South Sudan: Health Project Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION - HEALTH PROJECT COORDINATOR

World Relief South Sudan (WRSS) has been operating in South Sudan since 1998 providing humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable communities affected by the armed conflict and war. WRSS is providing services in primary health care, nutrition, food security and education with the strategic goal to empower the church to serve the vulnerable in South Sudan.

Job Summary

Under the guidance and supervision of the Health Program Manager and in cooperation with the health authorities, health facility staff and beneficiaries, the Health Project Coordinator will be responsible to ensure that WRSS health programs achieve their objectives, improve health outcomes for beneficiaries, are cost effective and sustainable, and conform to WRSS and South Sudan Ministry of Health (MoH) policies.

The Health Project Coordinator will be based in Bentiu, Unity State and will travel to counties that are covered by the project.

SCOPE OF WORK

• Serve as the HPF M&E/HMIS Coordinator for Koch County Health Department. In that role, develop and mentor the Koch County M&E and HMIS staff to build local ownership and management capacity;

• Monitor the quality of services in the health program including adherence to MoH protocols and implement remedial steps to improve quality and adherence;

• Review and evaluate the quality of health information data from each health facility. Monitor data for accuracy of data, appropriateness of treatments, early warning of outbreaks, impact on health outcomes and timeliness of reporting;

• Ensure that all health facilities are providing required reports for the MoH health information system;

• Recruit, interview and hire staff as required to implement the health program, in coordination with the HR department;

• Prepare and manage an in-service training plan for health staff utilizing internal and external training resources;

• Assemble and manage essential reference materials (books, manuals, videos) and make it accessible to health facility staff;

• Manage an annual performance review of health program staff;

• Monitor the status of essential equipment and supplies and ensure timely procurement and distribution to meet the needs of health facilities;

• Monitor the storage, handling and recording of medical supplies and implement remedial steps to avoid losses;

• Monitor the use of medical supplies and equipment and implement remedial steps to ensure adherence to best practices protocols;

• Regularly review and update the process for medical referrals at each health facility location;

• Keep informed of current health guidelines and protocols;

• Participate with the MoH in the development and revision of health guidelines an protocols;

• Maintain contact with beneficiary communities and facilitate a positive relationship between health facility staff and local communities;

• Monitor and facilitate community health education programs at each health catchment area;

• Obtain feedback from local communities to evaluate the effectiveness of health services;

• Submit project and activity reports as required well in time to meet report deadlines;

• Contribute to the design and development of health project proposals based on best practices and incorporating lessons learnt from previous experience;

• Participate in external coordination meetings as requested by line manager;

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested by line manager;

Other conditions:

Exclusivity clause: Before signing the contract the candidate will disclose all professional and personal affiliations that may affect the name & reputation of the organization (such as military, political, legal, employment or entrepreneurial activities.) Furthermore he/she will declare that he/she is not currently engaged in any activities that would reduce his/her capacity to fulfil the requirement of the position and will seek the explicit (written) approval from the country director before entering or committing himself/herself to such an engagement.

Confidentiality clause: The employee will be bound by a confidentiality agreement, in which he/she agrees not to divulge or disclose any internal information about the organisation that may affect the work, name & reputation of the organization.

Code of conduct: As an incremental condition of the contract the employee will sign and abide by the World Relief Code of Conduct. This includes the protection and non-exploitation of Beneficiaries and vulnerable groups.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This is a field based position and will require exposure to high temperatures, bright sun, wind, and conditions normally associated with arid environments.

• The incumbent should expect to spend considerable time traveling by land over rough terrain.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualification

ESSENTIAL

• BSc Degree/Diploma in Community Health, Medicine or a similar field

DESIRABLE

• Master’s degree in public health or related field

Work experience

ESSENTIAL

• At least four years working experience in a health facility, particularly in a maternal and child health clinic

• Staff management experience

• Two years’ experience within an NGO project setting with ability to oversee activities, knowledge of M&E and excellent report writing skills

DESIRABLE

• Experience with USAID, EU, CIDA, UN Agencies preferred

Languages

ESSENTIAL

• Excellent English (oral & written)

DESIRABLE

• Ability to understand and/or communicate in Arabic

IT

ESSENTIAL

• At ease with Microsoft Office programs (in particular with Word & Excel), Internet, and e-mail writing

Motivation

ESSENTIAL

• Able to work independently as well as being a strong team player

DESIRABLE

• Enjoys working in a team setting.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to deal with problems and issues both promptly and efficiently

Team building

ESSENTIAL

• Diplomatic and sensitive to cross-cultural issues

• Open minded, self-controlled, self-learner and flexible

DESIRABLE

• Self-confident, maintains endurance

Adaptability

ESSENTIAL

• Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

• Good negotiation skills, especially in the context of another culture

• Able to work in a fluid and insecure area

• Maturity and ability to adjust to harsh living conditions

DESIRABLE

• Self-controlled

• Experience in hardship postings/complex emergencies, with proven leadership experience

Technical expertise

ESSENTIAL

• Knowledge of gender, equity and diversity, and beneficiary protection principles

• Reliable and highly organized

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage budgets, understand financial accountability procedures, logistics, and commodity tracking

DESIRABLE

• Experience in capacity building/training of health staff and maintaining strategic partnerships with government authorities an advantage

• Experience in a post conflict/emergency context an advantage

Management & Leadership

ESSENTIAL

• Good time management

• Able to prioritize clearly

• Able to enforce procedures

• Able to oversee multiple tasks

DESIRABLE

• Desire to be stretched, professionally, personally & spiritually

• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills

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