South Sudan: 15-490 Site Manager, South Sudan

****15-490 Site Manager, South Sudan****

****BACKGROUND****

International Medical Corps, a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs, seeks candidates for the position of ****Site Manager**** for our programs in South Sudan.

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 to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

International Medical Corps currently is implementing primary health care, nutrition, GBV, mental health, and secondary health care programs across 12 sites in 6 states in South Sudan.

****JOB SUMMARY****

The ****Site Manager**** is responsible for overall management of a large scale, fast moving program in an environment often presented with security challenges. The ****Site Manager**** is involved with care, management, and development of human, fiscal, and other resources entrusted to the project site. S/he also is expected to play an active role and contribute to the expansion of the program portfolio through initiation of concept papers and development of project proposals, while leading the start-up processes for the new projects. Donor relations, security management, networking, and coordination among the stake-holders are also part of the job responsibilities.

****ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****

Specific duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Leadership

• Lead, manage and coordinate International Medical Corps’ programs in Maban
• Coordinate closely with the Country Director and the Heads of Support Service departments in Juba

Staff Management/HR

• Establish systems for maintaining an overview of all staff activity
• Co-ordinate prioritizing of requests for staff in consultation with others involved
• Maintain HR management tools including organizational charts, job descriptions, performance evaluations, disciplinary processes as per International Medical Corps policies
• Line manage staff, including regular performance management and appraisals in coordination with the HR Department
• Ensure effective teamwork among staff

Representation

• Influence (inter)national health and other policy and practices within the community
• Represent International Medical Corps to Local & National Authorities, international donors, UN Agencies, international and national NGOs
• Develop good working relationships with other humanitarian/emergency actors such as INGOs, UN agencies and Donors

Administration

• Ensure that appropriate logistic, administrative and financial structures and procedures appropriate for emergency response are established and/or maintained in accordance with IMC guidelines

Security

• Responsible for the security of all international and national staff at site
• Ensure that appropriate security guidelines and procedures are established, maintained/updated regularly and adhered to by the response team

Finance

• Oversee budget preparation, setting the parameters and the process
• Monitor monthly budget pipelines and manage spending to remain on target
• Establish and/or maintain the International Medical Corps field accounting systems
• Oversee the completion and return to Juba office of field accounts within the agreed deadlines

Other

• Carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the line manager or Country Director

The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

****QUALIFICATIONS****

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, International Development or in a relevant field of study; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five years’ experience (of which three years at senior management level) in project management, with strong focus on primary and secondary health care OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in supervision of a large staff
• Experience working in South Sudan or region preferred
• Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and NGOs
• Ability to live and work under precarious environment
• Complete familiarity with Project Cycle Management
• Knowledge of and experience with budget preparation and management
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently following consultative processes
• Extremely flexible, with the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
• Team player, with strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially MS Word and MS Excel; MS PowerPoint a plus
• High level of communication and public relations skills

How to apply: Please go to: Site Manager and follow the instructions for applying online.

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to apply:

To 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.