CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Mali
Closing date: 04 Mar 2015

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

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.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

In 2014, International Medical Corps is continuing the implementation of health, nutrition and protection activities in the north of Mali, specifically in the region of timbuktu, targeting two health districts

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Coordinator is primarily responsible for the design, implementation and management of the emergency health programs. The Medical Coordinator will work in collaboration with the senior management team and health teams in the field.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technical Monitoring and Program Quality

• Technically lead the International Medical Corps' health program strategic planning, design and implementation in close coordination with the Emergency Response team leader, donors and other implementing partners, providing technical supervision, and technical support to the emergency health program

• Ensure planned health activities are in line with approved proposals as well as consistent with established best practices

• Maintain the quality of clinical care through direct supervision of medical personnel, chart review, training and role modeling on the job training and mentoring

• Ensure referral of complicated case from the static and mobile clinics to the In Patient Department and establish a system to monitor their progress while admitted

• Manage clinical staff including recruiting, hiring, supporting and redistributing the International Medical Corps health professionals, wherever and whenever required in the supported health facilities

• Work closely with the WASH Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator to ensure synergy in the interventions in three sectors where the International Medical Corps is working

• Work closely with senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the medical program within the scope of the grants

• Ensure that early warning systems and contingency plans are in place for investigation and control of outbreaks of infectious diseases and other health issues of concern

• Participate and technically represent International Medical Corps in the camp coordination meetings and task force meetings, provide regular technical updates in such forums and the senior management following the established reporting structures and ensure positive interaction and good relations with partners in the region

• Flag any need for and provide input to possible IMC advocacy drives on matters pertaining to the refugee crisis

• In collaboration with the ERT team leader, the Logistics Coordinator and the Finance Manager, assume responsibility over the emrgency medical response budget including submitting purchase requests to adequately supply medical teams and making sure funds allocated to the response are fully and appropriately spent

1. Program Development

• Work with the Emergency Response Team (ERT) team leader, senior management team, field teams, and regional desk in strategic planning for future direction of the health programs

• Work with ERT team leader, Program Officer, other program staff, and management team to draft concepts for future funding following protocols and formats of each relevant donor

Skills & Requirements:

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum medical degree, preferably with a Master’s in Public Health

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with emergency response and post-disaster, post-conflict work experience

• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGO’s; the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently

• Ability to write clear and concise reports and to meet required reporting deadlines

• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to work in basic living conditions, and under administrative and programmatic pressures and ability to cope with stressful situations

• Ability to assume non-medical responsibilities from time to time to cover for other team members

• Skills and knowledge in program sustainability, capacity building, and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)

Other Relevant Information (if applicable):

LANGUAGES

• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and rebel leaders and other related regional players

• Ability to speak English and French required. Knowledge of Bambara a plus.

CONDITIONS

• Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization

• Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization

• Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process

• While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions

How to apply:

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.