Employer: Comitato Collaborazione Medica
Closing date: 20 Jul 2014
CCM (Comitato Collaborazione Medica) is an Italian NGO operating in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, South Sudan, Somalia and implementing a variety of health-related projects.
CCM has just been granted a 18 months project focused on the support of Tonj Hospital in Tonj South County (Warrap State – South Sudan).
Contract duration:16 months
Start date:1st September 2014 Base: 80% field based, 20% Juba based
Job description
The Medical Coordinator is responsible for the overall management of the project meant to support Tonj South County Health System through quality 24/7 obstetric emergency and life-saving services in Tonj Hospital and an effective integration with primary care services. The Medical Coordinator shall guarantee proper harmonization of project activities, through close coordination, supervision and collaboration with the other activities and projects implemented in the area. He/she reports directly to the Country Representative and cooperates with the Desk Officer and Health Advisor for the monitoring of the project, the planning of the activities and for the preparation of the budget.
In particular, coordinating and supervising Tonj South hospital staff and CCM project staff:
he/she ensures the proper implementation of the project, through the use of CCM/donor monitoring tools and regular update of the workplan;
he/she supervises the management of the project budget, including cash flow, monthly fund requests, budget amendments, procurement procedures and financial report;
under the supervision of CCM Country Representative and in collaboration with the County Health Department, he/she recruits and evaluates the personnel based in the projects. He/she is responsible of the management of the entire expatriate and local staff of the project.
He/she promotes technical, administrative and managerial training of the project staff.
He/she supervises emergency obstetric and neonatal services (emergency department, CEmONC, fully equipped operating theatre, trauma, laboratory equipped for BT, etc).
He/she guarantees essential outpatient services/integrated MCH services (ANC, PMCT, EPI, SBA, BeMONC, PNC) following MOH protocols and guidelines.
He/she ensures inpatient maternal care for pregnant women who are ill e.g. malaria, anaemia, septicaemia, urinary tract infections, STI/HIV, diabetes, abortions etc.
He/she supervises essential newborn care (early identification of problems after birth: sepsis and asphyxia, temperature maintenance, eye and cord care, early and exclusive breastfeeding, treatment of sepsis and asphyxia).
He/she ensures the establishment of a county referral feedback system including forms and established protocols.
He/she promotes the set up of a responsive management and governance structures in the hospital including the support to the stewardship of the County Health Department, also through improving HMIS and data analysis.
He/she ensures the integration of community activities within the framework of health care activities.
He/she will attend meetings with local representatives of South Sudan State Government and local concerned authorities, as well as other stakeholders, when required;
Requirements:
• Medical Doctor with postgraduate degree and/or substantial experience in relevant Health sectors (e.g. Public health, Reproductive health, Health System Management, Emergency care). Other health background will be evaluated. • Minimum 5 years experience in less developed countries and/or emergency projects. • Proven high level skills in program coordination, management and supervision; • Good administration skills with proven experience in budget management and basic accounting; • Previous experience and understanding of South Sudan is advisable; • Excellent communication and negotiation skills; • Proven ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and availability to stay in a remote context; • Proven leadership, problem solving and organizational skills with flexibility and patience; • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, • Fluency of both written and spoken English; • Knowledge of the Italian language is advisable;
How to apply:
Please send motivation letter (max 1 page) and CV with references (max 4 pages) to recruitmentpvs@ccm-italia.org. Please indicate the vacancy reference “MEDICAL COORDINATOR SOUTH SUDAN” in the email subject. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For further information on the organization, please visit the website at www.ccm-italia.org.
