in line with IsraAID's minimum criteria and in line with global guidelines

Work in collaboration with the Head of Health Sector and Head of Mission to oversee project implementation ensuring that services are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with donor regulations

Ensure that the program is implemented in ways responsive to communities and partners, and in line with IsraAID’s principles, values and strategic plan and procedures

Ensure that program interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors (Protection & WASH) to promote a multisectoral approach

Periodically reassess projects to ensure they remain relevant, feasible and aligned with the IsraAID Malawi strategy

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning

Support the development of tools for effective Monitoring and Evaluation of the program

Work jointly with the MEAL HQ unit to ensure high quality program development

Oversee the Health Program Officer to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate data collection against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting

Ensure learning from the health program contributes to knowledge building and sharing within the country office and IsraAID global.

Lead discussions with communities and beneficiaries on programme design and project review,

as agreed with Technical Advisor, Field Coordinate/Project Manager(s)

Partnerships

Foster a spirit of collaboration and trust with IsraAID local partners

Actively explore partnership opportunities with actors in the community, regional, national and international levels

Support partner organizations in programmaming and implementation

Conduct periodic review of joint project plans to identify obstacles and the ways they could be mitigated

Grants Management

Work closely with the HoM and other non-Country to secure strategic funding opportunities and develop proposals based on identified gaps and needs

In coordination with the Communication and Development Department, produce quality reports to ensure accurate, coherent and timely reporting

Human Resources and Staff Development

Ensure regular communication with Country Director, Malawi’s Health Staff, and other field staff

Maintain fluid communication with Health Emergency PM, Head of Health sector, and other relevant non-Country staff

Provide technical support on the recruitment and management of Health staff, including developing Terms of Reference (ToRs), staffing plan, participate in recruitment processes and performance evaluations where applicable

Support the professional development of the Health Program Officer and the Health staff

Facilitate capacity building for team members and partners to develop Health expertise including coaching, capacity building, mentoring, and supervision

Any other tasks as delegated by the Head of Mission

Representation, Advocacy & Organisational Learning

Ensure proactive participation in Health Cluster meetings, relevant Health Working Groups, and forums

Represent IsraAID with external stakeholders, including humanitarian partners, donors, authorities, etc

Required experience, competencies and skills

Relevant university degree in Health Sciences (MD/MPH/RN)

Minimum 4 years progressive experience in the Health sector with an INGO and/or UN agency

Proven experience in designing health programs in line with MoH and WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA

Excellent knowledge and skills working with local communities and capacity development of local staff and stakeholders

Knowledge in RCCE and community awareness campaigns

Great leadership, communication, and creative solution-finding skills

Proficiency in English

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint and health statistics analysis software

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IsraAID Health Program Manager Jobs in Malawi

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