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Job Description
Program Summary: International Medical Corps is currently implementing approximately 15 programs across seven sites in South Sudan – focused on primary health care, secondary health care, emergency medicine, maternal/child health, HIV/AIDS, WASH, nutrition and health systems strengthening.
JOB SUMMARY: Main purpose of the role The main purpose of this role is to co-lead the Health Cluster under the leadership of the South Sudan Health Cluster Coordinator. Its main essence is to assist with coordination and communication between health stakeholders in South Sudan (MoH RSS, NGOs, UN agencies, WHO, Donors, etc.). With over 140 NGOs in health (Health Matrix 2011) and significant emergencies in South Sudan, coordination needs for preparedness and response remain intensive hence the call for a full time dedicated post. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK: (Essential functions, quality/quantity expected list of marginal duties and number of national/and or expat staff supervised)
The main purpose of this role within South Sudan is to provide substantial assistance in the implementation of inclusive, field-level humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including liaison with relevant UN operational agencies, NGOs, and local authorities. This post is the health focal point for the cluster system: Responsibilities include:
• Assist in the regular monitoring and analysis of developments in South Sudan and support the preparation of analytical reports highlighting social, political, humanitarian and other relevant factors affecting the overall humanitarian situation. • Liaise with humanitarian partners on the collection of information to effectively map areas of humanitarian needs and response activities in support of coordination efforts; and track information required for early warning of potential conflict and conflict-related vulnerability. • Draft and prepare regular situation papers/reports highlighting relevant operational factors affecting the humanitarian situation and response efforts. • Monitor humanitarian risks to ensure that the various contingency plans are consistent and well-coordinated including availability of resources. • Support inter-agency contingency planning. • Support advocacy initiatives on issues impacting humanitarian needs and response efforts through the collection of information, liaison with humanitarian partners, government officials, and media, development of appropriate strategies, etc. • Participate in the development of the health section of the Consolidated Appeal (CAP); support the cluster defense and participate in prioritization of projects to be funded through the CHF. • Facilitate / participate in interagency assessment missions to build consensus on sector and geographic priorities. • Provide substantial support to sector / cluster working groups as required and facilitate exchange on cross cutting issues. • Facilitate substantive linkages between emergency response, preparedness/prevention, rehabilitation and ongoing recovery programmes as well as with other related areas such as peace building, human rights, etc. • Assist in coordinating medical evacuations of critical patients; including informing the decision of whether or not to evacuate
QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Doctor or Nursing qualification requires, Master’s degree in public health or similar desirable
- Previous work experience in a coordination role, and experience in the cluster system.
- Previous work experience with an international NGO in Africa
- Previous experience working in South Sudan
- Proficiency in English language required.
Proficiency in English language required.
Organization Description
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
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