Médecins du Monde (MDM) resumed operations in Liberia in August 2003. A comprehensive and integrated approach has been developed in close partnership with the Bong County Health Team (BoCHT) with the following components:
•Primary Health Care: Implementation of the Basic Package of Health Services (including HIV/AIDS) in MoH facilities. A specific focus is given to reproductive health with ensuring Household-to-Hospital continuum of care through strengthening of TBA networks, introducing EmoC and PMTCT services in PHC facilities, improving referral system and a construction, set up and support to a City Obstetrical Hospital in Gbarnga (55 beds; 2 Operating theatres)
•Community Health : Health awareness activities for the population, strengthening of the Community Health System, contribution to the development of the national policy for community health, forecasted training for Community Health Volunteers and setting up of the supervision system
•Mental Health: Progressive handover of psychological and psychiatric consultations to the health authorities through a strategy of integration of the Mental Health activities into the Basic Package of Health Services in PHC facilities.
•Human Resources for Health: Theoretical and on-job training for MoHSW personnel in the facilities, contribution to the development of national training curricula for medical staff, support to the Phebe nursing school.
Until the beginning of the year 2011, DG-ECHO and the McCall Mac Bain Foundation have been the main donors of the programme. Following the award of a 30-month grant to MDM by the European Development Fund (EDF), the programme is to enter a new phase from March 1, 2011.
Within the scope of the EDF grant, the overall objectives are:
1. Expand access to quality health services throughout Liberia;
2. Improve the capacity of the Liberian Government to deliver and manage an equitable Health System at all levels. The specific objective is to support the MOHSW and its local representation in Bong County to manage, deliver and sustain quality and accessible health services in & around 16 health facilities over a 30 months period.
The EDF-funded programme is to be implemented through a consortium of international NGOs and Liberian NGOs. International NGOs are MDM, Save the Children and Action contre la Faim (ACF); Liberian NGOs are Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) and Liberia Prevention of Maternal Mortality (LPMM). MDM will be the lead agency of the consortium.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
He/she is under the direct management of the Medical Coordinator.
He/She supervises a team composed of 3 departments (13 people in total) clinical, reproductive health and community health supervisors.
In charge of ensuring that qualitative health services are available in and around the 10 supported Primary Health facilities as delineated in the Basic Package of Health Services and planned for in the Bong County Health Plan.
He/she will supervise the implementation of the various programme components related to primary health care within the time frame set and ensure smooth collaboration with the Bong County Health team.
He/She will be in charge of the PHC team management and reorganisation towards rationalization & effective integration of the OB / CHT components & team in the PHC department.
More specifically:
1.Supervision of Primary Health Care activities
Ensure adherence of the availability of the health services in each supported health facility to the Basic Package of Health Services. Ensure and supervise the implementation of the community health component Implement and ensure availability of qualitative laboratory services in the supported facilities Support the extension & supervise HCT/PMTCT activities in the facilities Epidemiological and nutritional surveillance and participation to epidemics responses. Improve the detection, screening, care and treatment of SGBV cases in clinics with a greater emphasis and involvement of MDM supervisors on SGBV (in collaboration with other referents) Ensure the right staffing of the supported facilities Support the Medical coordinator on the process of upgrading the 3 clinics into health centers which should involve management of human resources issues, provision of medical equipments and appropriate medical care Support the referral system between clinics, health centers and hospitals
2.Drugs management
3.Capacity building of the Bong County Health Team
4.Team management and capacity building Ensure good management of the wide PHC team (Clinical team, Reproductive Health team and community health team) in the planning and daily activity Supervise the PHC staff in the clinics supervision, supervision of Community health system and stakeholders
5.External relations and reporting Ensure good collaboration with the county health team and other stakeholders through participation in regular meetings Participate in the elaboration of the various report for internal and donor purposes Attend and contribute to MDM internal and health related external meetings
6.Medical referent for the mission Do the consultations to expatriate and local staff for emergency cases (and refer adequately) Upon request of the Medical Coordinator, support the assessment & review the referral scheme with doctors, clinics and hospitals of reference in Gbarnga & Monrovia for MDM expatriate staff
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Starting: ASAP Duration: 12 months
Contract: VOLUNTEER (French law) Monthly allowance: 800 / months (+ perdiem) Full time
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Medical Doctor, Nurse or Midwife with knowledge in public health Previous participation in medical program in Africa or in any post conflict situation Ability to supervise and manage a team Experience in capacity building and skills transfer (including to local authorities) Understanding and interest in community health system Understanding and interest in collaboration with national authorities Good organization and communication skills
Languages: Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory /French an asset
Please send a resume and a cover letter via our website: http://www.medecinsdumonde.org/fr/Agir-Donner/Travailler-avec-MdM/Postes…
MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for understanding.
