Save the Children,Health & Nutrition Program Manager Jobs in Rwanda

Closing date: Tuesday, 5
July 2016
HEALTH
& 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.
We
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.
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.
Role
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.
Contract
Duration
:
6 Months with possibility of renewal
Location: Rwanda Kirehe/
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.
To
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
Save
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
Location:
Rwanda, Rwanda
Contract
– Full-Time
Closing
date: Tuesday 5 July 2016
All
jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified

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