CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 20 Feb 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 SUMMARY

International Medical Corps has been providing emergency medical, nutritional as well protection assistance to Sudanese refugees and local host conflict affected people in Haute-Kotto and Vakaga region since 2007. Most recently in response to the renewed conflict in the country, International Medical Corps has expanded programming to provide assistance to conflict-affected populations in the northwest of the country. While providing basic primary health care services to the beneficiaries, International Medical Corps also focuses on capacity building of existing human resources, in order to deliver and take ownership of health, nutrition and protection programs implemented by International Medical Corps, thus assuring the sustainability of the health program for the coming years.

Recently, International Medical Corps has been awarded funds under the Bekou fund (EU trust fund) to work in collaboration with the European Union and CAR Ministry of Health to strengthen the health system in the northeast provinces of Vakaga and Haute Kotto. This program will build off of emergency activities in the prefectures and assist with the CAR MOH transitional plan for development.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:

Logistics officers will supervise at least 21 national staff and will report to Logistics Coordinator.Manage a large workload without direct supervision. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Make thorough assessments of the logistics issues in emergency situation.
2. Manage all commodity movements, including secure warehousing, inventories, delivery, distribution and use supported documents with appropriate evidences and reports
3. Together with Logistics Coordinator manage the supply chain of medical, non-food and food items by ensuring that the program staff is well-informed and well prepared for incoming pipeline and related schedule
4. Ensure timely reporting to the Logistics Coordinator on stock status and help program staff with planning of stock replenishment.
5. Submit data necessary to compile regular weekly and monthly reports to the Logistics Coordinator in line with IMC guidelines.
6. Supervise national staff in line with organization policies and procedures, ensuring that they have necessary induction, trainingand support
7. Oversee the team of end use monitors to verify that distribution has occurred according to the intentions and plans of the donors, IMC and project partners.
8. Ensure that warehouses are adequate, well-maintained, and meet basic safety and health requirements
9. Analyze bids by price, quality and product as well as reliability of vendors and delivery period.
10. Implement and manage the IMC purchase request tracking database to track requests, ensure timely purchases and inform heads of departments and Program Managers of the status.
11. Ensure the items he was tasked to purchase are ordered and delivered to the field in a timely manner.
12. Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed and filed properly.
13. Assist Logistics Coordinator to oversee all activities associated with the delivery and receipt of drugs and non food items to planned field destinations
14. Act as Site Manager for project site, as required
15. Other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Skills & Requirements:

1. Bachelor degree or formal training in logistics preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three years’ experience in humanitarian logistics management within the field of supply chain management (procurement, tendering, contracting, clearance, transport, warehousing, etc.)
2. Understanding of budgets and ability to prepare timely, complete and accurate logistics reports
3. Proven record on the ability and experience of the management of logistics team
4. Experience with donor specific procedures related to logistics
5. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytical approach
6. Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decision independently
7. Reliable, self-motivated, extremely flexible and can work in stressful situations.
8. Ability to work within a team structure as well as independently.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills.
11. Fluent in both English and French required; Arabic is an advantage.
12. Previous experience working in insecure and remote locations.
13. Proficiency with MS word and Excel (minimum requirement)
14. Valid driving license
15. Ability to integrate and work well within a multiethnic and multicultural team

Other Relevant Information (if applicable): * Previous experience in health systems strengthening programs. Previous experience working in Central African Republic

International Medical Corps is a ‘first-responder’ both to natural and men-made disasters and has a mandate of working in remote locations. The organization has a comprehensive security management policy and plan in place and committed to do everything possible within its remit to ensure safety and security. Notwithstanding, the mandate and programming choices of International Medical Corps require staff with high degree of resilience, extremely decisive quality and ability to move fast. 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.

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.