International Rescue Committee ,Health Coordinator Jobs in Tanzania

Closing
date: 20 Jul
2015

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.