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Organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 21 Apr 2014

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Center for Global Health

Division of Global Health Protection

Emergency Response and Recovery Branch

Epidemiologist (Reproductive Health), Job Series 601/ Grade GS-14

The Center for Global Health, Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP), Emergency Response and Recovery Branch (ERRB) is currently recruiting for a full-time Epidemiologist, GS-601-14 for our Epidemiology mission based in Atlanta, Georgia. The application deadline is Monday, April 21, 2014.

ERRB works with partners to strengthen the global public health workforce, support public health systems, and strive for program sustainability through key strategies that emphasize applying public health science and practice and demonstrating measurable public health results. The ERRB Branch uses training and consultation to help ministries of health (MOHs) to make short-term interventions and develop health systems to address health threats with Refugees and Individually Displaced People in affected countries.

The incumbent will serve as Epidemiologist in providing substantial input in the day-to-day technical and scientific planning, implementation and analysis of scientific research studies conducted by other scientists.

DUTIES:

As an epidemiologist you will:

· Develop policy and objectives, appraise programs, and initiate requirements for reproductive health epidemiological studies.

· Provide technical advice and assistance in the development of criteria and standards for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of contract, grant, and/or cooperative agreement proposals.

· Design, plan and initiate reproductive health epidemiologic studies, surveys, and investigations.

· Conduct research of existing literature and data in a specialty area, and preparing and/or presenting summaries for a variety of purposes.

· Serve as a national or internationally recognized consultant and expert on epidemiological issues on critical problems in the field of epidemiology.

· Evaluate data collection, quality control, and data utilization methods used to study epidemiological problems and issues.

· Serve as a project coordinator and recommends resources for epidemiologic projects.

· Identify or develop appropriate intervention methods to identify, treat or resolve emerging reproductive health issues.

· Serve as senior reproductive health subject matter expert and recommend resources for reproductive health epidemiologic projects.

· Represent the agency on reproductive health epidemiological issues.

Applications for this position should be submitted by April 21, 2014 through the USAJOBS website, www.usajobs.gov.

USAJOBS Announcements:https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/366022100

*Please select Atlanta in USAJOBS.*

Interested USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers should submit an application through USAJOBS.

For additional information about this announcement, please Mr Anderson:mea6@cdc.gov

This announcement is intended for job series GS- 601, Grade 14 or Commissioned Corps equivalent ranks.

How to apply:

Send cover letter CV/Resume to Mr Anderson:mea6@cdc.gov before 21 April Deadline

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 22 Jun 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 927,000 people have been displaced across six states, Central Equatoria, Unity, Lakes, Upper Nile, Jonglei and Warap. Th e IRC South Sudan country program has been responding to the ongoing emergency and is looking to increase its emergency response to assist with this.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Emergency Reproductive Health (RH) Manager is the focal point for the IRC’s Emergency Reproductive Health care services in South Sudan. The Emergency RH Manager ensures that proposed emergency RH interventions are guided by the MISP (Minimum Initial Service Package for RH in Crisis Situations).

He/she reports to the Health Coordinator and works closely with the Health Managers in those program sites where he/she will be supporting the RH program teams and activities (Bor and Bentiu and possibly other locations).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Health Coordinator, the Emergency RH Manager is responsible for:

* Program Management

• Ensure that proposed emergency RH interventions are guided by the MISP (Minimum Ini tial Service Package for RH in Crisis Situations), including the following services/activities: Facility deliveries, Emergency Obstetric Care (EMOC) or referrals for EMOC, Early neonatal care, Family Planning, Post-Abortion Care, Screening of blood donors and safe blood transfusions, Clinical Care for Survivors of Sexual Assault (CCSAS), antenatal and post-natal care services;
• and oversee the implementation of good quality RH program activities;
• Ensure that all stated RH goals and objectives are met, that projects are monitored, and that reports are submitted in a timely manner;
• Ensure with proper RH data recording in the IRC supported facilities, assisting with the compilation of data and production of RH reports on a regular and timely manner;
• Provide technical oversight and training to field-based health staff in the area of RH, with an emphasis on national staff capacity building;
• Scale up of Community Mobilization on RH;
• Implementing strategies to increase Family Planning (FP) uptake with a special focus on community awareness raising and ensuring the availability of FP supplies in IRC supported facilities;
• Implement trainings to create capacity for MVA and long term family planning service provision at all supported PHCCs;
• Assisting the Health Coordinator in proposal writing for RH funding opportunities;
• Continuously assessing RH needs and suggesting new projects to address identified unmet needs;
• Work closely with the IRC’s WPE or GBV teams at the field level to implement holistic programming to meet the diverse and unique needs of women and girls;
• Promoting a culture of learning whereby lessons-learned and good practices are documented and shared for institutional memory;
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

* Grants Management and Reporting

• Mana ge 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 when possible;
• 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.

