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A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care.  We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

JOB SUMMARY

[Emergency Response Project specialist will facilitate and oversee the implementation of overall health and Cholera response intervention of planned project activities in the field site. Provides routine technical support for senior HER EHR officers and Cholera Surge Medical officers on the day-to-day implementation of Cholera response, treatment, prevention, and control services. He/she Oversees and manages the planned program implementation, budget management, coordination and communication, Reporting, M/E, Staff monitoring, and supervision. S/he will also closely work with field finance, logistics, and other program people for the successful implementation of Emergency Cholera response programs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Implementation, Logistics, And Budget Management

·         Oversee the planning and implementation of all project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.

• Ensure that the Emergency Cholera response interventions are properly implemented.
• Ensure care standards and protocols are met. National health policies and strategies are respected and other relevant project management issues including donor requirements issues including donor requirement are properly addressed.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the field team and government staff
• As a lead technical person mentor, coach, and lead the technical competencies and capacity of field health staff.
• Help in staff recruitment, training, performance monitoring, and HR management and ensure the standards and protocols are adhered to and implemented.
• Review the program budget and ensure that there is a regular alignment of budget versus expenditures.

·         Ensure staff compliance with all IMC administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.

• Ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all project partners as a means to effectively achieve program objectives.
• Ensure that the cholera response team respond rapidly to new cases of cholera by applying the established cholera reduction activities. Analyze and improve the response activities as necessary and in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Ensure that field staff are fully trained in all aspects of the cholera response and provide on-job training as necessary to ensure that the program is able to rapidly adapt to new locations and approaches as necessary – particular emphasis on hygiene promotion communication and on technical requirements for chlorination are clear and respected.
• Work with logistics for timely delivery of required medication, materials and equipment at targeted location.
• plan and coordinate mid-term and final project evaluation with the project team Government and partners.
• Ensure smooth phase-out in each project area during the project phaseout period.
• Support facilitation of review meeting to identify project gaps and successes.
• Create smooth relation and collaboration with Government stakeholders.
• Participate on joint supportive supervision by involving the key health partners at zonal and woreda level.
• Represent IMC in any PHEM meeting organized at project site as per the need.
• Prepare detailed implementation plan , Work plan and procurement plan.

Coordination And Communication

• Maintain regular and strong communication with all stakeholders, Government, and partners as appropriate.
• Ensure participation and representation of IMC in relevant coordination meetings.
• Work closely with relevant support teams to ensure systems are in place that will enable timely receipt and distribution of all project materials and supplies.
• Coordinate closely with the Cholera Task Force and any other national/sub-national fora for cholera coordination as necessary particularly the Health and WASH sectors. Ensure that cholera activities and results are up to date in the national reporting mechanism.

Reporting And M/E

• Prepare updates and regular reports on cholera response project sites and review them and provide feedback.
• Prepare high-level regular reports and updates.
• Coordinate development of donor reports, M&E plan and work plans.
• Support the filed staff in preparing reports and data flow mechanisms and ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of the projects against their objectives and expected results.

Supervision

• Ensure annual performance planning and reviews of staff performance in keeping with IMC’s performance management system. Mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity and teamwork.
• Ensure staff compliance with all IMC administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
• Lead, manage and supervise staff to meet project objectives.
• Evaluate, motivate and challenge staff to improve performance and overall commitment to project quality and innovation in line with the IMC Performance Planning System

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all-inclusive.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.
• Ability to effectively work with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.  Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email and other computer applications
• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues in course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented
• Demonstrated experience and skills in responding any disease outbreaks.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required)

• MPH with health background and have 2 years of related experience in NGOs
• Bachelor  degree in Public health/Nursing or related field of study with 4 years of experience in field.
• Experience on emergency Cholera response program and emergency health response on major epidemic diseases surveillance and epidemic/outbreak investigation and response
• Experience of facilitation of training review meetings and workshops
• Experience on budget and manpower management
• Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft applications
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to develop good team spirit and support field staff

·         Knowledge of the respective site language

CODE OF CONDUCT

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

SAFEGUARDING

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

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.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through THIS LINK On OR before May 16, 2024.

Female Candidates Are Highly Encouraged To Apply.

Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.