To effectively 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.
Starting Date
This position is not currently open, but frequently
required in the Field
Contract Details
Normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2
years, 100%
Workplace
Generic Field Vacancies are based in capital city or
main field base in one of our programmes in Afghanistan, Chad, DR Congo, Haiti,
Madagascar, Somaliland, Southern Sudan, Sudan (Northern States), or Zimbabwe.
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
Experience
- 2
years minimum experience post qualification
- 1
yr overseas experience in relief work with an NGO, having worked
preferably in the health sector desirable
- Able
to prioritise clearly; able to enforce procedures; able to oversee
multiple tasks
- Good
interpersonal skills; clear communicator
- Good
negotiation skills, especially in the context of another culture
- Advanced
planning, assessment and analytical skills desirable
Medair Standard Working Requirements for
the Field
- Experienced
professionals in a relevant field
- Committed
Christian
- Commitment
to Medair values (faith,
hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
- Overseas
intercultural experience
- Strong
working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
- Working
knowledge of French (spoken and written) for French-speaking roles
- Single
or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also
apply.
- Competent
with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Successful
completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
- Reflect
the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local
staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
- Able
to live and work with 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
- Full
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)
- Annual
leave
- Re-entry
allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Disability
Allowance
- Comprehensive
medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-
assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
- The
following are standard working conditions in our field programmes:
- Based
in the capital or main base, or in field project locations. Living
standards are reasonably good and often the security situation is stable
but this can change rapidly. International staff are sometimes quite
limited in their movements and the options for social activities can also
be limited. Some of the projects may be implemented in more remote and
potentially insecure locations.
- Field
visits involve more basic living conditions, some arduous travel and
potentially high levels of insecurity.
Application Process
We request that you complete all applications on-line at www.medair.org. We review every online application. We will not review email applications.
Only English-language applications and
CV’s 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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