* 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 the RH staff directly, providing ongoing leadership to the project team and overseeing implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met;
• Undertake RH capacity-development activities/training for RH and clinical health staff;
• Work closely with Health Managers to build their capacity to oversee RH activities.

* Coordination and Representation

• 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;
• Represent the IRC in coordination mechanisms and meetings with other agencies, including the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNFPA and other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, or donors.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Health professional (MD, RN, PA or CO) with strong public health background, MPH preferred;

* 3 years experience in coordinating, implementing and managing reproductive health programs in emergency contexts and/or refugee settings;

* Experience in technically supervising reproductive health staff in a complex setting;

* Thorough understanding of gender-based violence response protocols and service provision;

* Ability to validate and interpret health data;

* Demonstrated ability to support and build staff capacity;

* Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member;

* Fluency in English;

* Excellent oral and written communication skills;

* Ability to live in a high security environment;

* Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EpiIinfo/SPSS, Outlook and the internet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

* Security level orange. 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, accommodation ranges from tents to traditional huts 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:

Please follow this link to apply:
http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC40NzI2OS4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: Papua New Guinea
Closing date: 01 Nov 2013

The Reproductive Health Manager is the focal point for PSI/PNGs reproductive health activities in Vanimo of the West Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea; s/he reports to the Program Director and works closely with the HMM Project team for specific program sites. The Reproductive Health Manager ensures the implementation of good quality reproductive health program activities, in accordance with national and international standards. The HMM Project is implemented through a network of community volunteers and with a funding from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM).

Start Date: September 1, 2014 for a period of 2 years.

Key duties include:

• Manage the set up and implementation of Reproductive Health activities in West Sepik province
• Manage and supervise all reproductive health staff based working under the West Sepik HMM program
• Ensuring that all stated reproductive health goals and objectives are met, that projects are monitored and evaluated, and that reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Developing innovative ideas to improve performance in the key areas of reproductive health activity areas.
• Proper reproductive health data recording in PSI-supported facilities, compilation of data and production of reproductive health reports in a regular and timely manner.
• Continuously assessing reproductive health needs and suggesting new projects to address identified unmet needs.
• Constant and active coordination with the Malaria Implementer.

Partnership & Representation

• Facilitate the signing of memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the PDoH
• Ensure good rapport with PDoH and District level government authorities and other development key stakeholders
• Represent PSI at relevant meetings with project partners, governmental authorities and other stakeholders in West Sepik province.
• Support the different Directors in rolling out specific policies, procedures and implementing strategic decision in order to achieve the set targets.

Reporting:

• Ensure timely submission of monthly stock review from Vanimo to POM and facilitate consolidation if/when needed
• Timely report to CR on any safety and security incident that might occurs in the project area of intervention
• Contribute to the quarterly internal progress reports to DC
• Ensure proper filing and archiving system in Vanimo
• Quarterly RH program progress report to be submitted and discussed with local provincial authorities (PDoH).
• Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely quarterly reports for submission to the donor.

Qualification:

Essential:

1. Four-year degree from a higher education institution
2. Demonstrated success in program management
3. Extensive knowledge of the malaria situation in PNG
4. Knowledge of the PNG government system and organization
5. Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
6. Computer literate

Desirable:

1. Experience with an NGO
2. Experience in public health community based programming in PNG
3. Public presentation skills
4. Human resources management experience

How to apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit CVs and cover letter to a.galdames@psipng.org and g.ganci@psipng.org (please specify name of position in the subject line).

Organization: HealthNet TPO
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 07 Oct 2013

Job Title: Public/Reproductive Health AdvisorLocation: Mapel, South Sudan with frequent travel to other project locationsContract Date: As soon as possible, initial contract for the duration of one yearReports to: Country Director

This position is a unaccompanied post

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTIONHealthNet TPO’s programme in South Sudan dates back to 1996. HealthNet TPO mission is to contribute to improving the overall health situation and supports the strengthening of health systems to ensure the provision of quality health care. HealthNet TPO aims to include and build the capacity of Sudanese organisations, communities and authorities. HealthNet TPO is implementing a wide health system strengthening and service delivery programme in the Greater Bahr el Ghazal region (3 counties) under the Health Pooled Fund and has recently secured funding for an innovative reproductive health programme (SHARP) to be implemented in the same area.

2. PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe Public Health/Reproductive Health Advisor is responsible for strengthening the institutional and operational technical capacity in the area of reproductive health in the health care system implemented by the County Health Departments HNTPO is active in the Bahr el Ghazal States.

3. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
   • Provide technical assistance to the County Health Departments across the two States in the development and implementation of practical approaches for strengthening Reproductive Health services delivered at health facility and at community level.
   • Support the CHD in the implementation of the national strategies and frameworks for Sexual and Reproductive Health particular on EmONC, youth friendly sexual and reproductive health services, family planning and birth spacing.
   • Support the States Ministry of Health towards capacity building in the CHD and the HF’s, using training modalities, and retention of qualified human resources for maternal health and family planning, including training of midwives and enhancing midwifery skills among other health service providers.
   • Support CHDs in the preparation of annual work plans.
   • Assist the CHDs in preparation and implementation of guidelines that include strategies to reach youth and rural populations with reproductive health and family planning services.
   • Advise in and support the development, consensus building and introduction of effective coordination mechanisms for Reproductive Health in BPHS interventions.
   • Advise in and ensure the realistic planning and implementation of basic services provision.
   • Support and accompany the CHD in supervision visits and ensuring direct follow up activities on identified gaps.
   • Responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual project reports.
   • Participate in the county level, and state level PH/RH meetings and related technical working groups.
   • Liaise and maintain partnerships with partner NGOs, UN and donor community in the provision of coordinated technical support in the areas of Public Health and Sexual and Reproductive Health.
   • If necessary, carry out any other tasks as can be reasonably be asked from the position by the Country Director.

4. PROFILE
   • Advanced degree in Public Health/ Reproductive Health or related discipline.
   • Minimum of 4 years work experience in planning, management and implementation of health programmes, with a mandatory focus in Sexual and Reproductive Health in similar settings.
   • Affinity with and proven experience / skills in institutional capacity development.
   • Excellent written and spoken English is required, the ability to speak Arabic or any of the local languages in the Bahr el Ghazal region a distinct advantage.
   • Results-oriented focus; keen drive and enthusiasm for delivering results.
   • Experience and ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
   • Strong computer skills with MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, including data analysis
   • Flexibility and adaptability
   • Good team-player, able to listen and motivate;
   • Able to work with minimum supervision and be pro-active;
   • Prepared to live and work in relatively remote and difficult circumstance.
   • Working experience in South Sudan is a plus
   • South Sudanese Nationals are encouraged to apply.

For specific questions please contact our HRM department:
Lizzy Ansinghstraat 163
1072 RG Amsterdam
The Netherlands
+31 (0)205120646
recruitment@hntpo.org

For more information on our organization, please check our website: www.hntpo.org

This is an unaccompanied position based in Mapel, with frequent travel to other project locations in the Bahr el Ghazal States. The starting date is as soon as possible for the initial period of one year. Extension is based on performance and donor funding. Due to the urgency of the position CV’s will be regularly reviewed and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

How to apply:

To apply please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) and application letter (including your motivation) to recruitment@hntpo.org by October 7, 2013. When applying, include the following title in the email subject line: RHSS

Country: Liberia
Closing date: 23 Sep 2013

Period of consultancy: 1 October 2013 to 31 August 2014 (11 months)

Background Information

The availability of quality socio-economic and demographic statistics in Liberia is seriously hampered by a combination of low economic and human development with a fragile situation resulting from the long civil war. Formulating post-conflict policy responses and designing effective development programmes, including macro-economic management, preparation and implementation of poverty reduction programmes, monitoring programmes towards the MDGs, etc., require the timely availability of demographic, health, education, economic and many other types of data at the national, local and sectoral levels. The development of data collection tools as well as the collection, analysis and use of data at different levels, including at policy and program level, is critical for development.

It is against this background that UNFPA Liberia wishes to engage the services of an international consultant to build the capacity of strategic partners, including implementing partners, in overall data management for effective reporting on results.and specifically to conduct the GPRHCS annual survey

Responsibilities of the Consultant:

• Build national capacity in the conduct of scientific annual surveys to measure annual progress against set indicators.• Specifically support national efforts to conduct of the 2013 GPRHCS survey ensuring adequate and effective skills transfer in the process.• Provide guidance in the establishment of baseline data for program indicators including on an annual basis hence setting a basis for reporting on demonstrable annual results.• Build capacity in the development, management, maintenance and use of databases.• Provide technical support for data collection, analysis and using data to report on results against annual work plans.. • Ensure that technical and programme knowledge is updated, generated, collected and disseminated for effective technical support, capacity building and policy dialogues.Conduct other related tasks as directed by the Representative.

Work modalities and partnerships

For the GPRHCS survey, the consultant will work closely with a national consultant, the Assistant Representative and the P&D Officer ensuring skills transfer in the process. H/She will work in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Liberia Statistics and GIS Office building their capacity in the process.

H/She will also work with implementing partners and NPOs in the development of the program database and in designing monitoring data collection tools for the 2014 Annual work plans for effective reporting on results.

Material to be provided to the Consultant• All the 2013 GPRHCS survey tools• GPRHCS survey reports from Ethiopia, Sierra Leone and any other additional GPRHCS Stream One countries.• Global GPRHCS reports.• The Liberia One UN Program• 2014 Draft Annual Work Plans for implementing Partners• Any other relevant materials as needed

Expected deliverables by the end of the 11 months• The GPRHCS Survey report completed and submitted to CSB on time• Database for all Program indicators including an annual indicator data base• SMART indicators for all the 2014 Annual Work Plans AWPs• Data collection tools for the monitoring of all the 2014 AWPs

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-graduate University Degree or equivalent in demography/population studies, statistics, economics, or other field directly related to the substantive area identified in the title of the post. • 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the substantive area;
• Population Research, Census, DHS and civil registration experience is essential
• Demonstrated expertise in the substantive area of work – the incumbent is expected to be an expert in the conduct of surveys, including the conduct of the GPRHCS survey.
• Experience in building of databases in post-conflict African situations an asset;• Strong track record of technical leadership, and proven ability to produce demonstrable results; • Fluency in English is required.

UNFPA Work Environment

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and, therefore, encourage women to apply.

How to apply:

All applications to be sent to:The Representative, UNFPA Liberia, H. G. Plaza, Sekou Toure Street, Monrovia, Liberia or by email to:ndhlovu@unfpa.org and elamin@unfpa.org

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

Position: Reproductive Health Manager
Department: Health & PolicyResponsible to: Head of HealthResponsible for : Reproductive Health Coordinator, Learning & Development CoordinatorWorks with: Cross-organisationally with all relevant departments, country based teams involved in the Family Planning Approach programmeSalary: £39,110-£41,110 Location: London – with occasional field visitsDuration: Until the end December 2015

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis.

MerlinMerlin is an international health charity, saving lives in the world’s toughest places. Merlin responds with healthcare, when people are overwhelmed by natural disaster, conflict or disease and in need of immediate help. We focus on treating those who are beyond the reach of existing health services. After the immediate crisis, Merlin stays on to assist recovery. Using our expertise, we support health workers and strengthen existing health services. We build resilience by helping those at risk of future health disasters, to be better prepared. We think everyone should have access to lasting healthcare. We believe good health is fundamental to transforming people’s lives, that’s why Merlin is A Force for Health

DepartmentThe Health and Policy Department provides strategic and technical leadership and support to ensure the effective development and implementation of quality health programmes and enhance Merlin’s health sector profile in the UK and internationally, in order to implement Merlin’s mission and achieve the organisational goals and strategy. The department works with the country teams and head office departments to continually improve the technical quality and impact of Merlin’s work to realise improved health outcomes within target populations.The team members in this department are a Director of Health and Policy; Head of Health; Health Advisors & Health Officer assigned to three regional teams, and technical specialists in reproductive health and health information.

Background

In 2010, Merlin secured substantial funding from a major US foundation to strengthen organisational capacity to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity by increasing access to quality reproductive health (RH) services with a particular emphasis on family planning and post abortion care.

The second phase of this Family Planning Approach (FPA2) programme will continue to build on achievements of the 3 interlinked projects implemented across several departments in Merlin Head Office; and in specific geographic areas within Merlin’s programmes in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Pakistan. In addition to increasing access to services in each country, the programme aims to strengthen technical skills and knowledge of providers and supervisors; strengthen the commodity supply chain management; strengthen quality assurance and impact measurement process and tools. Lessons learned will be used to roll out and scale up these services across Merlin’s country portfolio and inform and influence other health sector actors working in fragile contexts.

Main purpose of the roleThe FPA Reproductive Health Manager has a key role in ensuring successful implementation of the FPA 2 program. He/She will line manage the FP/PAC learning and development coordinator and the regional SRH coordinator and will provide necessary technical and management support to the program staff to ensure the implementation of the FPA head office component of the program on time and on budget. The post holder will also provide the technical support across the organization on the planning and implementation of RH activities at the organizational and country levels. This role is expected to foster good working relationships and reinforce partnerships at global, regional and country levels with the donors, collaborating INGOs and the MOH.

Overall Objectives (scope)• To ensure successful implementation of Head Office component of the FPA 2 programme in accordance with the approved workplan and the budget.• To identify opportunities for integrating family planning and post abortion care in Merlin programs• To act as a focal point on reproductive health issues within the health team and provide technical support on reproductive health to the teams across Merlin. • Foster good working relationships and reinforce partnerships at global, regional and country with stake holders of the FPA 2 program

ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Program Support• Coordinate across all Merlin head office departments to ensure successful implementation of the Head Office component of the FPA 2 program• Provide management support and technical guidance to the Learning and Development coordinator to develop quality RH implementation and training tools and materials.• Provide management support and technical guidance to the Regional Reproductive Health Coordinator to ensure coordinated and timely support to Merlin HO and country teams in RH programme development, mainstreaming of FP/PAC in health programs and emergency response.• Hold regular team meetings with the FPA team and relevant members of other departments to ensure that the program is implemented according the approved workpan and the budget• Provide technical guidance to the HO logistics team to revise and update logistics ordering tools for family planning / post abortion care and other reproductive health services• Lead development of the programme M&E tools as well as monitoring ad evaluation of the HO component of the RH.• Lead development of timely and technically sound semi-annual, annual and end of the programme reports to ensure that the FPA progress is effectively communicated with the programme funder.• Develop monthly updates on the progress of implementing FPA HO component to inform the project steering committee about the progress of the programme, issues encountered and the support needed from the steering group to address these• Provide technical support to Merlin regional health advisors and the desks to assess the needs for and integrate family planning and post abortion care in reproductive health programs and proposals and support review and development of integrated SRH plans • Support organisational efforts to mobilise additional funds for family planning and post abortion care and support development of proposals within the life cycle of the project • Monitor and organize replenishment of the contingency stocks of RH supplies• Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Head of Health

Communication and Representation• Develop and actively disseminate the best practices and lessons learnt from the RH, internally, within Merlin and externally, through the relevant networks and international fora.• Organize and conduct annual training seminars, introduction and induction sessions for Merlin staff to increase understanding of FP/PAC and their mainstreaming into Merlin’s broader health programs• Assist the Head of Health with preparation of technical briefs on family planning and post abortion care. • Represent Merlin on RH technical meetings and seminars as appropriate;• Act as the Merlin focal point for Family planning and Post Abortion Care

Dimensions and Limits of Authority

• Line management of FPA Reproductive Health Coordinator and Learning & Development coordinator. • Review and approve the technical component of projects and reports relating to Reproductive Health• Management of the HO component of the FPA project in accordance with the approved work plan and budget

Person SpecificationEssentialQualifications, experience and competences

• Qualified medical doctor or nurse-midwife with post graduate qualification2s in public health preferably at the level of Masters. • Extensive technical expertise in RH especially FP and Post abortion care in developing countries • Extensive experience in design, management and implementation of Reproductive Health Program in developing country• Strong previous experience within a humanitarian aid organization in a coordination role preferably in an emergency response/transitional environment. • Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office and other software relevant to presentations and data analysis
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different functions and cultures• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues• Able and willing to travel to remote and insecure locations for short periods of time and at short notice An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission, values and behaviours

DesirableQualifications, experience and competences

• Previous experience within African or Asia region• Previous experience in a post conflict environment • Experience project design, management and reviews• Fluency in spoken and written French

How to apply:

To apply for this job, please go to www.merlin.org.uk/jobs and apply using our online recruitment system. In order to apply for a job with Merlin online you will need to complete a short registration process and create an account – the online recruitment system explains how to do this. Once your account has been created, you will be able to save the information that you have entered in your application and re-visit it at any time before you submit it.

If you are unable to apply online for any technical reason, please contact applications@merlin.org.uk.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Organization: The Mitchell Group
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013

End-of-Project Performance Evaluation

TMG is seeking a team leader for an end-of-project evaluation of a USAID/Nigeria-supported activity to improve the enabling environment for family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH). The activity offers leadership development activities in FP/RH to traditional and religious leaders as well as political office holders in 3 selected states (Niger, Sokoto and Zamfara) in northern Nigeria. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine the levels of achievement of expected results and to document best practices and lessons learned during project implementation. The evaluation will also assess the challenges faced during project implementation and suggest directions for future USAID activities to improve the enabling environment for FP/RH in northern Nigeria.The evaluation field work will occur in Nigeria from o/aOctober 14 - 26. A total LOE of 35 working days is allocated, including travel time, document review and report preparation prior to and following departure from country, with a six-day work week approved while on assignment in Nigeria.

Team Leader:The team leader will be responsible for overall management of the evaluation, including coordinating and packaging the deliverables in consultation with other members of the team. The team leader will develop tools for the evaluation in collaboration with the team member and NMEMS II and share it with USAID/Nigeria. The team leader will develop the outline for the draft report, present the report and after incorporating USAID/Nigeria staff comments if necessary, submit the final report to USAID/Nigeria within the prescribed timeline.

Skills/Experience:

The Team Leader should have:
-Advanced degree in public health, sociology or related field
-At least 10 years working experience the international arena
-Must have experience with Muslim issues in FP/RH. Must have Muslim Africa experience.
-Experience and expertise communication and advocacy campaigns. preferably including monitoring and evaluating
-Experience leading a team for international health program evaluations or related assignments
-Program planning, evaluation, and design experience; program management and evaluation
-Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills

Candidates should submit an updated curriculum vitae addressing the skills and experience required, and a recent writing sample for which they were the principal author, ideally from from a recent performance or impact evaluation performed for USAID.

How to apply:

Please send CVs and biodata 1420s to rosaa@the-mitchellgroup.com .

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 17 Aug 2013

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Strategic

• Design/ Establish a citizen-led independent mechanism to monitor and influence the implementation and efficacy of accountability-related interventions that are part of Health Operational Plan (2012-15)
• Design and Implement Advocacy campaign and planning, including policy dialogues at community level and civil society in PHNP priority areas.
• set-up mechanisms for health accountability and laws.
• Develop and implement an in-house facilitation system to provide information, advice and complaint facilitation for consumers of RMNCH services
• Work with the Partnership Manager on establishing effective system of coordination with CSO and Develop community case management System
• Work with civil society to strengthen proactive disclosure of information and accountability in health departments, especially at the level of service delivery units.
• Develop and Implement mechanisms for availability of necessary information and facilitation to beneficiaries, beneficiary feedback system, complaint redress and community monitoring of health services.
• Budget Analysis/Budget Tracking of Health Ministry.
• Develop Advocacy Networks like (Child Rights Movement) but more specifically for health.

Regular

• Oversee the design, preparation and implementation of proposed program.
• Ensure that the Grants Management team review all grant agreements to ensure that the terms and conditions are acceptable and practicable
• Ensure that the GM team post all proposals, grant agreements, budgets and amendments on the IPU equivalent of CGRS, and that these are approved and circulated to appropriate staff, field offices and RO.
• Supervise the preparation of Financial CAP, 1st budget revision and 2nd budget revision
• Supervise the preparation of global/core budgets and inform the Deputy CD of Support Services of funding positions for various activities
• Ensure that your team, with the relevant program staff, review grants projection and advise the Budget Holders for cost extension, no cost extension and budget revisions
• Design tools/reports along with finance department to facilitate budget monitoring
• Review all sub-grant agreements and contracts to ensure that they fulfil donor’s/legal requirements with subsequent financial monitoring
• Participate in organizational strategic and operational planning
• Keep track of receivables and review draft AADS
• Ensure GM team members visit sub-offices and conduct trainings in grant compliance for all relevant staff in Pakistan

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters in Public Health or Masters in Public policy.
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in Health Advocacy or Public health Management at scale in Pakistan and preferably other countries
• Experience in developing user friendly tools for budget monitoring
• A “Can do” and service oriented attitude
• Excellent management and communications skills
• Ability to work independently to a high professional standard
• Sensitive to the cultural & political environment
• Fluent spoken & written English language
• Knowledge of Pakistan and Region

How to apply:

Interested candidates may send their CVs to HR department Islamabad through email on careers.pakistan@savethechildren.org latest by August 17, 2013. Women professionals are encouraged to apply.

*Kindly use this format in Subject “Application for Director Accountability - EVA BHN”

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

International Medical Corps has a comprehensive portfolio of health programs in South Sudan covering implementation of a basic package of health services through support to hospitals and primary health care centers, WASH, training through operation of midwifery schools, and GBV in emergency response and development contexts. Recently, IMC was awarded a new reproductive health program as part of a consortium led by KIT (Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen- the Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam, the Netherlands). The SHARP (South Sudan Health Action and Research Project) has 4 main pillars: 1) Improve access to and utilization of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) services; 2) Women, families and communities know their RH rights and responsibilities and are supported in claiming quality RH services; and 3) RH governance increased through evidence-based policies, planning and practice. The SHARP project has both State MOH and County (facility) level components.

The RH Advisor will have the main supervisory responsibility for the management of SHARP and coordinate closely with the Health Pooled Fund Project that supports Wau county in the provision of primary health care and emergency obstetric care. S/he will work closely with SMOH, and HPF implementing partners in each county.

The position will be based in Wau as the majority of the health facilities that SHARP supports are in Wau County. For those SHARP supported facilities/activities in Raja, the RH Advisor will also regularly have to travel to Raja and on occasion to Juba.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Management

• Overall responsible for the field implementation of SHARP; • Refine work plan based upon the coping mission report, baseline assessments and inception workshop;• Work closely with training coordinator to assure that FP value clarification training and FP counseling training is effectively delivered and followed up upon; be trained as trainer in this area.• Work closely with stakeholder to organize in-service BEmONC training in conjunction with the Wau midwifery school and Comboni and other practicum sites, HPF implementing partners and SMOH.• Monitor work plan implementation and budget to ensure activities are on track in collaboration with the appropriate IMC departments (e.g. Programs, Finance, Logistics, WBG State Coordinator);• Provide supervision and mentoring to facility level RH activities• Work with the WBEG site manage/county coordinator and human resources to recruit and orient reproductive health program staff;• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor WBG and/or technical supervisor Juba

