Country Health Director - South Sudan
Source: Merlin - UK
Jackelyne Weeks
| Deadline: | 01 Jan 2008 |
| Organisation: | Merlin - UK |
| Location: | Sudan |
| Type: | temporary |
| Salary: | 40-50 (000's USD) |
| Description: | Responsible To: Country Director
Working With: Finance and Administration Manager & Logistician Location: Southern Sudan, based in Juba Start Date: ASAP Duration: 24 Months Salary and Benefits: £22,990 - £28,181 per annum dependant on relevant experience, an annual cost of living allowance of £6687, insurance cover, shared accommodation and return flights. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date. Please note that the position is unaccompanied. Merlin International Profile Merlin was founded in 1993 and is the only UK specialist charity which responds worldwide, with vital healthcare and medical relief for vulnerable people affected by natural disasters, conflict and healthcare collapse. Each year, Merlin assists more than 15 million people, in up to 20 countries, through working with local healthcare actors including government, community groups and NGOs. Responsibilities Country Management Team Participate in Country Management Team in programme development, country strategy development and Work with CMT, under the leadership of the Country Director, to ensure the security of the team Work with CMT to identify new programming opportunities for Merlin in S Sudan Representation and Coordination Co-ordination and representation with the MoH to ensure all project activities are carried out with their agreement and participation. Ensure that the MoH receive relevant regular activity reports and statistics. Co-ordination and representation with UN agencies and other NGOs to avoid project activity overlap whilst sufficiently addressing the full needs of the communities. Represent Merlin and the program with donors Health Program Leadership and Management Ensure the technical quality of the programme Co-ordination of the medical activities within the project in close collaboration with the other members of the Merlin medical team and local health care providers to ensure objectives are achieved. Lead the development and implementation of medical activities, day to day activities and long term strategy for Merlin, including changes of project direction or priorities in collaboration with the Merlin Country Manager. Preparation and writing of donor proposals and reports in collaboration with the team. Implememt and or prepare the project medical protocols and data collection forms in collaboration with MoH representatives and ensure the team is fully conversant with and trained in the same. Set up strong MIS systems at each level within the programme. Prepare monthly medical activity reports for inclusion in the monthly sitrep. Constant assessment of the medical needs of the community and guiding of activities in response to their needs. Ensure staff technical development and training as per needs at both facility level and core team level Encourage community participation in health activities to ensure the long term ownership and effectiveness of the programme. Responsible assuring coherence between the primary and secondary health program activities for all health zones supported by Merlin. Ensuring that the medical stocks are properly managed. Responsible for timely preparation and approval of all medical orders. HR Management In consultation with the Country Director, recruitment and supervision of Merlin national medical staff and delegation of responsibilities, identify and organize relevant training. Staff Health Responsible for international staff health. Personal/Professional Requirements Essential Qualified doctor or nurse with sufficient post qualification experience. Qualification in tropical medicine and/or public health. Significant experience of health programming in developing countries and in difficult environments Excellent management and personnel skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of the Merlin medical team Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment. Flexibility towards treatment protocols and ability to incorporate advice from the medical team when developing the same. Ability to manage the medical team from a distance. Ability to assess medical conditions quickly and calmly under pressure as required. Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English. Experience of representation at national and local levels. Good computer skills. Experience in epidemiological analysis. Experience in conducting assessments, programme development and proposal writing Diplomatic (for working with authorities) Ability to work in climatic extremes and in areas of conflict. Advantageous Previous experience within a humanitarian aid organisation Clinical experience, particularly in infectious diseases in developing country context (particularly in Africa) and in general medicine (for expat health) Experience with the management of tropical diseases Excellent computer skills to allow reporting and representation. Good organizational skills. Experience and / or qualification in one or more of the following settings: o working with IDPs, in camp or host community settings o reproductive health, Sexual and Gender Based Violence o child health Data Protection Please note, on submitting your application, you are agreeing to Merlin holding and using the information that you have given for the purposes of recruitment and employment - should an offer be made. In order to process your job application, it may be necessary for your CV to be sent to the Country Manager (in the country you are applying for) for consideration. If you do not agree with this, please can you state so when applying. To apply for this vacancy Please download an application form from our website www.merlin.org.uk Completed applications should be emailed to applications@merlin-uk.org stating in the subject field the job title, country and reference number (if any). |
Contact Details
| Name: | Jackelyne Weeks |
| Email: | applications@merlin-uk.org |
