South Sudan Medical Coordinator Tonj Hospital job vacancy-Zimbabwe 2016
CCM (Comitato Collaborazione Medica) is an Italian NGO operating in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda, specialized in health-related projects’ implementation, either in humanitarian and development contexts.
CCM has conducted several interventions in South Sudan since 1983, working mainly in Warrap and Lakes States. CCM supports local health institutions to manage Hospitals, Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs) and Primary Health Care Units (PHCUs) in 5 counties of the above mentioned States, in order to improve primary health care services and contribute to meet the MoH priority targets, according to the national health strategies.
Additionally, the current political situation of South Sudan has recently determined a high number of IDPs and refugees. CCM is committed to (i) ensure the emergency response to the current humanitarian crisis; and (ii) preserve the already fragile health system from a possible deterioration and collapse due to the humanitarian crisis.
For further information on the organization, please visit the website at www.ccm-italia.org.
Position**: Medical Coordinator
Locations: Tonj Hospital (in Tonj South County – Warrap State)
Base: 80% field based, 20% Juba based
Contract duration: 6 months (renewable)
Start date of contract: May 2016
Closing date for applying: 17TH April 2016
Objective of the position
The Medical Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of the activities carried out at the Tonj Hospital, particularly the quality 24/7 obstetric emergency and life-saving services in the Hospital, in order to ensure an effective integration with primary care services. The Medical Coordinator shall guarantee proper harmonization of project activities, through close coordination, supervision and collaboration with the other activities and projects implemented in the area. He/she reports directly to the Programme/Project manager (PM) and the Country Representative and cooperates with the Desk Officer and Health Advisor for the monitoring of the project, the planning of the activities and for the preparation of the budget.
Duties and Responsibilities
By coordinating and supervising the hospital staff and CCM project staff:
he/she ensures the proper implementation of the project, through the use of CCM/donor monitoring tools and regular update of the workplan;
he/she oversees in close cooperation with the PM the management of the project budget, including cash flow, monthly fund requests, budget amendments, procurement procedures and financial report;
under the supervision of the PM and the CCM Country Representative and in collaboration with the County Health Department, he/she recruits and evaluates the personnel based in the projects. He/she is responsible of the management of the entire expatriate and local staff of the project;
under the supervision of the PM, He/she promotes technical, administrative and managerial training of the project staff;
He/she supervises emergency obstetric and neonatal services (emergency department, CEmONC, fully equipped operating theatre, trauma, and laboratory equipped for BT, etc);
He/she guarantees essential outpatient services/integrated MCH services (ANC, PMCT, EPI, SBA, BeMONC, and PNC) following MOH protocols and guidelines;
He/she ensures in-patient maternal care for pregnant women who are ill e.g. malaria, anaemia, septicaemia, urinary tract infections, STI/HIV, diabetes, abortions, etc.;
He/she supervises essential newborn care (early identification of problems after birth: sepsis and asphyxia, temperature maintenance, eye and cord care, early and exclusive breastfeeding, treatment of sepsis and asphyxia);
He/she ensures the establishment of a county referral feedback system including forms and established protocols;
He/she promotes the set up of a responsive management and governance structures in the hospital including the support to the stewardship of the County Health Department, also through improving HMIS and data analysis;
He/she ensures the integration of community activities within the framework of health care activities;
In close coordination with the PM, He/she will attend meetings with local representatives of South Sudan State Government and local concerned authorities, as well as other stakeholders, when required.
Job profile
Requirements
· Medical Doctor with postgraduate degree and/or substantial experience in relevant Health sectors (e.g. Public health, Reproductive health, Health System Management, Emergency care). Other health background will be evaluated
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in less developed countries and/or emergency projects
· Good administration skills (proven experience in budget management and basic accounting)
· Strong program coordination skills
· Strong team management skills
· Strong leadership
· High level of autonomy and initiative
· Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and achieve results through internal and external collaboration
· Problem solving attitude and organizational skills
· Strong communication skills and ability to negotiate
· Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
· Motivation to work in a rural contexts and ability to work under high pressure
· Computer proficient
· English mandatory (oral and written)
· Italian language is a strong asset
· Previous experience and understanding of South Sudan is advisable
HOW TO APPLY:
In order to help the HR office to consider your application properly, please specify in the email subject the vacancy title as follows: Medical Coordinator_Tonj_Hospital_Warrap_State_South_Sudan
Please email your resume with references ‘details (max 4 pages) and your motivation letter (max 1 page) to the following CCM contact: recruitmentpvs@ccm-italia.org.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.