Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Oct 2016
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is the first NGO in the healthcare area officially recognized in Italy. Founded in 1950 with the aim of training doctors to work in developing countries, actually CUAMM is working in Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda implementing healthcare projects in partnership with local governments and institutions.
JOB TITLE Public Health experts – Project Managers (various positions)
JOB LOCATION South Sudan, various locations in the Lakes State and in the Western Equatoria State
START DATE November 2016
DURATION 6-12 months
REQUIREMENTS
- University Degree in Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Health Sciences with further specialisation, Master or equivalent title in Public Health and Hygiene
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
Previous experience of Public Health in Developing Countries
Experience working in an insecure and volatile environment. Knowledge of South Sudan will be considered as an asset
Previous experience in managing health cooperation projects
Adapdability
KEY DUTIES The Project Manager will be responsible of the overall coordination and implementation of project activities.
As Public Health expert, he/she will:
· provide technical assistance to local health authorities in planning and management of health services, human resources, equipment, medical devices and supplies
· perform supervision activities to health facilities in the area
· strengthen the health information system and collaborate in data collection and analysis
· carry out on the job training activities at the CHD staff strengthen the dialogue with the community
How to apply:
http://www.mediciconlafrica.org/en/application/
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Selection interviews will take place at Cuamm HQ in Italy (Padua) or at Country offices in Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. The NGO does not cover travel expenses for selection.