Employer: Relief International
Location: Maban, South Sudan
Duration: 4 Months (With Possibility of extension)
Reports to: Health and Nutrition Coordinator.
Position Summary
The Medical Officer’s prime responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day activities of the health program and the training of the health staff. The Medical Officer will provide medical expertise and guidance for the clinical staff, ensure regular and adequate drug supplies for all health facilities, monitor and evaluate health program technical activities, and ensure the highest standards of care within the progr amming of the Health and Nutrition Department. The Medical Officer will also work closely with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and the Health and Nutrition Program Manager to effectively harmonize and develop health programming across the different sub-sectors RI is implementing; bringing in line the efforts in clinical care, outreach, nutrition and livelihoods in order to have a more balanced and consolidated approach to health care.
The Medical Officer will also be responsible for developing staff capacity and strengths in the areas of health programming which are vital to the Maban program and at the core of RI’s expertise.
Tasks and responsibilities
Program Management
Work closely with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, Health and Nutrition Program Manager, and field team to ensure the highest technical quality of services provided.
Ensure program deliverables are met according to the highest standard.
Work closely with the national medical doctors and health team to determine the training needs of the clinical staff.
Provide input for monthly field reports in order to provide donor reporting, analyze trends, and adjust the programs as needed.
Work with government health authorities and international agencies at the field level to ensure implementation of standardized health programming.
Work with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, field team, partnering agencies and national health authorities for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning for camp and out-of-camp populations.
Work with field team to ensure provision of basic lifesaving services in case of full evacuation of re-locatable staff due to insecurity.
Work with field teams and logistics to procure drugs in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply based on site consumption while adhering to national drug protocols and program budgets.
Analyze pharmacy reports to monitor drug consumption per health facility and adjust program as needed.
Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.
Representation / Coordination
Attend field health and nutrition coordination meetings as well as other coordination meetings that are relevant to health department programs and communicate relevant information to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and other health staff.
Assist in the production of weekly and monthly reports at site and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct, ethics and values.
We value:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
Inclusiveness
Transparency and accountability
Agility and innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability
Location: Maban, South Sudan
Duration: 4 Months (With Possibility of extension)
Reports to: Health and Nutrition Coordinator.
Position Summary
The Medical Officer’s prime responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day activities of the health program and the training of the health staff. The Medical Officer will provide medical expertise and guidance for the clinical staff, ensure regular and adequate drug supplies for all health facilities, monitor and evaluate health program technical activities, and ensure the highest standards of care within the progr amming of the Health and Nutrition Department. The Medical Officer will also work closely with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and the Health and Nutrition Program Manager to effectively harmonize and develop health programming across the different sub-sectors RI is implementing; bringing in line the efforts in clinical care, outreach, nutrition and livelihoods in order to have a more balanced and consolidated approach to health care.
The Medical Officer will also be responsible for developing staff capacity and strengths in the areas of health programming which are vital to the Maban program and at the core of RI’s expertise.
Tasks and responsibilities
Program Management
Work closely with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, Health and Nutrition Program Manager, and field team to ensure the highest technical quality of services provided.
Ensure program deliverables are met according to the highest standard.
Work closely with the national medical doctors and health team to determine the training needs of the clinical staff.
Provide input for monthly field reports in order to provide donor reporting, analyze trends, and adjust the programs as needed.
Work with government health authorities and international agencies at the field level to ensure implementation of standardized health programming.
Work with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, field team, partnering agencies and national health authorities for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning for camp and out-of-camp populations.
Work with field team to ensure provision of basic lifesaving services in case of full evacuation of re-locatable staff due to insecurity.
Work with field teams and logistics to procure drugs in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply based on site consumption while adhering to national drug protocols and program budgets.
Analyze pharmacy reports to monitor drug consumption per health facility and adjust program as needed.
Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed.
Representation / Coordination
Attend field health and nutrition coordination meetings as well as other coordination meetings that are relevant to health department programs and communicate relevant information to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator and other health staff.
Assist in the production of weekly and monthly reports at site and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct, ethics and values.
We value:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
Inclusiveness
Transparency and accountability
Agility and innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability
