Employer: MedAir
Locations: Various ( Afghanistan, Bangladesh, D.R. Congo, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Middle East Region, Myanmar, Nepal, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria)
Locations: Various ( Afghanistan, Bangladesh, D.R. Congo, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Middle East Region, Myanmar, Nepal, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria)
Health Project Manager, Generic
Location: Generic Field Vacancies are based in capital city or main field base in one of our programmes.
Starting Date & Initial Contract Details
This position is not currently open, but frequently required in the Field.Full time, Normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2 years.
Role Overview
Manage the health project in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget laid down in the current proposal and meet Medair quality standards and the BPHS. To ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. To manage and train the PHC team and locally recruited health staff. To anticipate, plan, and share in the development of new health project proposals.
Project Overview
Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation projects in countries of high vulnerability.
Our Culture
Key Activity Areas
Technical / Management
Develop and manage a comprehensive activity plan covering the time frame of the project proposal.
Ensure the quality and sustainability of the project outputs.
Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities (monthly, quarterly and final reports).
Support the Programme Coordinator and CD in the development of new proposals.
Support the health sector by the improvement and further design of the technical sector on approved and appropriate health practices.
Logistics and Administration
To coordinate with the logistics department and ensure all health project related equipment is available on site in a timely fashion.
To coordinate with the administration department to ensure accurate accounting of project finances as well as effective cash-flow.
To ensure that health project stocks are managed, transported and maintained correctly.
Staff Management
Oversee all staff based in the health project including recruitment,appraisal, management, general well-being, job descriptions, work schedules, discipline etc. in coordination with the Projects Coordinator.
Provide training to all National staff in the health sector (within budget and operational constraints) so as to ensure ownership and full local responsibility of all health activities.
To facilitate regular project meetings to assist information sharing between project staff and to ensure that all staff members are well aware of project objectives and current work plan.
Communications and Public Relations
To maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure within the Medair team.
Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, churches and NGO’s on site, with the objective of raising public awareness of Medair and ensuring good co-operation and partnerships.
Contribute to Medair’s private fundraising and public awareness campaigns by supplying the FCO or the International HQ Marketing team with beneficiary stories and photos, as well as project updates etc.
Security Management
To be responsible for the safety and security of Medair health assets and personnel on site of operations.
To adhere to the security guidelines employed by Medair on site.
Quality Management
To promote and use the e-library, ensuring the standardised formats are used and guidelines followed.
Ensure health projects are implemented in accordance with Medair, donor, field, and international standards.
Qualifications
Higher level qualification in a technical field; BSc/MSc in Management desirable.
Medical doctor or senior nurse with public health or tropical health qualification desirable.
Location: Generic Field Vacancies are based in capital city or main field base in one of our programmes.
Starting Date & Initial Contract Details
This position is not currently open, but frequently required in the Field.Full time, Normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2 years.
Role Overview
Manage the health project in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget laid down in the current proposal and meet Medair quality standards and the BPHS. To ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. To manage and train the PHC team and locally recruited health staff. To anticipate, plan, and share in the development of new health project proposals.
Project Overview
Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation projects in countries of high vulnerability.
Our Culture
Key Activity Areas
Technical / Management
Develop and manage a comprehensive activity plan covering the time frame of the project proposal.
Ensure the quality and sustainability of the project outputs.
Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities (monthly, quarterly and final reports).
Support the Programme Coordinator and CD in the development of new proposals.
Support the health sector by the improvement and further design of the technical sector on approved and appropriate health practices.
Logistics and Administration
To coordinate with the logistics department and ensure all health project related equipment is available on site in a timely fashion.
To coordinate with the administration department to ensure accurate accounting of project finances as well as effective cash-flow.
To ensure that health project stocks are managed, transported and maintained correctly.
Staff Management
Oversee all staff based in the health project including recruitment,appraisal, management, general well-being, job descriptions, work schedules, discipline etc. in coordination with the Projects Coordinator.
Provide training to all National staff in the health sector (within budget and operational constraints) so as to ensure ownership and full local responsibility of all health activities.
To facilitate regular project meetings to assist information sharing between project staff and to ensure that all staff members are well aware of project objectives and current work plan.
Communications and Public Relations
To maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure within the Medair team.
Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, churches and NGO’s on site, with the objective of raising public awareness of Medair and ensuring good co-operation and partnerships.
Contribute to Medair’s private fundraising and public awareness campaigns by supplying the FCO or the International HQ Marketing team with beneficiary stories and photos, as well as project updates etc.
Security Management
To be responsible for the safety and security of Medair health assets and personnel on site of operations.
To adhere to the security guidelines employed by Medair on site.
Quality Management
To promote and use the e-library, ensuring the standardised formats are used and guidelines followed.
Ensure health projects are implemented in accordance with Medair, donor, field, and international standards.
Qualifications
Higher level qualification in a technical field; BSc/MSc in Management desirable.
Medical doctor or senior nurse with public health or tropical health qualification desirable.
