Health Manager

Role and Responsibilities

A vital role to play in improving the overall health situation of the target population, the Health Manager implements quality health services and contributes to the achievement of proposal objectives within the planned timescale and budget. Important parts of the role include: building the capacity of the local health team by providing appropriate and relevant supervision, training and technical support; contributing to monitoring and reporting on project progress; and liaising with community leaders and health officials as requested.

Project Overview

In response to the ongoing crisis in Iraq, Medair’s programme is delivering emergency assistance to Iraqi IDPs in Kurdistan region of Iraq. We have projects in the sectors of Health, WASH, Shelter and NFI Assistance.

Medair

Medair is a humanitarian organisation inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering in some of the world’s most remote and devastated places. We bring relief and recovery to people in crisis, regardless of race, creed or nationality. As signatories of the Red Cross Code of Conduct, we believe that aid should be given to everyone who is in need, regardless of political, social or religious viewpoint. We save lives in emergencies and then stay to help people recover from crisis with dignity—working side by side with communities to leave a lasting impact. We provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: health care and nutrition; safe water, sanitation, and hygiene; shelter and infrastructure.

Workplace         

Dohuk, Iraq

Starting Date

As soon as possible

Initial Contract Details

Full time, contract of 12 months

Key Activity Areas

Health Management

• Responsible for the implementation, management, supervision and support of the assigned health project(s) in line with the activity plan and time frame of the relevant project proposal and any applicable national and international guidelines and standards.

• Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments are conducted both against project objectives and to ensure the quality of the programme, with reports being made to the relevant field managers.

• Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities for internal and external reports as requested by field managers, HQ and donors.

• Input into the development of the country strategy, new projects and /or donor proposals as requested by field managers.

Staff Management

• Manage and oversee the assigned health team including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc. The health team may include certified health staff, other health staff and support staff.

• Promote the health and security of the health team by ensuring the application of security guidelines, health and safety in the workplace and healthy living conditions and practices.

Financial Management

• Work with the relevant field managers to plan, construct and manage health budgets for the assigned health project(s).

Communication and Coordination

• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned health team, Medair in-country health managers and advisors and other relevant stakeholders.

• Represent Medair at relevant local level coordination meetings involving local authorities, UN agencies and other NGOs.

   

Logistics

• Manage the correct and timely ordering (within budgetary constraints) of all necessary medicines, supplies and equipment for the assigned health facilities and activities, ensuring minimum stocks are maintained and items are stored and distributed correctly.

Quality Management

• Promote and use the Medair intranet and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used and guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

• Clinical degree or diploma (nurse, midwife or doctor), or Public Health degree

• Certificate / diploma in Public Health or Tropical Medicine desirable

   

  Languages

• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)

   

  Experience / Competencies

• 2 year post-qualification nursing / medical professional experience

• Management experience in a health context desirable

• Experience working in a health programme in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian context desirable

• Competent with statistical database such as EPI Info, SPSS or STATA desirable

• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols desirable

• Ability and willingness to manage project implementation

• Aptitude for community mobilisation and capacity-building

• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels

   

  Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field

• Experienced professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience

• Committed Christians; commitment to the Medair values

• Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written

• Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes

• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.

• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)

• Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts

• Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions

• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit

   

  Benefits

• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder

• Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing

• Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments

• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country

• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)

• Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food allowance)

• Annual leave; Death and disability allowance

• Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)

• Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts

• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing

   

  Working Conditions

• This is a field position and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.

Application Process

Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:

1. apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or

2. apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

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