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

1.
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

2.
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

3.
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

4.
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

5.
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

• 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:

To officially
begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx and
complete the online employment application form.