Closing date: Tuesday, 5
July 2016
July 2016
HEALTH
& NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER – RWANDA
& NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER – RWANDA
Save
the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We
work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we
help them fulfil their potential.
the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We
work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we
help them fulfil their potential.
We
work together, with our partners, to inspire bre
work together, with our partners, to inspire bre
akthroughs in the way the world
treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We
have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last
year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health,
nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of
humanitarian crises.
have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last
year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health,
nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of
humanitarian crises.
Following
a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a
merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and
reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more
efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for
world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a
merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and
reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more
efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for
world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role
Purpose
Purpose
The
Health and Nutrition Program Manager will work to contribute and improve the
overall Health & Nutrition of the targeted Beneficiaries (Refugee
Population) in Mahama Camp through provision of quality Comprehensive primary
health care. The Health & Nutrition Manager will work collaboratively with
the SC Rwanda health team; Ministry of Health staff (Kirehe District) and
partners to meet the needs of patients, promote healthy behaviors, strengthen
health systems and improve access to basic health services. She/ He will work
under the direct line management of Programme Development and Quality Manager
and is also expected to work closely/coordinate with Health Technical Advisors
(Backstop) HQ on technical matters/inputs.
Health and Nutrition Program Manager will work to contribute and improve the
overall Health & Nutrition of the targeted Beneficiaries (Refugee
Population) in Mahama Camp through provision of quality Comprehensive primary
health care. The Health & Nutrition Manager will work collaboratively with
the SC Rwanda health team; Ministry of Health staff (Kirehe District) and
partners to meet the needs of patients, promote healthy behaviors, strengthen
health systems and improve access to basic health services. She/ He will work
under the direct line management of Programme Development and Quality Manager
and is also expected to work closely/coordinate with Health Technical Advisors
(Backstop) HQ on technical matters/inputs.
Contract
Duration:
6 Months with possibility of renewal
Duration:
6 Months with possibility of renewal
Location: Rwanda Kirehe/
Mahama Camp
Mahama Camp
Qualifications
- Qualified
Health professional MD, Nurse (MPH preference) with at least five years of
relevant experience preferably in primary health care service delivery in
the context of emergencies - Strong
analytical and conceptual skills and the ability to think and plan
strategically - Strong
skills and experience in all aspects of programme development, including
programme/project monitoring, review & evaluation. - Substantial
experience of developing working relations with government, UN agencies
INGO partners community stakeholders and beneficiaries - Fluency
in written and spoken English and substantial experience in preparing
projects proposals and reports to donors. - Excellent
interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and commitment to
capacity building of staff with proven skills as a trainer/facilitator and
mentor. - Demonstrate
skills in resource and staff management/development and the implementation
of appropriate policies, procedures, and systems - Commitment
to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles. - Ability
to be self-sufficient and resourceful. - Ability
and willingness to travel to projects and stay in basic conditions. - Computer
skills e.g. Word, Power Point and Excel.
Desirable
- Language
skills: English – preferred language and French – added advantage - An
area of particular expertise within humanitarian health & Nutrition - Experience
of working on HIV /TB programmes in emergencies
Please
apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document,
including your salary expectations for this role.
apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document,
including your salary expectations for this role.
To
see a full a job description, please visit our website at
www.savethechildren.net/jobs
see a full a job description, please visit our website at
www.savethechildren.net/jobs
We
need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to
the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child
protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child
Safeguarding Policy
need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to
the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child
protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child
Safeguarding Policy
Save
the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign
the best qualified talent.
the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign
the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer
Save
the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage
of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage
of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
Location:
Rwanda, Rwanda
Rwanda, Rwanda
Contract
– Full-Time
– Full-Time
Closing
date: Tuesday 5 July 2016
date: Tuesday 5 July 2016
All
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified