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International Medical Corps is a global,
humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and
nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of the Program Coordinator
includes supporting the Country Director in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development and administration of overall country programs.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Program Management
• Work closely with the country director, senior
management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grants
• Analyze data gathered and propose alternative
strategies of program implementation
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring
statistics are correct and on time
• Work with the health teams to design and
implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs as well as trends in mortality and morbidity
• Conduct assessments and contribute to
production of proposals for new projects
• Work with field teams and logistics to procure
program supplies within program budgets
• Regularly update country office on progression
of programs as per protocol
• Compile program and donor reports and assists
with development of future programs as needed
• Liaise closely with local authorities, donor
and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies’ efforts
• Maintain flexibility to take on added
responsibility as and when needed
• Attend
coordination meetings which are relevant to country programs
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Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings as appropriate
• Ensure
maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community
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Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
• Assist
in the selection and training of qualified program staff and recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Country Director and Finance Director
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Supervise staff to ensure their smooth and effective operations
• Ensure
compliance to local labor laws including working hours
• Maintain
open lines of communications with all field staff
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Determine training needs for subordinate staff
• Train
senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
• Advocate
and plan for professional development for expat and national staff
• Maintain
frequent communication with Country Director to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
• Work
with Country Director and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies are within budgeted targets
• Attend
coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities
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Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary
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Collaborate with security officer/CD in order to maintain security of health staff in the field
• Ensures
application and compliance of security protocols and policies
QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Public Health, International
Development and/or in a relevant field of study
• Three to five years experience in program
design and evaluation, of which at least one year in developing countries or resource deprived environment
• Supervisory experience
• Familiarity with international humanitarian
operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
• Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight
into health care issues
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make
decisions independently
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to
cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff
effectively
• Creativity and the ability to work with limited
resources
• Excellent decision making skills
• Team player and strong communication skills,
both oral and written
• Proficient in computer applications, especially
with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus
LANGUAGES
• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret,
technical and non-technical in the English language.
• Ability to effectively present information and
respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and rebel leaders and other related regional players
CONDITIONS
• Accommodation, food and transportation provided
by the organization
• Medical Evacuation service and competitive
benefits provided by the organization
• Further information regarding security and
situation on the field available during the interview process
• While performing duties of the job, the
employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions
How to apply:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To officially begin the application process,
please visit our website athttp://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx and complete the online employment application form. |
Deadline: 25/01/2013