Employer:International Rescue Committee
Location: Libya
Libyan national
IRC Libya is currently undergoing an expansion, with increased Health-focused interventions in Tripolitania, Cyrenaica and Fezzan under which the IRC will provide primary health care services and GBV case management in static PHCCs and through mobile teams, working with Libyans and non-Libyans.
Job Overview/Summary:
This position is responsible for the management of EU funded EPHS project in the South to support the MoH to provide essential health care to the population; and will support the project for Evidence based NCD Care: A Model for PHC in Libya (NCDPHC-Libya). Led by the IRC, the NCD project is implemented in partnership with Premiere Urgence International (PUI) and Primary Care International (PCI) aiming to reduce NCD-related morbidity and mortality in the Libyan population.
Particular responsibility of the position will be to lead IRC’s implementation in South Libya working with the MoH team to conduct mobile outreaches to under served communities. Additional responsibility will involve providing support to the NCD project in Zliten municipality, proving technical support to the IRC teams, facilitate coordination of partners and to ensure synergy with other similar activities. The position will work with the EPHS Coordinator, Health Managers, Health Awareness National Manager, Field Coordinators and other team members to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project and and timely reporting. This position is based in Tripoli with frequent travels to South of Libya.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management and Program Oversight
· Develop/review work plan, procurement and spending plans.
· Manage the budget for the implementation of the program, ensuring no over or under spending, in collaboration with EPHS coordinator.
· Coordinate regularly with the Health Managers, Health Officers in Tripoli and Misrata to ensure harmonized approach.
· Ensure project deliverables are met in a timely manner
· Submit quality timely reports as required to the EPHS Coordinator as may be required.
· Represent IRC in any relevant health coordination meetings including liaison with local authorities
Technical Monitoring and Program Quality
· Ensure high quality health program in line with national and international standards, and adherence to guidelines.
· Organize regular health outreaches working together with the MoH staff
· Timely distribution of drugs and medical supplies for outreach activities in the South
· Training ans mentorship to MoH staff on health system strengthening
· Liaise with HMIS and M&E colleagues to ensure proper collection and analysis data.
· Identify clinic trends and develop mitigation measures to address programmatic gaps and improve overall quality of care.
· Participate in surveys and health assessment to gather baseline information
· Ensure national health protocols and guidelines are used
· Ensure an effective referral system to secondary structures is in place and feedback on referral is tracked in a database.
· Ensure the rational use of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and supplies. Supervision of the medical orders and oversight on monthly inventory and consumption reports.
· Work with the CHWs and clinic staff to scale up awareness on major health issues
· Monitor and evaluate program indicators, objectives, outputs, and impact and suggest changes according with the findings.
Staff Management, Development and capacity building
· Supervise the health outreach activities
· Supervise Zliten Area Team Leader
Key Working Relationships
Position reports to: EPHS Coordinator
Position directly supervises: Zliten Area Team Leader
Indirect Reporting: Deputy Director of Programs
Other internal: Health Managers, Mentors, Field Coordinators, Protection Coordinator
Other external: MoH, WHO, other NGOs and UN agencies
Qualifications
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in a medical field (Nursing, Medicine, Public Health) plus a Masters in any related field is required.
2-3 years of experience in the field of primary health care
Experience in training and mentoring on health system strengthening
Fluency in written and spoken English required
Good problem solving skills and team management
Good negotiation skills and networking
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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Location: Libya
Libyan national
IRC Libya is currently undergoing an expansion, with increased Health-focused interventions in Tripolitania, Cyrenaica and Fezzan under which the IRC will provide primary health care services and GBV case management in static PHCCs and through mobile teams, working with Libyans and non-Libyans.
Job Overview/Summary:
This position is responsible for the management of EU funded EPHS project in the South to support the MoH to provide essential health care to the population; and will support the project for Evidence based NCD Care: A Model for PHC in Libya (NCDPHC-Libya). Led by the IRC, the NCD project is implemented in partnership with Premiere Urgence International (PUI) and Primary Care International (PCI) aiming to reduce NCD-related morbidity and mortality in the Libyan population.
Particular responsibility of the position will be to lead IRC’s implementation in South Libya working with the MoH team to conduct mobile outreaches to under served communities. Additional responsibility will involve providing support to the NCD project in Zliten municipality, proving technical support to the IRC teams, facilitate coordination of partners and to ensure synergy with other similar activities. The position will work with the EPHS Coordinator, Health Managers, Health Awareness National Manager, Field Coordinators and other team members to ensure timely and effective implementation of the project and and timely reporting. This position is based in Tripoli with frequent travels to South of Libya.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Management and Program Oversight
· Develop/review work plan, procurement and spending plans.
· Manage the budget for the implementation of the program, ensuring no over or under spending, in collaboration with EPHS coordinator.
· Coordinate regularly with the Health Managers, Health Officers in Tripoli and Misrata to ensure harmonized approach.
· Ensure project deliverables are met in a timely manner
· Submit quality timely reports as required to the EPHS Coordinator as may be required.
· Represent IRC in any relevant health coordination meetings including liaison with local authorities
Technical Monitoring and Program Quality
· Ensure high quality health program in line with national and international standards, and adherence to guidelines.
· Organize regular health outreaches working together with the MoH staff
· Timely distribution of drugs and medical supplies for outreach activities in the South
· Training ans mentorship to MoH staff on health system strengthening
· Liaise with HMIS and M&E colleagues to ensure proper collection and analysis data.
· Identify clinic trends and develop mitigation measures to address programmatic gaps and improve overall quality of care.
· Participate in surveys and health assessment to gather baseline information
· Ensure national health protocols and guidelines are used
· Ensure an effective referral system to secondary structures is in place and feedback on referral is tracked in a database.
· Ensure the rational use of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and supplies. Supervision of the medical orders and oversight on monthly inventory and consumption reports.
· Work with the CHWs and clinic staff to scale up awareness on major health issues
· Monitor and evaluate program indicators, objectives, outputs, and impact and suggest changes according with the findings.
Staff Management, Development and capacity building
· Supervise the health outreach activities
· Supervise Zliten Area Team Leader
Key Working Relationships
Position reports to: EPHS Coordinator
Position directly supervises: Zliten Area Team Leader
Indirect Reporting: Deputy Director of Programs
Other internal: Health Managers, Mentors, Field Coordinators, Protection Coordinator
Other external: MoH, WHO, other NGOs and UN agencies
Qualifications
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in a medical field (Nursing, Medicine, Public Health) plus a Masters in any related field is required.
2-3 years of experience in the field of primary health care
Experience in training and mentoring on health system strengthening
Fluency in written and spoken English required
Good problem solving skills and team management
Good negotiation skills and networking
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
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