Country: Turkey
Closing date: 22 Jul 2016
Program Coordinator - Turkey
BACKGROUND
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.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
function with or without reasonable accommodation
- 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 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 among 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 actorsHuman 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
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards
within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International
Medical Corps.
Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity
Qualifications:
“To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.”
• 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 or equivalent
combination of education and experience
• 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
“International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”
How to apply:
Please apply through this link:
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