The Health Support Organization (THESO) is a registered South Sudanese based charity non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through humanitarian and developmental programs.
THESO a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization was formed in 2005, and incorporated in 2008 by South Sudanese doctors to support the national efforts in addressing health challenges in South Sudan.
Our mission is to implement evidence-based, culturally sensitive, innovative projects promoting health, according to perceived public health needs and priorities as understood through quality research. THESO is contributing to government’s efforts in meeting the global strategies 2020 and 2030 meeting Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 6 set targets. THESO respond with healthcare, Nutrition, and WASH services, when people are overwhelmed by natural disaster, conflict or disease and in need of immediate help. We focus on treating those who are beyond the reach of existing health services. After the immediate crisis, THESO stays on to assist recovery. Using our expertise, we support health workers and strengthen existing health services. We build resilience by helping societies at risk of future health disasters, to be better prepared.
We believe that everyone has the right to access and utilize free healthcare. We believe good health is fundamental to transforming societies in transition that’s why THESO is a Force for Health.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Program Development
Provides vision and guidance in overseeing the implementation of the Country Programme’s multi-years strategic plan 2016 -2020 and annual plans in line with THESO’s vision, mission and strategic priorities, including narrative, action plans and budgets.
Actively contribute to the national and international organisation’s overall strategic planning processes.
Leads direct reports in the delivery of annual plans, providing strategic direction through prioritizing and organising actions and resources to achieve programme and organisational objectives, as well as providing technical inputs and advices.
Provides oversight to ensure that programme and research activities are implemented in line with organisational standards and best practices, and in accordance with internal and external commitments.
Ensures that THESO is appropriately accountable to programme beneficiaries, the Ministry of Health, donors, other partners, and complies with all guidelines and laws relevant to its sector work and overall operations.
Manage THESO’s partnership with the Ministry of Health and relationship with other relevant Government departments.
Builds strategic partnerships and institutional relationships with like-minded actors and organisations which will further THESO’s organisational mandate.
Oversees the negotiation and management of formal partnership agreements, to ensure all parties meet their commitments and achieve the intended impacts.
Oversees the management of donor grants and ensures full compliance with donor agreements including the delivery of committed results, appropriate management of financial resources in line with donor regulations, and timely submission of reports.
For major programme grants from South Sudan-based donors, act as the official channel of communication for donor contacts and negotiate any agreement amendments/addendums and budget revisions.
Provides oversight and direction to ensure alignment between programmatic work and the organisational M&E framework, routine collection of M&E data in accordance with internal and external requirements.
Ensure that M&E data is routinely used to assess and improve programme performance, to report on results, and to contribute to overall organizational learning.
Operations Oversight
Provides leadership, management and development of national and international staff. Line manages members of the senior management team (SMT), mentoring key position holders, identifying capacity-building needs.
Responsible for the overall financial management of the Country Programme.
Ensures financial controls, accountability standards, procedures and records are in place and adhered to as per THESO’s financial policies and procedures.
Oversee the management of the allocation of resources and assets, ensuring that appropriate monitoring and control mechanisms are in place and that these are maintained at all levels.
Manage the overall country budget within approved spending levels and oversee monthly cash flow to ensure steady and adequate funds for operational and programme expenditure.
Maintains an overview of potential/current funding gaps and ensures these are incorporated into HQ and globally initiated proposals/donor asks.
Ensures adherence by all South Sudan Country Programme staff to THESO organisational policies and procedures.
Advocacy and Representation
Represents THESO to local and national authorities, donors and relevant partners, and as part of media and external visits. Actively participate in national policy forums and working groups, and other relevant forums in South Sudan and internationally, in order to further THESO’s vision and mandate. Ensure programmatic work is informed by, and responsive to, national and international developments in policy and practice, and where appropriate, contributes to developments in and changes to policy/practice.
Contribute to the on-going development of THESO’s advocacy strategy and agenda, ensuring programmatic alignment to its global objectives and translating these into appropriate action in the South Sudanese context. In collaboration with other actors (civil society, government, donor and/or multi-lateral), identify areas of potential influence and ensure that knowledge and evidence generated by THESO’s Country Programme and organisationally is effectively applied at local, national and international levels in order to realize THESO’s vision and bring positive change to its target groups.
Fund Development
Explore, assess and present in-country and regional funding opportunities relevant to THESO’s strategic priorities and Country Programme plans.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with in-country donor agencies.
Develop an annual both in-country and global fund development plan and negotiate annual fundraising and cost-recovery targets. Oversee the implementation of the plan; support and direct related fund development in the head office.
Contribute to the writing and review process of institutional proposals initiated ensuring alignment to plans and identified funding needs.
Organizational Development
Assess opportunities for organisational development and growth programme and the resources/systems/capacities required to support these potential areas. Identify areas of current work that requires further support, capacity building and/or resources.
Participate in strategic organisational discussions, processes and working groups to expand current, or develop new, areas of programmatic work (outside of South Sudan). Contribute to organisational policy development processes, contributing South Sudan experience and perspectives.
Qualifications
Medical doctor with postgraduate master in public health or equivalent postgraduate degree in International Health, Development Studies, International Relations or similar discipline. Postgraduate diploma in project management is strongly preferred.
Experienced leader with at least 5-10 years senior management experience in multiple countries; at least 3-5 years as the head of a medium to large country programme of an INGO that focuses on health, preferably in Sub Sahara Africa
Minimum of 3 years international experience working in public health, health systems strengthening and health management programming; strong knowledge and experience of the health and nutrition clusters in a developing countries
Extensive experience in high level representation at policy level, managing government relations and working in partnership with MoH’s and other national level stakeholders, with demonstrated success in bringing about evidence-based policy change at the organisational and local/national government levels
Demonstrated success in country programme strategic planning, programme design and organisational development
Track record in building, leading and developing high performance teams with a range of backgrounds and expertise
Proven track record is building a sustainable funding base for programmes including securing medium to large-scale institutional grants
Extensive experience in budget control, budget management and donor compliance is highly desirable
Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of complex programmes; practical understanding of quantitative and qualitative research data collection in support of programme development
Sound understanding of practical innovation within the health sector and the ability to foster organisational culture that champions this approach
Ability to identify and analyse opportunities that contribute to strategic aims, and translate them into practical plans and actions
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal, relationship-building, negotiating communication and diplomatic skills; excellent verbal and written English skills
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicant must go to www.theso.org for application submissions and click on vacancies portal then Head Office Jobs.
THESO is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are encouraged to apply