HEALTH &
NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER – RWANDA
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nd raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach
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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
Application Email:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘MKogi.63758.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com’