Coordination and Reporting

• Together with the WBEG site manager/Wau County Coordinator, liaise regularly with KIT SHARP Country Coordinator and other partners in the field (Healthnet and CORDAID) on the implementation of the SHARP program;• Actively participate in relevant RH working groups in South Sudan at State Level, liaise with the SMOH, especially the RH Department, and other partners; provide input and to the extent possible participate in national level RH working groups• Work closely with M&E to develop M&E plan, establish M&E system, ensure quality of data and use data for decision making• In collaboration with WBEG site manager, submit reports on timely basis to IMC HQ in Juba;

REQUIREMENTS• Degree in midwifery or nursing preferred; clinical officer with RH experience accepted• At least 3 years’ experience implementing health field programs in humanitarian, transition and development settings;• Expertise in reproductive health programming;• South Sudanese preferred;• Advanced degree in public health desirable• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners including SMOH and SHARP consortium partners; and• Fluency in spoken and written English; Arabic highly desirable

Fluency in spoken and written English; Arabic highly desirable

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURETo officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013

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.

IRC began working in South Sudan in 1989. South Sudan declared independence in July 2011 following decades of brutal civil war rooted in disputes over religion, ethnicity, resources, governance and self-determination. The security situation remains fragile and testing operational challenges abound. IRC-South Sudan operates a country office in Juba, field offices in Lakes, Unity, Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Eastern Equatoria states. Currently, IRC South Sudan implements programs in primary health care, community case management, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection and access to justice and livelihoods.

In response to the influx of refugees from South Kordofan, the IRC South Sudan has established a Women & Girls Wellness Centre in Yida Camp. The centre provides holistic health and emotional support services to refugees, combining both reproductive health care and psychosocial support for vulnerable refugee women and girls. A new refugee site is being established in Ajuong Thok, which will accommodate up to 20,000 refugees. The IRC is establishing a similar Women & Girls Wellness Centre within this new camp.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Emergency Reproductive Health Manager will manage the health program implementation in the Ajoung Thok refugee camp. The manager will also be responsible for monitoring and reporting to ensure quality of service within a portfolio that will include basic delivery care, ante-natal and post-natal services, clinical management of rape, sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment and awareness raising, family planning services and post-abortion care.

The Emergency Reproductive Health Program Manager will report to the Health Coordinator, with a dotted line to the Emergency Field Coordinator for Unity State in terms of day-to-day operations and security.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management of the reproductive health program in Ajuong to ensure that the RH services are provided in accordance to MISP standards and Health services in line with Ministry of Health/WHO standard guidelines. Ensure that the program is implemented according to schedule and budget, and that project objectives are met.Lead the Health emergency team in Ajuong. Provide ongoing supervision, training and technical support and guidance to national staff. Hold regular meetings with program staff to discuss issues, problems, accomplishments, and assist in finding solutions to problems identified. Supervise all aspects of project management ensuring that project resources are used effectively and transparently.Oversee quality and consistency of program monitoring processes, donor reports, and documentation of lessons learned to ensure and enhance program effectiveness and quality.Develop and maintain effective and diplomatic working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders and other implementing partners, represent the program in all stakeholders meetings and communicate outcomes with the rest of the program staffs. Advocate with and/or advise peer agencies, local government, and other stakeholders to influence responses to promote delivery of inclusive and high quality reproductive health response services.Maintain collection, analysis, and dissemination of project data and information for problem analysis, planning and evaluation with all stakeholders. Oversee and ensure compliance with IRC policy, procedures and practices throughout the emergency deployment and program.REQUIREMENTS:

Health Professional (MD or Nurse/Midwife) with at least five years of experience practicing medicine.At least 3 years humanitarian project management experience, that includes substantive experience working in sub-Saharan Africa.Thorough understanding of gender-based violence response protocols and service provision.Proven experience supervising GBV social work/case management staff.Demonstrated leadership, communication, training and facilitation skills.Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.Ability to live in a high security environmentExcellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power-point, Epi-Info/SPSS, Outlook and the internet.

How to apply:

Please apply online:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r...

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUNDDue to conflict in Syria, refugee numbers in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq are on the rise since mid-2012. Collapse of health care and social service systems in Syria mean access to basic lifesaving services is limited as the country enters its third year of war. Presently, there are more than 340,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey; 450,000 in Lebanon; 470,000 in Lebanon; and 140,000 in Iraq, including individuals awaiting registration. Three quarters of refugees are living in urban and rural communities amongst host populations. Approximately 350,000 refugees are living in 21 refugee camps across Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq. The humanitarian response has focused on alleviating the burden on host governments and providing essential services.

