Location: South Sudan
Closing date21 Jan 2022
Starting Date: 15/02/2022
Duration: 6 Months
Starting Date: 15/02/2022
Duration: 6 Months
Health Coordinator - Relevant university degree ( MPH/ MD/Registered Nurse is a MUST)
Summary
This position is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization in developing its global humanitarian practices. The Health Coordinator will oversee the strategic development and implementation of organization’s Health project in South Sudan.
Key Responsibilities:
The Health Coordinator will lead the implementation of the Health Program in South Sudan, he will be in charge of launching the health program in South Sudan for the organization, Provide strategic direction, leadership and overall technical and management support to the Health program. They will ensure it is needs-based, context-appropriate, responsive, coherent, collaborative, and operationally and above all in line with the do-no-harm policy of the IsraAID health Sector.
Summary
This position is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization in developing its global humanitarian practices. The Health Coordinator will oversee the strategic development and implementation of organization’s Health project in South Sudan.
Key Responsibilities:
The Health Coordinator will lead the implementation of the Health Program in South Sudan, he will be in charge of launching the health program in South Sudan for the organization, Provide strategic direction, leadership and overall technical and management support to the Health program. They will ensure it is needs-based, context-appropriate, responsive, coherent, collaborative, and operationally and above all in line with the do-no-harm policy of the IsraAID health Sector.
Project Management
Supervise the overall implementation of project plans, ensuring adequate communication and organisation between local partners, international partners and staff.
Oversee the implementation of Health projects, ensuring high quality and timely delivery of all project objectives
Prepare project and donor reports in a timely manner and in compliance with internal and external requirements.
Work closely with the HQ Monitoring & Evaluation team, Global Health Sector Lead and South Sudan Country Director.
Ensure minimum standards are maintained in accordance with the Sphere and International guidelines.
Work in collaboration with HQ Technical Advisor and Country Director to oversee project implementation ensuring that services are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with donor regulations. Ensure that the program is implemented in ways responsive to communities, partners and communities and in line with organization principles, values and strategic plan and procedures
Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors (Protection & WASH)
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning
In coordination with HQ MEAL unit develop tools for the effective implementation of the program
In collaboration with the in-country MEAL officer, monitor programme objectives, outputs, indicators and activities – ensuring team remains on track as per donor commitment
Work with Programme Manager(s) to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate data collection against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting
Ensure learning from the health programme contributes to knowledge building and sharing within the country office and organization global.
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning
In coordination with HQ MEAL unit develop tools for the effective implementation of the program
In collaboration with the in-country MEAL officer, monitor programme objectives, outputs, indicators and activities – ensuring team remains on track as per donor commitment
Work with Programme Manager(s) to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate data collection against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting
Ensure learning from the health programme contributes to knowledge building and sharing within the country office and organization global.
Lead discussions with communities and beneficiaries on programme design and project review, as agreed with Technical Advisor, Field Coordinate/ Project Manager(s).
Partnerships
Foster a spirit of collaboration and empowerment with organization local partners.
Partnerships
Foster a spirit of collaboration and empowerment with organization local partners.
Identify, reach out and create collaboration with partners such CBO and academies which is in line with the Country Office Protection vision
Offer support to partner organizations in respective fields
Support partners in developing coherent strategy and action plan in line with organization's strategy
Offer support to partner organizations in respective fields
Support partners in developing coherent strategy and action plan in line with organization's strategy
Conduct periodic review of joint project plans to identify obstacles and the ways they could be mitigated.
Grants Management
Work closely with the Country Director and Project Manager(s)/Field Coordinator to secure strategic funding opportunities and develop proposals based on identified gaps and needs
In coordination with the DEVCOM Department, produce quality reports to ensure accurate, coherent and timely reporting.
Human Resources and Staff Development
Provide technical support on the recruitment and management of Health staff, including developing Terms of Reference (ToRs), staffing plan, participate in recruitment processes and performance evaluations where applicable.
Support the professional development of Health staff
Facilitate capacity building for team members and partners to develop Health expertise including coaching, capacity building, mentoring, and supervision
Any other tasks as delegated by the Country Director
Representation, Advocacy & Organisational Learning
Represent organization in relevant Health working groups and forums.
Grants Management
Work closely with the Country Director and Project Manager(s)/Field Coordinator to secure strategic funding opportunities and develop proposals based on identified gaps and needs
In coordination with the DEVCOM Department, produce quality reports to ensure accurate, coherent and timely reporting.
Human Resources and Staff Development
Provide technical support on the recruitment and management of Health staff, including developing Terms of Reference (ToRs), staffing plan, participate in recruitment processes and performance evaluations where applicable.
Support the professional development of Health staff
Facilitate capacity building for team members and partners to develop Health expertise including coaching, capacity building, mentoring, and supervision
Any other tasks as delegated by the Country Director
Representation, Advocacy & Organisational Learning
Represent organization in relevant Health working groups and forums.
Identify advocacy, funding and research opportunities for action.
Represent organization with external stakeholders, including humanitarian partners, donors, authorities, etc.
Represent organization with external stakeholders, including humanitarian partners, donors, authorities, etc.
Actively participate in cluster meetings and any other relevant forums
Required experience and competencies
Relevant university degree ( MPH/ MD/Registered Nurse is a MUST)
Minimum 5 years progressive experience in the Health sector with an INGO and/or UN agency
Proven record in designing health programs in line with MoH and WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA/UNHCR
Excellent knowledge and skills working with local communities and capacity development of local staff and stakeholders.
Proven experience as a trainer and in developing structured and comprehensive curriculum and training manuals.
A high level of written and spoken English
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the analysis of health statistics)
Required experience and competencies
Relevant university degree ( MPH/ MD/Registered Nurse is a MUST)
Minimum 5 years progressive experience in the Health sector with an INGO and/or UN agency
Proven record in designing health programs in line with MoH and WHO/UNICEF/UNFPA/UNHCR
Excellent knowledge and skills working with local communities and capacity development of local staff and stakeholders.
Proven experience as a trainer and in developing structured and comprehensive curriculum and training manuals.
A high level of written and spoken English
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the analysis of health statistics)
How to apply
Please send CV (Max 2 Pages) and cover letter to: xxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.org (Email is hidden and is available to Subscribers Only )
