Country: Turkey
Closing date: 08 Jan 2016
Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:
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 functions of the Reproductive Health Manager includes implementation and oversight of reproductive health services in camp and community settings serving the displaced Syrian population including implementation of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP), support to facilities providing emergency obstetric services and Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) services; supervision and capacity building of staff; ensuring quality of services with training, supportive supervision, on-the-job training and standard quality assurance tools; internal and external coordination, and day-to-day administration of overall Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) program activity
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Manage all aspects of the Reproductive Health Program including recruitment, supervision and capacity building of all RH staff; review project proposal materials and develop a detailed implementation and monitoring plan and adapt program to changing context as needed
2.Discuss and agree with health program staff, RH service providers and other stakeholders on proposed activities, implementation and monitoring plan, roles and responsibilities of each team member
3.Develop capacity of the national counterparts in technical knowledge, skills and program management
4.Work with RH Officers closely to update project monitoring plans and discuss challenges/solutions
5.Regularly update training schedule and ensure trainings are conducted as proposed to the donors
6.Schedule regular site visits for monitoring and supervision where possible to ensure quality of services, accurate data collection and verify consumption rates of pharmaceuticals and supplies
7.Work with team on timely procurement and delivery of required commodities to avoid stock-outs
8.Guide Data Manager on compiling RH data and RH reports
9.Ensure that all grant required activities, indicators and objectives are successfully met within the project timeframe
10.With the Health Coordinator, develop ideas/proposals for new funding opportunities
11.Coordinate with other program departments to ensure integrated implementation of RH and GBV services
12.Regularly analyze data in conjunction with RH staff in order to build their skills in tracking reproductive health trends and developing appropriate responses.
13.Design and conduct surveys and assessment to inform program strategy and approach
14.With Medical Coordinator, introduce standardized strategies and protocols for RH as a component of a comprehensive and fully integrated primary health program
15.Ensure appropriate treatment of beneficiariesin general, and mainly those requiring clinical RH services within IMC health program and ensure that the system for referral cases is developed and functioning efficiently and with optimal results
16.Review RH MIS tools for any gaps in data collection and reporting
17.Work with finance, logistics, HR/admin and security to ensure smooth implementation of project activities
18.Attend coordination meetings and work closely with other partners in RH ensuring access to the services and to avoiding duplication of efforts
19.Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
Qualifications:
1.Medical doctor, nurse or midwife with Masters in Public Health or equivalent qualification
2.Must have at least 5 years professional experience in implementing reproductive health projects
3.Must have at least 5 years experience working with INGOs in humanitarian or development contexts previous emergency response, conflict/post-conflict experience preferred
4.Must be able to provide hands on technical support to health providers
5.Must be able to analyze and interpret data and to track performance against program indicators
6.Must be fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of Arabic preferred
7.Must be skilled in Microsoft Office
8.Must be able to travel to field sites
9.Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
10.Must have the ability to work effectively with various personalities and cultures
How to apply:
To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.
