International Rescue Committee ,Health Coordinator Jobs in Tanzania

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BACKGROUND: The International Rescue
Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief,
rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural
disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed
to bold
leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public
health, education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and
protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
The IRC started work
in Tanzania in 1993 when ethnic conflict in the region forced hundreds of
thousands of Rwandans, Burundians and Congolese to flee to safety in Tanzania.
IRC was the implementing partner for heath for much of this time. Presently the
IRC services the remaining refugee camp, Nyarugusu in Kasulu District, Kigoma.
IRC is the implementing partner for Education, Child Protection, GBV Prevention
and response, and Community-based Rehabilitation/PSN. IRC also works in the
host community to strengthen education and child protection systems in Kigoma,
Tanga and Dar es Salaam.
Currently, the IRC
is responding to an influx of an estimated 40,000 asylum seekers from Burundi
(as of 13th May 2015), arriving in Northwestern Tanzania on Kagunga Island and
in the newly designated camp where refugees are being relocated. The majority
arrive via boat to an island, Kagunga, on the Tanzanian side of Lake Tanganika.
The Burundian asylum seekers are presently camped on the shores of the island
where they are awaiting transport via ferry to Mainland Tanzania. Upon arrival,
they are registered and transported to Nyarugusu refugee camp. The IRC is
responding to ensure that the health, sanitation, GBV and child protection
needs of the asylum seeker population are met and particular health needs of
women and girls are targeted.
SCOPE OF
WORK:The
Health Coordinator (HC) will be the focal point for health programs in Tanzania
specifically taking the lead on the Tanzania country program Burundi refugee
health response apart from overseeing other health activities implemented by
the IRC in Tanzania. The position is based in Kigoma with regular trips to
IRC’s health programs throughout Tanzania. The HC will receive technical
support from the Technical Advisor Health Programs.
PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT
Grant
Management

Ensure
that all health grants are implemented according to internal IRC and donor
regulations.
Participate
in grant opening, midterm review and grant closing meetings for all health
grants and ensure that the same process is implemented in the field.
Support
field staff in use of grant management tools such as the budget tracking
tools, activity progress monitoring tools, procurement plans, etc.

Budget
Monitoring

Conduct
monthly BVA reviews and make appropriate recommendations to the finance
and logistics staff in Tanzania as well as to the field based health
staff.
Ensure
that budgets are spent according to plan and as per contractual agreements
with respective donors.
In
collaboration with field staff develop spending plans and monitor the
implementation of these spending plans for each grant
Work
with finance to undertake budget recoding as required.
Ensure
that program spending is in line with original plan and burn rate goes in
line with the activity implementation progress.

Monitoring
& Evaluation

Ensure
the stated goals and objectives of all health projects are met with strong
monitoring and, evaluation follow up and reports are written and submitted
to concerned bodies in a timely manner.
Participate
in the design of robust program’s M&E plans and design/adapt health
information systems including surveillance systems for the IRC health
programs in Tanzania
Review
all reports prepared by the field staff and provide appropriate feedback
to the concerned staff.
Prepare
regular reports as required for the respective donors and for IRC New York
health unit.
Conduct
regular project review meetings with field based staff to assess the level
of achievement of project targets for the various health grants. Undertake
project performance reviews.
Visit
all program sites regularly and provide on-site mentoring to the health
staffs in the field.

HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Participate
in the development of staff development plans for project staff based on
performance reviews in collaboration with the human resources department
and contribute to the training of health staffs (mentoring, on-the-job
sessions as well as formal trainings). Review performance of health staff
in Tanzania
In
consultation with the DDP and Admin & HR Coordinator, review
applicants for all health positions and assist in the recruitment of
qualified health staff.

REPRESENTATION
AND COORDINATION

Represent
IRC to local communities, government departments, international agencies,
local partners and donors as required.
Attend
relevant meetings and prepare meeting notes as required and share these
with all concerned.

MISCELLANEOUS/GENERAL

Support
with the updating the IRC’s staff health protocols including PEP, and
train staff as necessary.
Other
duties as assigned by the DDP and Country Director.

REQUIREMENTS

Medical
Doctor or Registered Nurse with experience in infectious disease control
and/or holding public health qualifications (i.e., MPH, DrPH, PhD, etc),
with at least 10 years of experience implementing public health programs
in humanitarian emergencies. Experience with primay health care and
reproductive health programs is an asset.
Demonstrated
experience in responding (i.e., case management, case identification and
contact tracing, surveillance, social mobilization and/or logistics) to
diseases of epidemic potential in developing countries is preferred (i.e.
outbreaks of meningitis, measles, cholera etc).
Demonstrated
knowledge of public health and surveillance practices. Experience with
reinforcing infection control in health facilities is an asset.
Extensive
experience as a coordinator with strong management and training capacity
in developing countries.
Background
in situation analysis, health assessments and program implementation;
Experience implementing health programming in hard to reach
areas/displaced communities
Demonstrated
leadership, communication, and facilitation skills; Excellent
interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Strong
program development skills. Experience managing grant proposal processes,
including design of project budgets, staffing structures, strategy,
technical narratives, etc.
Experience
in capacity building and mentoring of health staff; Demonstrated
leadership, communication, and facilitation skills; Excellent
interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Willingness
to travel extensively in Tanzania
Excellent
computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Additional
qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability
to improvise, be flexible , and adaptability to transitions.