General Coordinator - Médecins du Monde (Qabridahar)

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2009
Location: Ethiopia - Kebri dehar

MDM is present in Ethiopia since 1988 and has implemented different programmes (long term and emergency) in different regions. Two other programmes are in stand by in the northern part of the country (Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Training in emergency obstetrics and surgery). The second one should restart soon. The general coordination team comprising an expatriate general coordinator, an expatriate administrator, and four national staff is based in Addis Abeba, the capital city.

The general coordinator will work on the programme: “Support to Primary Health Care and Maternal Health Services in Korahe Zone, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia”.

The general objective of the programme is to improve the health status of Korahe Zone population.
Assessment have shown a very poor health services' offer, and the region is regularly affected by draughts. Started beginning of 2007, the programme aims at strengthening Primary Health Care in 11 Health Posts of Kebri Dehar District, strengthening the activities of Kebri Dehar referral hospital with a special focus on obstetrical and surgical activities, and implementing an Early Warning System concerning epidemics and malnutrition in the zone. Activities related to malnutrition and assessments are conducted in partnership with Action Contre la Faim, present in the zone since several years.

At both Health Posts and Kebri Dehar Hospitals levels, the activities of the programme are to:
-assess infrastructure needs
-rehabilitate accordingly and equip according to standard list
-assess needs for trainings and carry out trainings
-revise/update protocols and ensure their implementation
-support drug supply
-implement vaccination outreach programmes, to monitor obstetrical activities
-ensure immunisation activities
-monitor and improve the epidemiological surveillance
-sensitise communities
-improve the management of the hospital

The general coordinator will have to supervise and co-ordinate all the activities of the mission, in accordance with the safety of property and people, and to guarantee that the mission is relevant and complies with the contract of objectives.
S/He is in charge of planning the entire mission and assessing programs; s/he supervises and organises their implementation.
S/He is in charge of the safety of people and property for the entire mission; s/he supervises and organises the implementation of safety rules and ensures that decisions are applied.
S/He defines the general organisation of the mission and the staff; s/he manages and supervises the co-ordination team; s/he makes or approves management decisions; and s/he is in charge of the quality of the overall climate and the working conditions of the entire mission.
S/He ensures compliance with the administrative and legal framework of the country and the rules and regulations of the mission.
S/He supervises and s/he is in charge of drawing up the budget; s/he approves any eventual adjustments; ensures the quality of the budgetary follow-up, as well as the safety and transparency of funds’ use.
S/He is in charge of raising funds in the field; guarantees that the contract of objectives defined by the donors is fulfilled and that contractual obligations are respected.
S/He carries out negotiations and maintains regular relations with the local authorities and partners of the mission, with the support of the sectoral coordinators (medical and logistics) if necessary; s/he ensures the respect of agreements and contracts.
S/He organises relations and communication with the head office of MDM; s/he is in charge of the quality of the submitted reports on activities and ensures compliance with procedures for the exchange of information and reporting.
S/He encourages contacts with the media, transmits and spreads the Association’s official positioning to the staff and to the media; s/he ensures the visibility of the mission and the consistency of any comments made with the Association's positioning.
In terms of international human rights law / international humanitarian law, s/he is in charge of heightening the staff’s awareness, of collecting and spreading data collections according to the directives of the DH unit; s/he makes sure that the actions led are coherent and that the Association’s positioning on the gathering of testimonies is respected.

Duration: one year
Status: salaried

Profile:
-Training Management and Public Health and Medical background is a plus
-Experience in an international NGO in a similar position
-Experience in team management and project management
-Significant experience in the field security management in a tense security environment
-Communications skills, with strong sense of diplomacy
-Drafting and reporting skills, ability to write concise and well presented reports in a timely manner
-Ability to lead and work as part of a team of expatriate and national staff
-Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and health environment and work with the communities and local authorities
-Ability to work under pressure in a harsh and isolated environment
-Computer skills Microsoft Office, Internet and data management
-English: very well spoken and written and French is a plus

How to apply
E-mail: secretariat.rhmissions@medecinsdumonde.net

Reference Code: RW_7QWDT4-86
Source: ReliefWeb