Location: South Sudan , Based In Torit County
Closing date: 28 Sep 2018
The PHC County Coordinator shall report directly to Program Manager - Health Care based in Torit.
Purpose of the Position:
The PHC County Coordinator ensures sound technical implementation of Primary healthcare activities in the County where s/he is assigned by organization under HPF project. S/he works in collaboration with the County Health Department (CHD) by providing expert advice with the specific aim of transmitting knowledge to build the capacity of the CHD staff.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
In close collaboration and coordination with the CHD, community leaders and other local stakeholders plan and organize the implementation of PHC as guided by the Basic Package of Health and Nutrition Services (BPHNS) delivery including health promotion and awareness activities in the county.
In collaboration with CHD team plan and carry out supervision and support visits to Health Facilities(HF) (PHCC/PHCUs) aimed at identifying opportunities and challenges in the application of MoH – BPHNS policies and guidelines.
Jointly work with CHD team to conduct regular skill training needs assessment and plan training and capacity building activities accordingly.
Support the CHD in collecting, processing, analysing and reporting of routine health information (HMIS) by rendering technical assistance to the relevant officers and stakeholders.
Provide support to CHD and the HF’s in establishing and maintaining a standard supply chain system at all levels based on regular consumption data from HMIS and supervision findings.
Ensures correct implementation of the BPHNS at CHD, PHCC, PHC and community as well as addressing challenges in collaboration with CHD and all other stakeholders.
Advice and support the establishment and sustaining the health structures at County, Boma/Payam, Community and ensuring these respective health committees keep abreast to their roles and responsibilities to maintain good standards of service delivery including initiation of community-based health activities.
Support the CHD in human resource management in the county including recruitment of key health cadres, maintaining up to date HRIS (Human Resource Information System), preparation of staff payrolls using SSEPS tool, developing JDs for staff and conducting staff appraisals based on the guidelines and procedures.
Support the CHD in planning and budgeting for funds and other resources allocated to the County from Govt., partners ensuring that expenditure and accountability are properly and timely tracked and reported.
Provide administrative, logistical support to CHD and health committees in organizing outreach activities.
Represents organization in meetings at the County and at Payams level, as and when called upon by local Authority, partners and other stakeholders in the county
Prepares and submits progress and monitoring reports periodical (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) including overview of the trends in health service uptake and epidemiological (morbidity / mortality) data.
Provide coverage for other county positions when needed.
Attend to other duties as instructed and directed by the line Manager.
Qualifications and skills
Qualified health professional Degree in Medicine/Nursing with post-graduate training in Public Health from a recognized institution
Minimum of three years working experience in a similar position preferably with an International NGO or relevant government departments
Demonstrated ability and affinity to with CHD, local Authority /health staff to plan, coordinate, implement and monitor improvements in healthcare provision, disease control activities and health prevention and awareness.
Advance training skills with proven knowledge of adult education and community mobilization
Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken English
Excellent organizational skills
Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Outlook as well the use of the internet. Preferable also basic knowledge of epidemiological database program e.g. Epiinfo, and MUST have knowledge of District Health Information System software (DHIS)
Knowledge of spoken Arabic and local languages is an advantage
Ability to work under remote field conditions
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter including a CV in English contact details of at least 3 professional references to the following email : xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com
Closing date: 28 Sep 2018
The PHC County Coordinator shall report directly to Program Manager - Health Care based in Torit.
Purpose of the Position:
The PHC County Coordinator ensures sound technical implementation of Primary healthcare activities in the County where s/he is assigned by organization under HPF project. S/he works in collaboration with the County Health Department (CHD) by providing expert advice with the specific aim of transmitting knowledge to build the capacity of the CHD staff.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
In close collaboration and coordination with the CHD, community leaders and other local stakeholders plan and organize the implementation of PHC as guided by the Basic Package of Health and Nutrition Services (BPHNS) delivery including health promotion and awareness activities in the county.
In collaboration with CHD team plan and carry out supervision and support visits to Health Facilities(HF) (PHCC/PHCUs) aimed at identifying opportunities and challenges in the application of MoH – BPHNS policies and guidelines.
Jointly work with CHD team to conduct regular skill training needs assessment and plan training and capacity building activities accordingly.
Support the CHD in collecting, processing, analysing and reporting of routine health information (HMIS) by rendering technical assistance to the relevant officers and stakeholders.
Provide support to CHD and the HF’s in establishing and maintaining a standard supply chain system at all levels based on regular consumption data from HMIS and supervision findings.
Ensures correct implementation of the BPHNS at CHD, PHCC, PHC and community as well as addressing challenges in collaboration with CHD and all other stakeholders.
Advice and support the establishment and sustaining the health structures at County, Boma/Payam, Community and ensuring these respective health committees keep abreast to their roles and responsibilities to maintain good standards of service delivery including initiation of community-based health activities.
Support the CHD in human resource management in the county including recruitment of key health cadres, maintaining up to date HRIS (Human Resource Information System), preparation of staff payrolls using SSEPS tool, developing JDs for staff and conducting staff appraisals based on the guidelines and procedures.
Support the CHD in planning and budgeting for funds and other resources allocated to the County from Govt., partners ensuring that expenditure and accountability are properly and timely tracked and reported.
Provide administrative, logistical support to CHD and health committees in organizing outreach activities.
Represents organization in meetings at the County and at Payams level, as and when called upon by local Authority, partners and other stakeholders in the county
Prepares and submits progress and monitoring reports periodical (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) including overview of the trends in health service uptake and epidemiological (morbidity / mortality) data.
Provide coverage for other county positions when needed.
Attend to other duties as instructed and directed by the line Manager.
Qualifications and skills
Qualified health professional Degree in Medicine/Nursing with post-graduate training in Public Health from a recognized institution
Minimum of three years working experience in a similar position preferably with an International NGO or relevant government departments
Demonstrated ability and affinity to with CHD, local Authority /health staff to plan, coordinate, implement and monitor improvements in healthcare provision, disease control activities and health prevention and awareness.
Advance training skills with proven knowledge of adult education and community mobilization
Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken English
Excellent organizational skills
Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Outlook as well the use of the internet. Preferable also basic knowledge of epidemiological database program e.g. Epiinfo, and MUST have knowledge of District Health Information System software (DHIS)
Knowledge of spoken Arabic and local languages is an advantage
Ability to work under remote field conditions
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter including a CV in English contact details of at least 3 professional references to the following email : xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.com
Deadline for submission is by the 28 September 2018
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
