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Country Direcotr
Source: International Medical Corps (IMC) - USA
Cristina Hernandez
| Deadline: | 01 Jun 2008 |
| Organisation: | International Medical Corps (IMC) - USA |
| Location: | Congo (DR) |
| Type: | permanent |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | International Medical Corps (IMC) seeks an experienced Country Director. This position, based in Democratic Republic of Congo, will ensure the continued success of IMC DRC's current emergency health care initiatives. The Country Director will be responsible for leading IMC's activities in DRC, while ensuring positive implementation, effective coordination, and appropriate support for IMC programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. The selected candidate will manage programs, grants, and staff
2. Act as a liaison with local and regional officials, UN and NGO agencies in promotion of planning, coordination, and support for existing and developing new programs 3. Generate regional reports for donors and HQ 4. Prepare and administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness 5. This position is responsible for the oversight of project logistics, finance and administrative support 6. Travel may be required. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. 5+ years of field experience in humanitarian relief or development programs focused on primary health care and public health in insecure settings is preferred• 2. Degree in related field 3. Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian or development program solicitations and applications 4. Knowledge of program assessments, proposals and budgets 5. Finance and administration background 6. Experience in Central Africa preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent English and French communication skills, both oral and written required. ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: 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. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, IMC 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 areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, IMC rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 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 AlertNet. Once you have submitted your on-line application, you can also e-mail the recruiter, Ms. Beth Wells, directly so that your application can be reviewed immediately. The e-mail address is bwells@imcworldwide.org |
