South Sudan (Republic of): Emergency Health Manager
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 14 Mar 2014
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
BACKGROUND:
On December 16, 2013, heavy military exchanges occurred between rival SPLA factions in Juba (Central Equatoria State). The fighting and violence quickly spread to other states in South Sudan, trapping thousands of civilians in Unity, Lakes, Upper Nile, and Jonglei States in UN bases or makeshift IDP settlements. OCHA estimates that 194,000 people have been displaced across five states, Central Equatoria, Unity, Lakes, Upper Nile, and Jonglei. It is e stimated that around 30,000 IDPs have sought refuge in the two UN bases in Juba; 8,000 IDPs have reportedly sought refuge in the UN base in Bentiu and 3,000 in the UN base in Pariang; an inter-agency mission to Awerial (Lakes) estimates that there are around 76,000 IDPs, mostly from Jonglei. The IRC South Sudan country program is gearing up to respond to the ongoing emergency and is looking for emergency response staff to assist with this.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Emergency Health Manager is responsible for ensuring smooth implementation of the emergency health response in South Sudan. The location for this position will be determined based on the location of the emergency response (one of the existing or new field sites). The position reports to the Emergency Health Coordinator or the Health Coordinator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Program Management
* Conduct assessments to determine the health needs of the target areas;
* Oversee the implementation of the health program to ensure the program is implemented according to schedule and budgets, international standards, and that health program objectives are met
* Work closely with other IRC sectors present in the same location and integrate program components to the extent possible
* Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the (Emergency) Health Coordinator, DDP, Grants team, and HQ Technical Unit
* With the support of the health officer and the pharmacist ensure that static healthfacilities or mobile clinics are properly equipped and receive the appropriate amount of drugs and supply
* Monitor and evaluate appropriate implementation of projects against program objectives and IRC’s Program Framework
* Monitor the Early Warning System (EWARS) in the facilities and quickly alert on any potential epidemic case.
* Staff Management
* Recruit national staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department
* Maintain updated job descriptions, conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the Health program
* Supervise health staff directly, providing ongoing leadership to the project team and overseeing implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met
* Conduct regular monitoring visits to the various mobile clinics and static facilities as well as to the CHWs.
* Overall responsibility for health team’s timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities
* Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly
* Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities.
* Ensure that the health staff are properly trained and monitored regularly on the use of IRC/internatio nal/ national health protocols and guidelines as well as in the Early Warning System (EWARS).
* Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise .
* Ensure health staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.
* Develop and maintain an effective orientation package, and ensures that new staff members are appropriately orientated on health protocols and guidelines in a timely manner.
* Grants Management and Reporting
* Manage and oversee all the health grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects
* Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings
* Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required
* Assure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions , use and distribution of supplies and resources
* Prepare a weekly HIS report for the health coordinator and provide a brief analysis of the particular health cases seen during the week.
* Prepare a weekly report to the health coordinator the main health activities of the week highlighting the accomplishments, what have been delayed and any constraints faced during the week.
* Representation & Coordination
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community based organisations and other IRC sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination
* Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate
* Attend the the health coordination meetings or represent the IRC in other relevant forums
* Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
* Professional Standards
* All IRC staff are required to adhere to The IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies
REQUIREMENTS
* Health professional (MD or RN with a MPH is preferred) with strong public health background;
* At least 3 years professional technical experience, including 2 years implementing health programs in emergency and conflict contexts;
* Minimum 2 years overseas experience, preferably in a conflict or post disaster setting;
* Strong project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
* Demonstrated leadership, communication, training and facilitation skills.
* Proven technical writing skills;
* Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.
* Ability to live in a high security environment
* Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power-point, Epi-Inf o/SPSS, Outlook and the internet.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
* Security level red. The situation in Juba is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.
HOUSING:
* Lodging in Juba is in a private bedroom, with en suite bathroom, in a shared IRC guesthouse. In field sites sleeping accommodations range from tent to traditional hut to permanent structures. Field compounds have latrines and showers. All IRC sites have electricity and internet at least several hours per day. Food is the individual’s responsibility.
How to apply:
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