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Monday, April 26, 2021

Medical Coordinator, Sudan

Employer: Medical Teams International Calling
Location: Sudan
Closing date 14 May 2021

This position is based in the Sudan Field Office, with frequent site visits.

Responsible for the implementation and technical supervision of all health and nutrition programming at the regional and country level. Takes the lead in monitoring service quality, drug supply, staff development, reporting and exercises budgetary responsibility. This is a 6-month limited duration position.

Medical Teams International Calling

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Program Manager/Team Lead, senior management and field teams to determine operational needs of the health and nutrition program
Monitor and evaluate health and nutrition service delivery objectives, indicators and outcomes of regional programs; Make program adjustments as needed to align with donor and Medical Teams’ requirements
Oversee timely procurement of equipment and adequate drug supply in accordance with consumption needs, national drug protocol and program budget
Assist in implementing HR functions related to staff management (hiring, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination) and ensure training and capacity building of health facility staff based on assessed needs
Represent Medical Teams at health and nutrition coordination meetings at regional and national level, task force meetings and other partner coordination meetings and communicate relevant information back to staff and HQ technical team
Maintain relationships as first point of contact with the Ministry of Health and local health authorities, donor technical teams and partners
Act as last line clinical consultation and make recommendations for referrals for specialized care
Lead production of site and donor reports including compiling and analysing data, compiling narrative and analysis
Work with management and partner agencies for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning
Lead sector strategy and project design development for new donor proposals and budgeting processes
Ensure direct reports have clear objectives, receive mentorship and participate in capacity building opportunities
Conduct performance evaluations and enforce disciplinary procedures as per Medical Teams International policy
Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS
Doctor of medicine (MD) or other relevant clinical degree is required
Postgraduate training in Public Health is an added advantage
Registration with Medical Council of Sudan

EXPERIENCE
4 years of experience in hospital practice relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, [HIV/AIDS] and communicable diseases; inclusive of 2 years at a managerial level is required
Experience with an international NGO or UN agency is required
Experience outside of home country is desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of humanitarian principles and operations and project cycle management
Knowledge of Sudan MoH, WHO and UN health systems and policies
Basic knowledge of evidenced based practices in health and nutrition in humanitarian settings
Basic knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs

SKILLS
Skilled in communications using email, applications including teams, and WhatsApp
Skilled in project cycle management
Skilled in capacity building and mobilizing staff to achieve a common goal
Skilled in relationship building with the ability to liaise with multiple partner agencies
Skilled in using Unit 4 ERP, HIS and HMIS database systems
Skilled in data analysis and writing proposals and reports
Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

ABILITIES
Strategic thinker with analytical skills
Keen interest to mentor others
Ability to travel to health facilities frequently and at times upon short notice
Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
Ability to exercise considerable initiative to plan, organize and follow through to meet deadlines
Ability to support and adhere to Medical Teams International Calling and Code of Conduct**

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

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