MDM Deputy general Coordinator in Charge of Programs Jobs in Nigeria
MDM Deputy general Coordinator in Charge of Programs Jobs in Nigeria
Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.
MdM currently works in more than 35 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment.
MdM is currently implementing an emergency response program in Borno state. The program is implemented around the main following components: improving access to primary health care, nutrition treatment (severe acute malnutrition), gender based violence survivors’ treatment, mental health and psychological support.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you are in charge of programs, overseeing the implementation of MdM intervention in Borno state and ensuring the overall quality of MdM programming.
You guarantee that the medical activities implemented through the project are in line with MdM’s strategy, policies and principles.
You support the general coordinator in designing and rolling out the mission strategy, in Borno and potentially in other areas of needs in Nigeria.
To do so, you are responsible to maintain relation with the MoH, identify potential partners and represent MdM externally in programmatic discussion (at cluster & donor level – along with the general coordinator).
You are also in charge, along with the general coordinator to propose and develop new programming initiatives, new partnerships as well as to anticipate phasing out of programs if necessary.
You manage directly the following team: pharmacist coordinator, health coordinator and technical advisors (GBV, MHPSS, SRH, IEC, medical and nutrition). You also have a functional link with the medical advisor in HQ and work in close collaboration with Maiduguri support coordinators (Log, Finance and HR), Damboa field cordinator, the grant officer and the medical team.
Your main responsibilities are
Context analysis, needs assessment and strategic planning
Ensure a close monitoring of the humanitarian situation in Borno as well as in other areas of interest in Nigeria in collaboration with the medical team
Provide monthly updates on the humanitarian situation
Inform on a timely basis the general coordinator about any specific situation in Borno which could lead to an MdM response or adjustment of the operational approach
Be proactive in suggesting new assessments and new programmatic developments to adjust program portfolio to existing needs
Coordinate the organization of ad hoc need assessment as well as the deployment of the emergency response team, in case of deterioration of the humanitarian situation (mainly linked to new displacement of population or cholera outbreak)
Support the general coordinator in developing and rolling out the mission strategy based on prior needs analysis, actors mapping, gap analysis and understanding of MdM programmatic added value and mandate
Programs implementation
Ensure quality & timely program implementation
Lead the development of the general strategy on MdM medical activities
Make sure the different components of the program are consistent and perfectly integrated and in link with population needs
Support your team in the identification of partners, development of healthy partnership, as well as capacity building
Support the pharma team for availability of quality drugs on line with activities implemented in all component of the project
Be responsible for accurate budget
control and overall responsibility for financial management of the program
Monitor expenditure and budget compliance on a regular basis, report any concerns to the general coordinator and develop plans to mitigate any under or over expenditure at project level
Ensure regular communications are maintained between the different staff and departments involved in the program and act as a mediator when necessary
Management
Be responsible for the recruitment of the team under your direct supervision and develop a positive management of it
Carry out appraisals as per MdM standard requirements and procedures
Support team members professionally, monitor and support stress management
Supervise the whole program team, ensure regular coordination, information sharing, develop a good team dynamic and take suitable action when problems occur
Pilot the nationalization process of key staffs within his department and develop a culture of empowerment
Ensure and respect communication lines of the organizational chart/or make sure that communication line among the medical team is respected
Support the development of a training plan for the program team
Skills and Experience
Medical or public health profile, confident with program coordination
At least 3 years of experience with a similar position
Experience with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing programmes, preferably within the health sector
Previous experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing
Experience/knowledge of the region
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (logical framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.)
Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style (experience managing national and expatriate staff)
Proven ability to problem solve and lead teams through very challenging obstacles
Good writing and communication skills
Ability to take quick decisions according to the context in coordination with the team
Ability to manage a multi-national team and work in an international team
Ability to have a global overview of a program (not only on medical plan)
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
Ability to manage priorities effectively
Ability to pro-actively build relations with other stakeholders
Strong commitment to gender equality in health service delivery
Interest for human rights and international humanitarian law
Capacity to work and to live in tense conditions (climate, cultural context, promiscuity, isolation)
Languages: English fluent (oral and written), French and Hausa is an asset
You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; MDM Deputy general Coordinator in Charge of Programs Jobs in Nigeria
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