CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 21 Mar 2015

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee, one of the world's largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is unprecedented in scale and in the response required. No previous outbreak has had as many confirmed cases, or as wide of a geographic spread. The situation is complicated by the porous nature of the regions' borders, inaccessibility of the terrain and the presence of multiple active sites of transmission. The outbreak in Sierra Leone started in May 2014 and has rapidly spread due to pourous borders, insufficient contact tracing, community fears and misperceptions.

Currently the IRC is the lead organziaiton in the Ebola Response Consoritum (ERC) comprised of ten international NGOs. We are currently starting a project to support improved Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) at government hospitals. The IRC will directly implement this project to support the government hospitals in Bo, Kenema and Kono districts.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The IPC Nurse Mentors will work in collaboration with their MoHS colleagues to improve IPC practices and structures within government hospitals. The MoHS is currently electing a IPC focal person for each government hospital and will have IPC committess established in all hospitals. The IPC Nurse Mentor will support this new structure, mentoring the MoHS IPC focal person, and serving as a Co-Chair of the IPC hospital committee.

The IPC Nurse Mentor will be responsible for mentoring the MoHS IPC focal person, and working with the hospital management team to plan, develop, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control within the hospital leading trainings for staff in the hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Particiapte in the national IPC in hospital working group and contribute towards SOPs and training manuals
• Conduct IPC trainings with the MoHS IPC focal person for hospital staff
  
• Work with MoHS colleagues to implement IPC practices
  
• Conducts rounds in hospital wards, discussing and montiroing infection control practices with staff
  
• Supports the managmenet of infection control data, and investigates all incidents of infection and reports on incidents to the hospital IPC committee.
  
• Support the hospital management team to identify IPC incidents and investigate, as well as develop and implement improvement plans
  
• Co-chair the hospital IPC committee

REQUIREMENTS (Essential):

• Registerd Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• 3-5 years clinical exerpeicne in a hospital setting
• Previous experience of working in an African setting
  
• Technical expertise in infection, prevention and control
  
• Demonstrated experience in implementing IPC practices and systems improvement, ideally in a low resource setting
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  
• Experience in training and mentoring

REQUIREMENTS (Desirable):

• Masters in Public Helath (MPH)
• Basic data analysis skills

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c2dyYW50LjkwNDg0LjM4MzBAaXJjLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015

MISSION

The objectives in this position are the coordination and sanitary supervision of the logistics and

administration of the Ebola outbreak prevention’s project that the NGO develops in Koinadugu,

Sierra Leone.

CATCHMENT AREA

Sierra Leone

JOB SUMMARY

Project coordination and supervision giving direct reports to the Unity of Human Action.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Medicos delMundo Spain representation in sanitary area/community mobilization

coordination meetings held with different national and international institutional organisms.

· Ensure the execution of working chronogram adjusting the activities to local needs.

· Supervision of the objectives achievement, guaranteeing appropriate monitoring through the

project tracking.

· Work coordination with Ministery services and with international and national organizations

that participate in the area.

· Elaboration of situation reports (“SITREP”),tracking reports andfinal reports demanded by

donors.

· Training in education for health and community mobilization for Sanitary staff.

· Training for hygienist personnel in enviromental control and desinfection activities.

· Coordination both of the expatriate and national personnel, as well as their project.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Medicine and/orNursingstudies - prevention medicine perspective.

Further training: Project management training. Public health management training and previous

experience in outbreak responses shall be considered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Languages: Fluency in English

Computering skills: Basic skills, Microsoft Office package

Availability: 1 to 4 months

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ experience in sanitary coordination of international or emergency cooperation

projects are required.

Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.

SKILLS

Great organizationalskills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.

Médicos del Mundo

Leadership and staff management skills.

Teamwork.

Accuracy and workautonomy.

Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163695/sanitary-coordinator-for-an-ebola-prevention-project-in-sierra-leone.html

Organization: Médicos del Mundo
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 15 Apr 2015

MISSION

Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.

jOB SUMARY

Ensures that the management of the water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste activities are organized so that staff, patients, and the environment inside and outside the ETC are not exposed to ebola virus contaminated material.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Sanitary Project Coordination in Moyamba

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.

The coordinator follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

Non-adherence to the safety regulations can result in immediate dismissal.

General responsibilities:

Responsible for all water, hygiene and sanitation issues linked to the outbreak intervention.

Trains and educates staff of the hospital and other health structures in the affected area with respect to ETC and watsan related issues.

Takes every opportunity to inform and sensitise the population when working in the field.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Attends and participates actively in the Task Force meetings.

Advises the hospital authorities on general health care waste issues.

Monitors and orders stocks of cleaning and disinfection material.

Coordinates with the Hospital Directo for the monitoring and ordering of PPE, and other materials.

Human Resource Management:

Provides technical support to other watsan staff (local & expatriate).

Supervises and guides the Ebola ward support staff.

Supervises and guides the mobile teams.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Water, Hygiene and Sanitation:

Ensures that safety procedures are implemented in all outbreak control activities.

Ensures that sufficient good quality water is available in the ETC

Ensures that sufficient quantities of chlorine solution are always available.

Ensures that latrines and bathing areas are well maintained, and cleaned and disinfected properly.

