South Sudan: 14-781 Medical Director, South Sudan

Medical Director, 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 Medical Director for all our programs in South Sudan.

This is a six month assignment beginning on or around November 1, 2014.

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

International Medical Corps is currently implementing approximately 15 programs across nine sites in South Sudan. Through nearly 50 health facilities in urban and rural areas, International Medical Corps provides basic health care and integrated service provision, from preventative care to emergency surgery. International Medical Corps also runs programs in HIV/AIDS, nutrition, food security, and water and sanitation projects. To address South Sudan’s acute health worker shortage, and foster self-reliance, International Medical Corps trains health professionals and community volunteers.

Simultaneously, International Medical Corps is in the process of increasing its surge capacity and ramping up programming in order to respond to the countrywide emergency humanitarian needs emerging from the conflict erupted in December 2013.

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Medical Director is to support the Country Director in providing technical oversight to all projects and operational support to a number of field sites. As part of the senior management team, the Medical Director also plays an active role in planning, designing, implementation, supervision, expansion/development and administration of overall country programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

· Actively participate in development of concept notes, project proposals and budgets to expand the program portfolio of the country mission.

· Keep track of reports due to donors, HQs and for internal use,

· Maintain working relationship with the MoH and relevant clusters and interface with them on a regular basis,

· Provide technical support and oversight to all project staff and site managers,

· Work closely with M&E Manager and other staff of program department,

· Ensure donor compliance in implementation all facets of projects implementation,

· Guide and support curriculum development and training program for CHD staff and local NGO partners, if any.

Representation

· Attend coordination meetings relevant to country programs

· Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings as appropriate

· Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community

· Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors

Human Resources Management

· Assist in the selection and training of qualified program staff particularly medical staff.

· Support HR Department in establishment and maintenance of harmonized salary scale for the CHD staff

· Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff and service departments

Training/Capacity Building

· Determine training needs for medical staff

· Train senior national staff to build capacity and enable them undertaking greater responsibilities and thus ensure sustainability of programs

· Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff

Working Relationships

· Maintain punctual communication with Country Director to ensure program activities and objectives are well-informed

· Work with Country Director and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of timely delivery of programs supplies and expenses are within budgeted limits

· Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities

· Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary

Security

· Collaborate with Security Manager/CD in order to ensure staff and reputation of the organization are safe and secure at all time.

· Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Medical degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health, with experience in secondary care.

· Minimum seven years’ experience in design, management and evaluation of health, nutrition projects with -strong focus on primary and secondary health care of which five years at senior management level,

· Experience of supervision of senior staff,

· 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 and experiences of 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, and have 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 and strong communication skills, both oral and written

· Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Work experiences in South Sudan or regional experiences,

· High level of communication and public relations skills

How to apply: Please go to: Medical Director, South Sudan and follow the instructions for applying online.