Vacancy Announcement: Medical Coordinator
Job Summary:
The Medical Coordinator / RBHS Manager will be responsible for the coordination and
management of Equip Liberia’s integrated health programs, specifically the Rebuilding Basic
Health Services (RBHS) project and delivery of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s
(MOHSW) Basic Package of Health Care Services at 23 facilities and their catchment
communities in Nimba County. The Medical Coordinator / RBHS Manager will be responsible to
coordinate and provide: capacity building, technical and program development, supervision of
relevant health personnel, and monitoring and evaluation of all primary health services
according to RBHS indicators and within the guidelines of the Ministry of Health. This position
also requires concerted efforts to identify and assist in securing ongoing funding for other PHC
related programs to ensure the continued success of the program.
Core Responsibilities:
. Support EQUIP’s primary health care activities for delivery of essential curative and
preventive healthcare interventions according to MOHSW standards, the National
Health Plan, and the Basic Package of Health Services;
. Work with the County Health Team (CHT), Health Facility staff, Community Health
Committees (CHCs) and volunteer Community Health Workers (CHWs) to render quality
healthcare services in the EQUIP supported facilities and their catchment communities;
. Ensure supervision and monitoring of all health facilities and CHWs;
. Coordinate with Liberia MOHSW and other health partners at the national and county
levels, and participate in technical committees and working groups;
. Disseminate health project implementation plans to program coordinators and assist
the Director of Programs in communicating responsibilities for aspects of the overall
medical programs;
. Work with Liberia MOHSW and other stakeholders towards ensuring increased
community involvement in health planning and implementation, facility utilization,
ownership and support of primary health care facilities, and community referral
systems;
. Ensure that medical programs utilize standardized protocols, policies, guidelines and
established best practices, as prescribed by the Liberia MOHSW and funding institutions,
and consistent with internationally accepted standards;
. Identify training needs and develop training schedules in consultation with the CHT and
MOHSW;
. Conduct and supervise training activities of CHTs, clinical staff, Community Health
Committees (CHCs), Community Health Workers (CHAs);
. Ensure rational use and management of drugs, medical supplies and equipment and
adherence to treatment protocols;
. Perform other duties as assigned.
. Proactively contribute to program development and strategy;
. Identify opportunities for program development and lead technical assessments as a
basis for program development to ensure continued funding;
. Identify new areas of collaboration with the Liberia MOHSW, stakeholders and key
funding partners and seek out opportunities for collaboration between EQUIP health
projects and other projects implemented in the same areas.
. Maintain good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics, and take
suitable action when problems occur;
. Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management,
including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes;
. Carry out personnel performance evaluations as per EQUIP standard requirements and
procedures.
Qualifications:
– REQUIRED –
. Must have medical/clinical and PHC experience; (MD, PA, Nurse Practitioner with a
Master’s in Public Health preferred)
. Experience in overseas programs at the Managerial level relating to fully integrated
primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, malaria
and other communicable diseases
. Prior supervision experience, plus an ability to contribute to motivational and capacity-
building efforts and work with colleagues in diverse cultures
. Excellent organization skills, time management and attention to detail (Ability to work
independently and to manage various responsibilities on a daily basis with minimal
supervision)
. Must have excellent communications skills, both oral and written
. Must have excellent self-motivation skills
. Prior supervisory experience, and ability to work effectively with national, international
and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other
NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people
. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
. Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations,
and work with limited resources
. Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, develop work plans and
oversee staff activities
. Must be able to take on non medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for
other team members
. Computer literacy with demonstrated use of word processing, database and
presentation software (Word, Excel, Power Point). Experience with database
development and management in Access a plus.
– LANGUAGE SKILLS –
. Fluency in English (Ability to read, write and analyze, and interpret, technical and non-
technical English language documents and manuals. )
. Ability to write reports, and training manuals / curriculum
. Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from
senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and other related
regional players
– WORK ENVIRONMENT –
. Able to live and work in a hot, humid climate without air conditioning and limited
electricity. To be based in Ganta, Nimba County and will frequently travel and sleep in
small communities without amenities such as electricity and running water.
– PREFERRED –
. Preference to three years of clinical medical experience, of which 1 year should be in a
developing country or resource deprived environment
. Experience with USAID grant funded programs
How to apply:
Please send CV and cover letter to hr@equipliberia.org
Please include the names and contact information for two professional references. The
deadline for submission of applications is Monday the 18th of July 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and called for an interview