CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: AmeriCares
Country: Liberia, Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

AmeriCares is seeking to fill two consultancy positions: Ebola Response Managers for Liberia & Sierra Leone.

ABOUT AMERICARES:

AmeriCares is an emergency response and global health organization committed to helping many more people live longer, healthier lives in the United States and around the world. We believe that the accessibility and quality of health services—preventative through curative—are of fundamental importance to all people, and are key determinants of their health. Every day, with the support of incredible donors and in close collaboration with many partners, we work to fulfill our mission to improve health outcomes in communities affected by disaster and those with limited resources. We do this by, a) expanding and restoring health services, b) relieving shortages of medicines and supplies, c) providing quality primary care, and d) catalyzing long-term improvements in health care delivery. AmeriCares accomplishes these objectives through three core programs: Emergency Response & Recovery, Global Medical Assistance and Primary Care. Since 1982, we have delivered $11 billion in humanitarian assistance.

AMERICARES EBOLA RESPONSE EFFORTS:

Starting in February 2014, a rapidly evolving outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever started in the West African country, Guinea. The disease quickly spread to neighboring countries and today, less than six months later, Ebola has infected 3,500 people, killing 1,900 – and counting – in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. These official figures likely underestimate the true scale of the epidemic, which is by far the largest Ebola outbreak in history. The World Health Organization estimates the accelerating outbreak could infect more than 20,000 people before it is brought under control.

AmeriCares is working with hospitals, clinics, and non-governmental organizations in Liberia and Sierra Leone to respond to the crisis. To date, AmeriCares has provided six shipments of medicines and medical supplies to our partners in West Africa, including personal protective equipment to protect frontline health workers. We are now working with partners to implement additional programs, including training for healthcare workers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

AmeriCares is seeking Ebola Response Managers for the work we are doing in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Positions will be based in-country.We are looking for individuals with experience in infection control, disease outbreak response, and the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The Ebola Response Manager will lead our in-country response efforts in Liberia/Sierra Leone respectively, with a focus on assessing needs, ensuring that AmeriCares supplies are imported and distributed efficiently, and designing and implementing response interventions, including health worker training.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the design and implementation of Ebola response programs and operations in Liberia/Sierra Leone in coordination with the AmeriCares Emergency Response Team and the Africa Regional Team at AmeriCares Headquarters.
• Work with AmeriCares HQ to develop response plans and budgets.
• In partnership with AmeriCares in-country partners, design and implement health workforce safety and other programs designed to protect health workers and halt the transmission of Ebola.
• Coordinate with program partners in Liberia/Sierra Leone to identify needs for medicines, personal protective equipment, medical supplies, and other relief supplies.
• Work with AmeriCares HQ to build and offer shipments of medicine and supplies to partners.
• Represent AmeriCares at multi-agency coordination meetings and in meetings and interactions with the WHO, the MOH of Liberia/Sierra Leone, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communication with AmeriCares headquarters, providing timely situation reports, and updates on activities, accomplishments and challenges to inform AmeriCares program planning and decision making.
• Provide program reports and other reporting to AmeriCares external constituents.
• Participate in responsible media coverage of events and programs related to AmeriCares efforts in coordination with AC Communications team at HQ.

How to apply:

Please apply directly on line at the below url:

https://careers-americares.icims.com/jobs/1175/ebola-emergency-response-...

For questions or inquiries you can email: ebolaresponsemanager@americares.org