South Sudan: Hygiene Promotion and Public Health Coordinator - Consultancy

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 May 2014

I. Position InformationPosition title

Position grade

Duty station Hygiene Promotion and Public Health CoordinatorConsultant

Malakal, South SudanJob family:

Organizational unit: Migration Health

MHU Unit Reporting directly to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH )Coordinator and Migration Health Officer Overall supervision by Chief of Mission

II. Organizational Context and ScopeUnder the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission for South Sudan in Juba, and the guidance of the WASH Coordinator and Migration Health Officerin Juba, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for oversight, coordination and implementation of IOM’s emergency hygiene and health promotion activities in Upper Nile State. III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities 1. Develop an overall behaviour change strategy for integration of hygiene and health promotion activities for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) within the Protection of Civilians (POC) areas as well as outside of the POC.

  1. Design and lead the implementation of results-oriented interventions based on the approved overall strategy. Interventions may include, but are not limited to, awareness raising events, communication and messaging as well as training of staff and volunteers on good public health practices.
  2. Establish a system to monitor activities and analyse the interventions progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness of hygiene interventions for better public health outcomes. This should include recommending specific actions for improvement.
  3. Provide direct oversight to health and hygiene promotion operations in the field including, staff supervision (community mobilisers, outreach workers and the network of house to house volunteers) and direct implementation. This may also include field level coordination of mobilisation activities such as mass and routine immunization campaigns (i.e. Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign) as well as procurement of culturally and linguistically appropriate IEC materials for distribution.
  4. Oversee IOM health activities in the clinic in the absence of the Health Team Leader.
  5. Supervise periodic training for staff to ensure the quality of messages and full coverage of the population.
  6. Liaise with WASH and Health IOM and Cluster focal points to ensure coordination and integration of key messages such as malaria prevention, Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention/other protection messages as necessary, good health seeking behaviour.
  7. Establish or strengthen partnerships with other clusters or agencies, where appropriate, to create synergies for raising awareness on the importance of good hygiene practices for health.
  8. Report weekly to Health and WASH Coordinators in Juba on results of interventions and activities as assist in midterm and final reports for donors.
  9. Represent IOM at health and other cluster related meetings, actively liaising and coordinating with national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health matters.
  10. Undertake field assessments in IOM areas of work on as needed basis.
  11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. IV. Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies Behavioural a)takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d)takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM. l)Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds. Technical * effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
  12. maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
  13. effectively coordinates actions withother implementing partners;
  14. Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
  15. ability to supervise, direct, coach and mentor staff
  16. drive for results and effective resource management skills

****Emergency and Crisis****

a) works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; b) coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures; c)supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors; d) establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners; e) makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information. e) Ability to work under extreme pressure in difficult conditions while maintaining security awareness. g) Understanding of complex social-political environments.

V. Education and Experiencea) completed advanced university degree in public health, with extensive experience in Community and/ or Public Health; b) ) Two years of relevant professional experience (or four years for candidates with a first level university degree) of operational and field experience in displacement health-related issues and in programme development; experience in WASH, including conceptualisation, analysis and implementation of programme; c) knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors and organizations; d) familiarity with the WASH and health sectors in the African Region an advantage. e) Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff and create team oriented environment; strong level of analytical skills and computer literacy.

VI. LanguagesRequired English. Fluent Advantageous Knowledge of local language an advantage.


How to apply:

Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae with the position title indicated on the subject line. E-mail: vss@iom.int

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