Provide technical advice and support to the field
management and the health staff. Develop, lead, monitor, and evaluate the
health aspects of the country programme. Coordinate and network at a senior
level with national and regional health authorities and other NGOs. Lead on all
health elements of proposals and reports, providing capacity building for
national and international staff, promote best practice in the health
programmes and contributing to the overall management of the country programme.
Project Overview
Emergency health projects targeting displaced, war
affected and vulnerable populations in North East Congo. Developmental projects
aimed at long term and sustainable behaviour change in general population and
state health employees to improve public health outcomes. Potential project
includes emergency responses and/or expansion of initial programmes into areas
with critical needs.
Workplace
Bunia, D.R. Congo.
Starting Date
October 2014
Initial Contract Details
Full time, Minimum contract of 12 – 24 months
Key Activity Areas
Health Project Technical Oversight
- Maintain
an overview of the country health programme and of the regional context,
with a view to strategically developing new projects in current sites
and/or surrounding regions, and proactively planning for responsible exit.
- Give
technical advice to field managers and HQ on potential involvement in new
health interventions and internal health capacity for implementation.
- Define
appropriate policies, guidelines and protocols for the medical aspects of
Medair’s work in country, in consultation with HQ advisors, field
managers, in line with government and intl. guidelines.
- Provide
technical support to health teams in all project sites, including
evaluation and impact analysis of current projects and the writing of
donor proposals and reports within the required timeframes.
- Carry
out regular monitoring visits in conjunction with field managers, ensuring
that project objectives are met within the stated timeframes and in
accordance with recognised international standards.
- Supervise
and monitor the development of reporting systems for data collection
(qualitative and quantitative), analysis and follow-up and feedback to
relevant staff, donors, partners / other agencies.
- Maintain
an oversight of medicines and health supplies ordered for the health
projects, supporting the health and logistics staff in the coordination
and quality control of health supplies.
- Input
into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in
all aspects of the project.
Representation
- Develop
and maintain relationships with Ministry of Health, UN, NGOs, donors,
partners and other stakeholders, with the objective of raising public
awareness of Medair and ensuring good co-operation and partnerships. Seek
out relevant networks or task groups on specific health-related
humanitarian aid issues and actively participate, if possible.
- Represent
Medair, as appropriate, at national health cluster, coordination, sector
and bilateral meetings, working groups, with national and/or local
government departments and any other relevant meetings or events,
facilitating supportive synergies and overall progress in the health
sector and avoiding duplication with the work of other agencies (e.g.
NGOs, UN, etc).
Staff Management
- Ensure
that all health staff are adequately trained and, if necessary, create
possibilities for capacity building, mentoring and coaching, within budget
constraints. Plan and develop training material as required with support
from HQ advisors as needed.
Financial Management
- Work
with the relevant field managers and HQ staff to plan and construct health
budgets.
- Ensure
the health project expenditure is in line with approved budgets, advising
on potential under/over spend and recommending appropriate corrective
action.
Quality Management
- Ensure
health projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and
requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and
international standards e.g. Sphere and HAP standards, WHO
recommendations, etc. Regularly assess and provide feedback and
recommendations to HQ advisors as well as field staff on the quality of
health programmes and interventions.
Qualifications
- Clinical
degree or diploma (nurse, midwife or doctor), or Public Health degree;
Medical doctor desirable
- Clinical
degree in Public Health strongly desirable; Degree in Tropical Medicine
desirable
Languages
- Strong
working knowledge of French (spoken and written)
- Strong
working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Experience / Competencies
- 3
years’ post-qualification experience in managing Primary Health Care
programmes in developing countries, with at least 1 year in a humanitarian
emergency context
- 1
year managing and coordinating emergency responses – outbreaks, displaced
populations, and/or nutritional emergencies desirable
- Competent
with statistical database such as EPI Info, SPSS or STATA desirable
- Knowledge
of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards and other
international humanitarian guidelines and protocols
- Experience
in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of public
health programmes
- Experience
dealing with donors and govt. officials, representation at national and
local levels desirable
- Advanced
leadership, project management, planning, assessment and analytical skills
- Good
report and proposal writing and negotiation skills; networking and
advocacy skills desirable
- Capacity
to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels
Medair Standard Working Requirements for
the Field
- Experienced
professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
- Committed Christians;
commitment to the Medair values
- Strong
working knowledge of English, spoken and written
- Working
knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field
programmes
- Single
or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also
apply.
- Successful
completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
- Reflect
the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff,
beneficiaries, external contacts
- Able
to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong
character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to
handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically
fit
Benefits
- A
salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the
position-holder
- Comprehensive
briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
- Security
training for those going to particularly insecure environments
- Accommodation,
food, and transportation in-country
- Return
flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every
year of service)
- Rest
and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and
food allowance)
- Annual
leave; Death and disability allowance
- Contribution
matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
- Additional
contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Comprehensive
medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-
assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
- Bunia
is a rural town. The improving security situation means that we are
currently able to move quite freely within a specified area of Bunia,
however this may change if security deteriorates.
Application Process
Please fill out your application for this position
via the click to apply link below. Please do
not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications.
Only English-language applications and
CVs will be reviewed.
Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for
applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
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