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

Closing date: 05 Jul 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 breakthroughs in the way the world treats
children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two
million supporters worldwide a

nd 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

How to apply:

Application Email:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘MKogi.63758.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com’

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