Location: Afghanistan
Closing date: 31 Jul 2016As part of our activities in Afghanistan, we are looking for a Medical Coordinator.
The Medical Coordinator is responsible for the development of the mission’s strategy related to health and for the quality of the health programmes all along the project cycle, from assessment, to implementation, monitoring and evaluation. S/he works closely with the Deputy Medical Head of Mission and Head of Mission in assessing, implementing and following-up all health programs in the mission.
Strategy:Working alongside the Head of Mission and cooperating closely with the Deputy Medical Head of Mission and the Regional Health Advisor (Asia), s/he contributes to the development of new medical initiatives for the mission. S/he carries out epidemiological monitoring for the country and analyses strengths and weaknesses from the point of view of public health.
Programmes: S/he ensures that medical programme(s) are in line with PUI’s health policy and monitors them for quality and efficacy.
Representation: S/he represents the association to partners, authorities and local stakeholders involved in implementing medical programmes.
Human Resources / Training:S/he supervises the medical coordination team (PUI employees), provides support to Heads of Bases for recruiting technical staff and supervises technical training activities on the basis of identified needs with the Medical Officers in the base.
Logistics and Administration: S/he ensures the activities for which he/she is responsible comply with logistical and administrative procedures.
Safety: S/he contributes to compliance with safety rules within the mission and communicates any safety-related information to the Head of Mission. He/She ensures healthcare is provided for expatriate staff involved in the mission.
Training and Experiences
Medical degree + Master in Public Health or similar
Minimum 3 years’ experience on the design and implementation of health programs in developing countries, with experience in conflict-affected and protracted crisis.
Good oral and written communication skills
Excellent project management skills and knowledge
Excellent skills in Monitoring and Evaluation process
Languages
English required
French desirable
Proposed Terms
Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract - 12 months
Expected starting date: June 2016
Monthly gross income: from 1 980 up to 2 310 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
Insuranceincluding medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
Housing in collective accommodation
Daily living Expenses (« Per diem »)
Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance
Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
How To Apply:
Please send your application (CV + Cover letter) to : xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.org, with the following title: MedCo–Afgha
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