Save the Children Health Technical Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Save the Children Health Technical Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Role Purpose:

The Health Technical Coordinator will lead the field office health teams in implementing health programs as per the South Sudan Basic Package of Health and Nutrition services (BPHNS) with focus on child health, maternal newborn health, communicable diseases, immunization including pneumonia mainstreaming within project work-plans to targeted beneficiaries.

The technical guidance will be provided in accordance to the South Sudan MoH recommendations. The Health Coordinator will make frequent field visits to the field sites to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.

S/he will ensure high quality clinical services in all SC supported health facilities. S/he will monitor service quality, ensure all staff are trained, well supported, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies are properly managed and apply clinical level data to national level quality improvement efforts.

The main objectives for role would be:

Provide technical supervision and technical support to field-based health programming activities

Ensure health programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines according to MOH and WHO recommendations

Work with field teams, partner agencies (where applicable) and national authorities for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning

Support in reviewing monthly and quarterly field-based reports and ensure appropriate follow up and decision making on data relevant to SC’s health programs

Support MoH Child Health Department to escalate child health issues with focus on Pneumonia

Work with field teams to mainstream pneumonia in SCI health and nutrition Programmes (development and humanitarian) portfolio,

Improve coordination of actors working on child health and increase investment in child health and immunization at National, State Level and County Health Departments.

Lead teams for rapid and clinical health research

Coach facility based clinical workers in the areas where SCI projects are delivering clinical services

Train clinical staff and continue to mentor clinical staff in the facilities in high priority interventions in maternal newborn health, child health and adolescent health

Lead field-based health teams in monthly and quarterly quality improvement assessments, case management reviews and audits as guided by the GMT clinical governance tools and checklists

In the event of disease outbreak, the role player shall work closely with operations to lead teams in emergency response

Work side by side with the Health Advisor to ensure clinical services are designed to meet needs on the ground and in adherence with national treatment protocols during proposal development

Work with the Staff health nurse and Doctor to ensure that staff health affairs are handled in a safe and timely manner.

Maintain oversight of the health programme data and ensure that all reporting requirements (internal and external) are met with timely and quality data.

Key Areas of Accountability

Program Development

Establish and build capacity of the field-based health staff in prioritized health interventions within SC programs in maternal newborn health, child health and adolescent health

Work with the Health Advisor in strategic planning for future health programs

Work with the Health Advisor, New Business Development and Program Operations team to draft concepts and proposals for future funding following protocols and formats of each relevant donor

Work with the Health Advisor in ensuring that field-based health teams integrate different health related sectors (mental health, nutrition and GBV) into proposed program

Program support

Manage and coordinate all activities under the health component across the implementation areas as derived from the DIP of the program

Facilitate the implementation of monthly work plans for health programs in liaison with field-based health staff

Support in organizing and coordinating technical review meetings with field-based staff on quarterly basis

Participate in relevant monthly technical working group meetings scheduled by MOH.

Ensure that all SCI CO health projects/programs use the common approaches: Saving newborn lives and /or Treating children closer to home in delivery of health interventions

Ensures quality clinical consultations, treatment, referral and follow up activities follow the MoH and International (WHO) recognised protocols

Work closely with Health team in the field to improve

routine EPI in the catchment areas by building their capacities.

Monitor and promote integration of health and nutrition activities for maximum impact

Facilitate collaboration and integration between Health, Nutrition, WASH and FSL in project development and implementation

Support health-related operational research as required

In collaboration with field-based health and MEAL team contribute to documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices

Work in collaboration with field-based health teams in development of case studies and success stories on a monthly basis

Work closely with field-based health teams and ensure quality benchmarks are utilized in service delivery

Contribute in the development of the Annual Country Plan and report

Advocacy and coordination

Representation of SCI in relevant platforms as delegated by Health Advisor (Child Health Technical Working Group, Vaccination platforms, COVID-19, Emergency responders and others)

Represent the organization to UN, health cluster, international and national NGOs and Ministry of Health at health coordination meetings as well as other meetings which are relevant to country programs and enhance the organizations visibility

Participate in SC regional and global technical meetings focusing on child survival, maternal newborn health, adolescent health, clinical governance, and all relevant Community of Practice meetings.

Ensure appropriate and consistent health related education and advocacy messaging to key actors including: donors, Cluster, SCI staff, partners, mothers and other carers at all programming contact points.

Training and capacity building

Provide technical guidance on child health, adolescent health, maternal and newborn health to MOH facility staff, SCI field office clinical staff and partners

Participate in trainings to improve medical performance for SCI staff and/or partners

Build capacity among SCI and partner staff to accurately compile monthly activity reports and, together with medical logistic staff, assist with stock consumption/distribution plans.

Provide technical guidance to field based health staff on clinical governance tools for clinical service delivery

Work with and liaise with field-based health teams in conducting monthly and quarterly assessments in the facilities utilizing the approved checklists

Facilitate supportive supervision to field based health teams

Facilitate and lead in the quarterly assessments of clinical services using the approved clinical quality scorecard

Quality Assurance, Performance management and capacity building

Work with the MEAL team to develop and operationalise quality benchmarks including beneficiary feedback mechanisms and accountability to the communities, being mindful of cultural norms and practices

Work with the lead clinical supervisor to ensure that there is a Quality Assurance Scorecard system in place to monitor and course correct practices, as needed. ·

Create and maintain a positive working relationship with the health team as well as partner staff

Assist in the selection and training of qualified program health staff.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Medical doctor or public health specialist (with clinical background)

At least 5 years’ experience in primary health care and general practice.

Currently registered with the Medical council of South Sudan

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and maturity

Ability to work within a tight timeframe,

Willingness to travel extensively in the field.

Desirable

Work experience in humanitarian emergencies

Work experience in an (International) Non–Governmental Organization ((I)NGO)

Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors particularly experience working with ECHO, BHA and SSHF

English language skills

Good knowledge of quality standards and quality controls related to medical practice.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Health Technical Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan


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