Employer: International Medical Corps
Location: Sudan
Background
International Medical Corps has worked throughout Sudan’s Darfur Region since 2004, providing health, nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions. In many sites where we operate, International Medical Corps is the only provider of primary health care or nutrition services, making it a key partner to the Ministry of Health in the health response in the region.
Job Summary
The Medical Coordinator’s prime responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day activities of the medical program and the training of the health staff, to provide medical expertise and guidance for the medical staff, to ensure regular and adequate drug supplies for all sites, to monitor and evaluate medical activities and to ensure the highest standards of care within the medical program.
Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Program Management
Work closely with the Country Director (CD), senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the medical program within the scope of the grants
Work closely with the medical doctors and health teams to determine the training needs of the medical staff
Collaborate with the Medical Director (MD) national health authorities and relevant international health agencies for the development of an approved curriculum to meet training needs and implement those plans through the management team and field teams
Work with the program team and health teams to design and implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs as well as trends in mortality and morbidity
Review and provide input for monthly field reports in order to analyze trends and adjust the programs as needed
Work with government health authorities and international agencies such as WHO to ensure implementation of standardized national health information systems
Work with Medical Director, field team, partnering agencies and national health authorities for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning
Work with field teams to ensure provision of basic life serving services in case of full evacuation of re-locatable staff due to insecurity
Work with CD, senior management and field teams to plan for future program directions in terms of beneficiary needs, new sites, and / or new programs
Work with program coordinator and management team to draft concepts for future funding following the protocols and formats of each relevant donor
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
Work with UN agencies (UNICEF,WHO,UNFPA) and partner agencies to acquire drug kits and health information materials for medical programs
Analyze pharmacy reports to monitor drug consumption per site and adjust program as needed
Regularly update country office on progression of programs as per protocol
Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
Representation
Attend health coordination meetings as well as other coordination meetings which are relevant to country programs
Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings
Serve as a liaison with MOH on matters related to the program to ensure programmatic accountability
Participate in coordination meetings and communicate relevant information to CD and MD and other health staff
Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community
Lead the production of 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 organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
Human Resources Management
Assist in the selection and training of qualified health staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Medical Director and Finance Director
Supervise the day-to-day health staff to ensure smooth and effective operations
Ensure compliance to local labor laws including working hours
Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
Training/ Capacity Building
Determine training needs medical staff
Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff
Working Relationships
Maintain frequent communication with Country Director or Medical Director to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
Work with Country Director and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies are within budgeted targets
Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities or as assigned
Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary
Security
Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Medical degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health
Experience
Experience in overseas programs at the Manager level relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases
Minimum of three years of experience required, of which 1 to 2 years should be of developing country experience or resource deprived environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous NGO experience
Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Must have excellent self-motivation skills
Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Excellent decision making skills
Must work independently under difficult conditions
Must be able to take on non medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members
Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)
Strong writing and presentation skills;
Proven capabilities in leadership required
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Apply Online
Background
International Medical Corps has worked throughout Sudan’s Darfur Region since 2004, providing health, nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene interventions. In many sites where we operate, International Medical Corps is the only provider of primary health care or nutrition services, making it a key partner to the Ministry of Health in the health response in the region.
Job Summary
The Medical Coordinator’s prime responsibilities are to manage the day-to-day activities of the medical program and the training of the health staff, to provide medical expertise and guidance for the medical staff, to ensure regular and adequate drug supplies for all sites, to monitor and evaluate medical activities and to ensure the highest standards of care within the medical program.
Main Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation. The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Program Management
Work closely with the Country Director (CD), senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the medical program within the scope of the grants
Work closely with the medical doctors and health teams to determine the training needs of the medical staff
Collaborate with the Medical Director (MD) national health authorities and relevant international health agencies for the development of an approved curriculum to meet training needs and implement those plans through the management team and field teams
Work with the program team and health teams to design and implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs as well as trends in mortality and morbidity
Review and provide input for monthly field reports in order to analyze trends and adjust the programs as needed
Work with government health authorities and international agencies such as WHO to ensure implementation of standardized national health information systems
Work with Medical Director, field team, partnering agencies and national health authorities for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning
Work with field teams to ensure provision of basic life serving services in case of full evacuation of re-locatable staff due to insecurity
Work with CD, senior management and field teams to plan for future program directions in terms of beneficiary needs, new sites, and / or new programs
Work with program coordinator and management team to draft concepts for future funding following the protocols and formats of each relevant donor
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
Work with UN agencies (UNICEF,WHO,UNFPA) and partner agencies to acquire drug kits and health information materials for medical programs
Analyze pharmacy reports to monitor drug consumption per site and adjust program as needed
Regularly update country office on progression of programs as per protocol
Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
Representation
Attend health coordination meetings as well as other coordination meetings which are relevant to country programs
Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings
Serve as a liaison with MOH on matters related to the program to ensure programmatic accountability
Participate in coordination meetings and communicate relevant information to CD and MD and other health staff
Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community
Lead the production of 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 organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
Human Resources Management
Assist in the selection and training of qualified health staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Medical Director and Finance Director
Supervise the day-to-day health staff to ensure smooth and effective operations
Ensure compliance to local labor laws including working hours
Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
Training/ Capacity Building
Determine training needs medical staff
Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff
Working Relationships
Maintain frequent communication with Country Director or Medical Director to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
Work with Country Director and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies are within budgeted targets
Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities or as assigned
Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary
Security
Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.
Qualifications:
Medical degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health
Experience
Experience in overseas programs at the Manager level relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases
Minimum of three years of experience required, of which 1 to 2 years should be of developing country experience or resource deprived environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous NGO experience
Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written
Must have excellent self-motivation skills
Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Excellent decision making skills
Must work independently under difficult conditions
Must be able to take on non medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members
Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)
Strong writing and presentation skills;
Proven capabilities in leadership required
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Apply Online