JOB SUMMARYThe primary functions of the Reproductive Health Officer includes implementation and oversight of reproductive health services in camp settings and urban areas serving the displaced Syrian population including implementation of MISP, support to facilities providing emergency obstetric services and MNCH services; supervision and capacity building of staff; ensuring quality of services with training, supportive supervision, on-the-job training and standard quality assurance tools; internal and external coordination, and day-to-day administration of overall program activity.

1. Review project proposal materials and develop a detailed implementation and monitoring plan
2. Meet with health staff, RH service providers and other stakeholders to provide briefing on proposed activities, implementation and monitoring plan and roles and responsibilities of each team member
3. Meet with team regularly to update project monitoring plan and discuss challenges/solutions
4. Conduct a training needs assessment, develop training schedule and provide training utilizing internationally accepted curricula and pre/post tests
5. Schedule regular site visits for monitoring and supervision to ensure quality of services, accurate data collection and verify consumption rates of pharmaceuticals and supplies
6. Work with team on timely procurement and delivery of required commodities to avoid stock-outs
7. Compile data and submit reports with all spelling and formatting complete as per given schedule
8. Coordinate with other program departments to ensure integrated implementation of RH services
9. Work with finance, logistics, HR/admin and security to ensure smooth implementation of project activities
10. Attend coordination meetings as required

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Medical doctor, nurse or midwife with professional level diploma or degree equivalent to MD, RN or CNM/CM respectively
2. Must have at least 5 years professional experience in implementing reproductive health projects
3. Must have at least 5 years experience working with INGOs in humanitarian or development contexts; previous emergency response, conflict/post-conflict experience preferred
4. Must be able to provide hands on technical support to health providers
5. Must be able to analyze and interpret data and to track performance against program indicators
6. Must be fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic preferred
7. Must be skilled in Microsoft Office
8. Must be able to travel to field sites
9. Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
10. Must have the ability to work effectively with various personalities and cultures

LANGUAGES• Ability to speak Arabic a plus

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx and complete the online employment application form.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUNDDue to conflict in Syria, refugee numbers in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq are on the rise since mid-2012. Collapse of health care and social service systems in Syria mean access to basic lifesaving services is limited as the country enters its third year of war. Presently, there are more than 340,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey; 450,000 in Lebanon; 470,000 in Lebanon; and 140,000 in Iraq, including individuals awaiting registration. Three quarters of refugees are living in urban and rural communities amongst host populations. Approximately 350,000 refugees are living in 21 refugee camps across Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq. The humanitarian response has focused on alleviating the burden on host governments and providing essential services.

JOB SUMMARYThe primary functions of the Reproductive Health Officer includes implementation and oversight of reproductive health services in camp settings and urban areas serving the displaced Syrian population including implementation of MISP, support to facilities providing emergency obstetric services and MNCH services; supervision and capacity building of staff; ensuring quality of services with training, supportive supervision, on-the-job training and standard quality assurance tools; internal and external coordination, and day-to-day administration of overall program activity.

1. Review project proposal materials and develop a detailed implementation and monitoring plan
2. Meet with health staff, RH service providers and other stakeholders to provide briefing on proposed activities, implementation and monitoring plan and roles and responsibilities of each team member
3. Meet with team regularly to update project monitoring plan and discuss challenges/solutions
4. Conduct a training needs assessment, develop training schedule and provide training utilizing internationally accepted curricula and pre/post tests
5. Schedule regular site visits for monitoring and supervision to ensure quality of services, accurate data collection and verify consumption rates of pharmaceuticals and supplies
6. Work with team on timely procurement and delivery of required commodities to avoid stock-outs
7. Compile data and submit reports with all spelling and formatting complete as per given schedule
8. Coordinate with other program departments to ensure integrated implementation of RH services
9. Work with finance, logistics, HR/admin and security to ensure smooth implementation of project activities
10. Attend coordination meetings as required

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Medical doctor, nurse or midwife with professional level diploma or degree equivalent to MD, RN or CNM/CM respectively
2. Must have at least 5 years professional experience in implementing reproductive health projects
3. Must have at least 5 years experience working with INGOs in humanitarian or development contexts; previous emergency response, conflict/post-conflict experience preferred
4. Must be able to provide hands on technical support to health providers
5. Must be able to analyze and interpret data and to track performance against program indicators
6. Must be fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic preferred
7. Must be skilled in Microsoft Office
8. Must be able to travel to field sites
9. Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
10. Must have the ability to work effectively with various personalities and cultures

LANGUAGES• Ability to speak Arabic a plus

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx and complete the online employment application form.