Health Coordinator, Somalia (International Medical Corps)

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Health Coordinator
International Medical Corps (IMC)
International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Closing date: 17 Mar 2010
Location: Somalia

COUNTRY: Somalia
POSITION: Health Coordinator
FIELD SITE: Sanaag and Hiran

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

1. In collaboration with the Program Coordinator provide technical support and supervision to the Health Program from program design, proposal development, reporting, monitoring and evaluation ensuring that IMC programs are of high quality and that programs are driven by data and learning
2. Work with the Program Coordinator and Health Program staff to develop work plans to guide implementation of the approved grant. Support the Field teams in the implementation and monitoring of the work plans ensuring that activities reflect the commitments IMC made to the donor and the community
3. Work with health program staff to monitor the quality of care in IMC supported health facilities using standard quality of care tools such as Sphere Minimum standards and WHO guidelines
4. Work with the Field teams to promote the culture of learning and documentation so that lessons learned and good practices are documented and shared for institutional memory and learning
5. Liaise and collaborate closely with other technical coordinators (Nutrition and WASH) ensuring that all Health Program implementation plans employ a programming approach that integrates the strategic interests of other sectors
6. Work with Program Coordinator to identify national staff, develop capacity building plans and implement them, so that the management of the Health program is significantly nationalized
7. Assess unmet needs in the health sector and determine the potential for other IMC health program activities including development of new proposals
8. Provide accurate regular reports, document results and maintain detailed records of the overall Health program activities in Sanaag and Hiran Region
9. Provide technical representation of IMC with relevant stakeholders including MOH, WHO, and other national and International NGOs

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Medical Doctor with an advanced degree in Public Health
2. Strong management, assessment, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
3. Previous experience in designing and managing a staff capacity building program.
4. Three to five years professional experience managing health programs, preferably in emergency settings
5. Experience conducting assessments, preferably using participatory approaches

OTHER COMMENTS:

1. Somali language skills a plus
2. Previous work experience in Somalia will be essential
How to apply
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.imcworldwide.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab "Work with IMC”. Please reference ReliefWeb.

Reference Code: RW_82S4MM-14