Health Manager-Abyei,

Health Manager, Abyei, Sudan
Closing Date: Friday, 17 December 2010

Location: Sudan (the) - Abyei

General Description of the Programme:
GOAL has been working in Sudan since 1984. GOAL Sudan currently has 6 programme sites Twic County, Warrap; Kurmuk County, Blue Nile; Malakal and Sobat in Upper Nile State; Kutum, North Darfur; Kassala; and Abyei.

The current GOAL programmes focus's on four main sectors: primary health care, women's education programme (REFLECT), water, sanitation and hygiene promotion (WASH), and sustainable livelihoods.

General Description of the Role:
The Abyei Health Manager will manage the implementation of the integrated Primary Health Care programme, including Curative health, EPI, reproductive health, outbreak preparedness and response, nutrition, food security, health promotion and health training activities in Abyei. S/he will ensure that programme implementation progresses in line with the proposals and agreed timelines.

Key Duties:
To oversee the planning, implementation and development of the Integrated Health Programme in Abyei
To be responsible for meeting the health programme's objectives in Abyei, including directing and supervising the Curative, RH, Nutrition and Community Health Promotion teams
To work closely with GOAL South Sudan programme with a view to incorporating relevant MoH capacity building and support mechanisms into the Abyei programme to enable smooth transition
To develop, in conjunction with Health Coordinator & Area Coordinator, programme management plans (PMP) aimed at achieving the programme's objectives.
To oversee the timely implementation of programme activity plans and to track health related grant expenditure in conjunction with Health Coordinator and Finance Department.
To oversee direct management of Abyei health staff, including recruitment, supervision and training and building the capacity at field level with GOAL and MoH health staff through mentoring and training.
To monitor and evaluate, in conjunction with health programme coordinator, all health programme components at regular intervals
To provide timely and accurate input for donor reports and proposals
To liaise with GOAL engineering, water and sanitation, livelihood and literacy programmes as appropriate in building a multi sector programme approach
To ensure the timely collection, presentation, analysis and distribution of Abyei monthly health statistics
To provide strategic input for new integrated health initiatives and donor proposals
Mainstreaming of HIV, gender and environment across GOAL programmes, staff and communities in conjunction with other programme managers.
To maintain continuous communication and coordination with Khartoum based programme coordinators
Any other activities as requested by Health Coordinator
Requirements: (educational, language, etc.)
Good technical health qualification (Doctor/Nurse) with 3 years post qualification experience in country of origin
MSc in Public Health or equivalent would be desirable but not essential
At least two years previous overseas experience with an International Agency, in a complex humanitarian environment and in a health related position
Proven programme management skills
Excellent donor proposal and report writing
Excellent knowledge and experience in liaising with government officials, donors, other agencies and community groups
Proven ability to work as part of a team
Must enjoy training, supervision and building national staff capacity
Excellent staff management and personnel skills
Must be able to work to deadlines
Ability to self-start and work in remote locations with sometimes stressful conditions

Reporting to: Area Co-ordinator, GOAL Sudan

Contract Length: 12 months

Start Date Required: November 2010

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This is an unaccompanied position. Interviews will be held in Dublin or London. Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial costs incurred when attending interview.

How to apply
email:applications@goal.ie
Reference Code: RW_8BXCNJ-16
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