Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 19 May 2017
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POSITION TITLE**: Emergency Health Project Coordinator
COUNTRY PROGRAM: South Sudan
RESPONSIBLE TO: County and Hospital Coordinator – Kapoeta South
STATUS: Full Time Temporary, 3 months
SUPERVISORY CAPACITY: Program and Operation Staff
DATE: May 2017
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis*
COUNTRY MISSION:
Since 1994 American Refugee Committee (ARC) has been operating in five former South Sudan states with programs and services reaching over 400,000 returnees, IDPs, refugees and host community members.
Currently, ARC implements programs in health and gender based violence and is expanding to WASH and food security. In the health programs in Kapoeta South and East, ARC is working in partnership with the County Health Departments (CHD) to ensure hospital and primary health care services are quality, accessible and meet the Basic Package of Health Care and Nutrition Services (BPHNS).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Emergency Health Project coordinator is responsible for the implementation and overall technical support and management of cholera response in the greater Kapoeta South and East.
It is imperative that this position closely monitor set milestones, and work with both ARC staff and other partners to ensure beneficiary receive quality services
Project coordinator will be working under the supervision of the County Coordinator and in collaboration with ARC field staff. The position will be based in Kapoeta State, South Sudan.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Emergency Health Project coordinator will lead the Emergency Response Team responding to cholera outbreak in Kapoeta South and East.
- He/ She will work within the respective team to oversee program implementation and support the management of the Response Teams.
He/ She will be responsible for all project cycle management - involved primarily in program implementation , but also ensuring program reporting
He / She will support colleagues in ensuring that project activity design and delivery are consistent with ARC programming principles and approaches, draw on relevant best practices and lessons learned, enable beneficiaries to attain their rights and are compliant with donor regulations.
Identify quality gaps and work with ARC and other partners to define a strategy to address these.
Ensure the utilization of standardized reporting tools, protocols, policies and guidelines, as prescribed by the South Sudan Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and ARC at the mobile clinic
Provide occasional direct on-job training/mentoring if assumed as a task in action plans.
Coordinate and facilitate trainings for project staff and health personnel to strengthen their skills in areas of clinical service provision, staff management, and routine data collection and reporting.
Ensure that all cholera response site service statistics and all the required reports are properly collected and submitted in a timely manner.
In coordination with the county Coordinator, other ARC PHC staffs in the County identify the required equipment, drugs, medical supplies, job aids and other needs for the cholera response sites and facilities where the supplies can be pre-positioned.
Ensure high functioning referral system is in place for the response.
Representation and Coordination
- At the State and county levels, represent ARC liaising with other donors, local authorities, UN, and NGOs to promote ARC cholera response project, facilitate successful coordination of activities, and ensure transparency in the community.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationship and coordinate with the State and County authorities, especially representatives of the (MoH), relevant international and local agencies engaged in similar health activities in Kapoeta.
- Work in partnership with other International and local NGOs to ensure program harmonization.
- Advocate for quality cholera response program in Kapoeta.
Other Functions
- Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by line manager.
- Comply with ARC Standard Operational Procedures.
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Degree in Public Health, MD, Nursing and/or health-related field at a minimum with clinical experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
At least experience in managing emergency health response in a developing country (Africa – South Sudan highly valued), experience in supervising staff, project activities and project cycle management with an international organization.
Demonstrated leadership capacity and experience in project cycle management with an international organization
Experience in analytical and conceptual skills in report writing, program management, project planning, budget management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong coordination skills with proven ability to work across multiple technical areas simultaneously, supporting and mentoring multiple staff members.
Good work experience in training facilitation, mentoring and capacity development.
Professional fluency in spoken and written English.
Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
Good knowledge of logistics and admin/HR and donor compliance.
Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, etc)
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of and experience in working with and coordinating with international and national partner organizations
Highly motivated hands-on self-starter, ability to work independently, open to constructive feedback and has ability to respond accordingly
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities
Flexibility and willingness to adjust to changing responsibilities or needs as they arise
Willingness to frequently travel and live in remote and security difficult situation
Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity.
Cultural and gender sensitivity essential
American Refugee Committee is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. American Refugee Committee complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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