VACANT POSITION
Primary Health Care Supervisor.
Merlin (UK) an International Non-Governmental Organization specializing in the provision of health care worldwide has a vacancy of Primary Health Care Supervisor within its South Sudan Programme
Overview of Post and responsibilities
The PHC Supervisor will be based in Torit with regular visits to field sites to ensure delivery of PHC services in collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator, the Project Coordinator and the County Health Authorities. The delivery of health services is conducted according to GOSS MOH policies and guidelines and Merlin’s internal procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Project Management
- Ensure adequate supply of essential drugs, diagnostics and other consumables to the PHCU, PHCCs and the HHP
- Ensuring identification and training of HHP and of subsequent multiplier (both basic and refresher) trainings
- Conducting/organizing Training of Trainers on targeted disease control approach including follow up after training
- Represent Merlin, collaborate and coordinate with county health department and other partners at county level for project activities
Supervision
- Provide technical support to the PHCU and PHCC staffs including participation in evaluation and impact analysis of current projects
- Quality control of medical logistics with senior logisticians on the project
- Responsible for timely preparation and approval of all medical supply requests for the health facilities and HHP
- Co-ordination and support of medical staff members
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Ensure the use of established reporting framework for data collection, analysis and report to partners including GOSS MOH and other agencies
- Collecting and collating monthly and periodic activity reports for the project
- Constant assessment of the medical needs of the community and guiding of activities to respond to their needs
- Prepare monthly medical activity reports including data analysis, for inclusion in the monthly situation report
- Together with the Senior Health Coordinator, responsible for encouraging community participation in health activities, to ensure the long term ownership and effectiveness of the programme
- Monitor the quality of the service delivery at PHCU and PHCC level
- Participate in monitoring of health and humanitarian situation in the project area and in developing appropriate EP & R in collaboration with the Senior Health Coordinator and Project coordinator.
Human Resources
- Recruitment and supervision of Merlin national medical staff and designation of responsibilities
- Responsible for training of all medical staff to ensure the maximum use of their skills and their full and effective participation in medical activities whilst conforming to Merlin and MoH protocols
- Responsible for national staff health within the project areas including first aid provisions
Personal/Professional Requirements
Essential
- Health professional with strong Public health experience background (Registered nurse/midwife or other health professional with experience in implementation of community based health care)
- Excellent management and professional skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of national health team members
- Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with local health representatives.
- Ability to work with a team while developing and implementing programs.
- Ability to assess evolving health needs quickly and calmly under pressure as required.
- Excellent communication skills, with good spoken and written English
- Good computer skills to allow reporting, data entry and analysis and representation (Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint).
Desirable
- At least 2 years previous working experience within an international humanitarian aid organisation.
- Previous experience preferably in the South Sudan region
- Knowledge on database for HMIS.
- Ability to remain calm and to be diplomatic, both with the local health authorities and with the community.
- Good organisational skills.
Applications should be sent online to:
Closing date for receipt of application will be 30th June 2010
Qualified Sudanese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and interviews may be conducted before closing date.
Merlin South Sudan Programme is an equal opportunities employer and will not discriminate on the basis of tribe, gender, race, creed, religion, pregnancy or colour.
