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.
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.
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.
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
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
data gathered and propose alternative strategies of program implementation
Compile
monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring statistics are correct and on time
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
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
assessments and contribute to production of proposals for new projects
Work with
field teams and logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets
field teams and logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets
Regularly
update country office on progression of programs as per protocol
update country office on progression of programs as per protocol
Compile
program and donor reports and assists with development of future programs as
needed
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
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
flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
- Representation
- Attend coordination meetings which are
relevant to country programs - 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 - 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 - Human Resources Management
- 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 - 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 - Training/ Capacity Building
- 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 - Working Relationships
- 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 - Interface with national government and
relevant agencies as necessary - Security
- 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
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
five years experience in program design and evaluation, of which at least one
year in developing countries or resource deprived environment
Supervisory experience
Supervisory experience
Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination
structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
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
cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues
Ability to
exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Extremely
flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and
frustrations
flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and
frustrations
Ability to
relate to and motivate local staff effectively
relate to and motivate local staff effectively
Creativity
and the ability to work with limited resources
and the ability to work with limited resources
Excellent
decision making skills
decision making skills
Team
player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
Proficient
in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a
plus
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.
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
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
Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization
Medical
Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization
Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization
Further
information regarding security and situation on the field available during the
interview process
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
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 at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx
and complete the online employment application form.
visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx
and complete the online employment application form.
Closing
Date: Friday, 11 January 2013
Date: Friday, 11 January 2013
