Employer: American Refugee Committee International
Location: South Sudan
Closing date: 29 Sep 2017
Primary Purpose Of The Position
The Emergency Health Officer will provide support to the senior health coordinator to oversee the implementation of emergency health care projects in South Sudan. It will include; cluster coordinations, technical support/guidance, integration of ARC’s health programs, analysis of health monitoring data, anddesigning new or continuing health programs.
For the ongoing health programs, the position will ensure the delivery of quality primary health care services, strengthen the capacity of the County Health Department (CHD), and increase community participation and ownership of health services.
The emergency health projects are being established to provide rapid response to disease outbreaks and emergency primary health care services to internally displaced persons in different locations in South Sudan. The emergency health projects will be linked to services for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), and focus more on direct implementation instead of capacity development.
The Emergency Health Officer will be working under the supervision of the SeniorHealth Coordinator. He/she will cover for the senior health coordinator whenever he/she is out, and also manage emergency health projects while the manager is being recruited.
This position will be based in Juba, with frequent travel to field locations as required.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Implementation
Provide technical support to the emergency health projects to ensure the quality health interventions.
Ensure the emergency reponse projects utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as prescribed by the South Sudan Ministry of Health, ARC and WHO and according to established best practices
Ensure accurate and timely reporting using appropriate national register books and DHIS systems. Monitor, in conjunction with CHD, the disease surveillance in the areas of responsibility, providing technical guidance and support to health staff to make improvements to programs and services.
Work with field teams to prepare success stories.
Technical Support and Capacity Building
Support the Emergency response and County coordinators to identify training needs of staff and partners and develop capacity building trainings and mentorship to strengthen implementation of services, technical capacity of health personnel and CHD.
Strengthen the capacity of the CHD in emergency response planning.
Assist logs verify procured medical supplies
Program Design & Development
Together with the SHC, monitor and update, as needed, the HealthSector strategy for the ARC International South Sudan program and ensure its implementation
Along with health program staff, conduct needs assessments, identify new program opportunities and support strategic development of health programs
Support Country team when designing and developing new proposals and initiatives and securing of financial and other resources for health programs
Maintain ongoing relations with health sector actors (donors, bilateral and multilateral coordination bodies, research organizations and academics, and relevant government institutions) in South Sudan with the view to improve program development and implementation
Coordination
Represent ARC and liaise with donors, local authorities, Ministry of Health, UN, and international and national NGOs and clusters and health forum to promote ARC programs, and facilitate successful coordination of activities.
Collaborate regularly with other sectors, especially the water and sanitation team, to monitor situation in the targeted communities, prepare for and respond to disease outbreaks
Liaise regularly with the ARC County Coordinators and Emergency Health Coordinators to provide updates on the program, discuss emerging challenges, and collaborate on the design of new programs or changes to existing programs.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree MD, Nursing, public health and/or health-related field. Master’s in public health or community health will be a plus.
3 years of health management experience in a developing country, emergency health response, project cycle management, supervising staff, and monitoring and evaluation of health programs with an international organization
Previous experience with implementing health programs funded by USAID, DfiD and/or UN
Demonstrated technical expertise in several of the following areas: Primary health care, maternal and child nutrition, child survival, reproductive health, family planning HIV/AIDS, clinical management of rape, emergency obstetric care, and emergency health. Clinical skills preferred in one of the above-mentioned areas.
Understanding of health systems strengthening, health management information systems, and community health
Good analytical and conceptual skills in program management, project planning, budget management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Relevant experience with governmental and private donors within the health sector
Demonstrated success in proposal writing for international donors
Strong coordination skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members
Good work experience in training facilitation, mentoring and capacity development
Ability to write quality reports and concept notes
Professional fluency in spoken and written English, including strong program report writing skills
Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation
Previous relevant experience in Africa – South Sudan highly valued
Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment
Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, DHIS, email, etc)
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of and experience in working with and coordinating with international and national partner organizations
Highly motivated hands-on self-starter, ability to work independently,open to constructive feedback and has ability to respond accordingly
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities
Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise
Willingness to frequently travel and live in remote and security difficult situation
Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity.
Cultural and gender sensitivity essential
American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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