Ensures that staff and patients are following the protection regulations

Ensures that waste is collected, handled, transported, and disposed of safely and according to the protocols.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ water, sanitation and hygiene coordination experience of international or emergency cooperation projects are required.

Previous experience in similar emergency work, especially in Africa shall be valued.

SKILLS

Great organizational skills. Adaptability to rural areas. Stress management.

Leadership and staff management skills.

Teamwork.

Accuracy and workautonomy.

Sharing MédicosdelMundo’svalues, mission and lines of work.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163812/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-coordinator-for-ebola-treatment-center-ipc-infection-and-prevention-and-control.html

Organization: UN Operation in Côte d'Ivoire
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

This position is located in Abidjan, in the Medical Section of the United Nations Mission in Cote d’Ivoire. The Medical Officer reports to the Chief Medical Officer.Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Medical Officers.):

Clinical Duties:

• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, consult emergency patients,

• Undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations prepare UN staff for travelling providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc.

• Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary

• Follows-up with outside specialists.

• Provides health education and health promotion programs.

• Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.

Medico Administrative Duties:

• Liaises with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities.

• Follows the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations/repatriations.

• Participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/mission.

• Deputizes for a more senior Medical Officer during his/her absence.

Supervisory Administration:

• Manages day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.

• Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).

General:

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies:

Professionalism: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• Planning & organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Qualifications;

Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience. Experience of working in the UN or an International organization especially in conflict areas and adverse living conditions is required.

Education: Doctorate (MD) with experience in infectious disease control and occupational medicine. ACLS/BCLS certification and /or certification in tropical and travel medicine is required.

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required.

How to apply:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Cover Letter Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)

Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants)

Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants)

Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external applicants

ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO:

Contact Name:Fatima Coulibaly Email Address: coulibaly@un.org Copy (cc): Stephanie Appell Email Address: appell@un.org

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 10 Oct 2014

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.

We are currently recruiting for an upcoming project in the DRC valued at $10M a year, over a five year period through CDC/PEPFAR. The primary focus for this critical program is to increase population access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in order to decrease HIV/AIDS associated morbidity and mortality and contribute to the successful control of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the DRC, with a particular focus on the following two provinces: Kinshasa and Katanga.

Responsibilities

The Project Chief of Party (COP) will work with Save the Children’s existing country office in the DRC, but will be solely responsible for the overall management and tactical direction of an HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment program. The Project Chief of Party is expected to provide leadership and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the project-specific program and is responsible for achieving the planned results set out for the program. The COP will be the primary point of contact with the funder, local government counterparts, and partner institutions and is responsible for overall program management and guidance to team members.

To this end, the COP will liaise closely with CDC, local government representatives, Save the Children’s HIV/AIDS dept., Africa Area and Country Offices, and partner organizations. The COP will be the principal representative of the project. The COP will ensure adherence to the overall technical and programmatic quality in its implementation, compliance with the donor and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables. The COP will be responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under this grant, and for linking to broader venues in country for coordination of health service delivery work more broadly

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

· Master’s degree or higher in public health, or related field. MD or PhD preferred.

· Minimum ten (10) years of senior level experience in program development, implementation, and management of health programs

· Minimum ten (10) years of senior level experience working with the DRC Ministry of Health, preferably at the National and Provincial level

· Demonstrated experience managing CDC/PEPFAR or other donor-financed projects

· Strong familiarity and command of USG regulations and compliance

· Proven track record of directing, motivating, and managing project teams composed of technical experts, program managers, and administrative staff

· Strong communication and advocacy skills

· Previous experience of successfully managing relationships with governments, donors, and other partners in a complex political environment

· Background and expertise in HIV and TB

· Extensive field experience in DRC

· Fluency in written and spoken French and English;

· Requirement to travel within DRC and internationally

Please note that this position is contingent upon funding from the donor.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website at: www.savethechildren.org and select, "Careers" and then "Search US Jobs" and then Location is "Africa - Flexible." More details about the position are outlined. EOE

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Mali
Closing date: 23 Sep 2014

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision the Nutrition Manager and under the guidance of the Chief of Child Survival Section, the position is accountable for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNICEF's chronic malnutrition prevention activities, with a particular focus on the regions of Mopti and Sikasso and other areas with high prevalence of malnutrition. The objective of reducing the prevalence of chronic malnutrition and improving the public health and nutrition status of children under 2 through a multisectoral approach: promoting appropriate nutrition-specific actions, including support to appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and supplementation; as well as ensuring strong linkages with all nutrition-sensitive activities in other sectors, such as health, WASH, education and food security. The position is responsible for ensuring overall efficiency, effectiveness and delivery of results in accordance with UNICEF's Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies (CCCs) and national and international humanitarian standards.

Key Expected Results

1. Designs, prepares, implements, monitors and evaluates chronic malnutrition prevention activities, including micronutrient supplementation and infant and young child feeding programmes in emergency and non-emergency settings. Analyzes and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and takes corrective action when necessary to meet programme/project objectives. Develops the work plan for chronic malnutrition prevention activities and monitors compliance to ensure objectives and targets are met and achieved. Guides and supervises professional and support staff, and provides on-the-job training.
2. Ensure strong multisectoral links and integration with activities in other key sectors (health, WASH, education and food security) in chronic malnutrition prevention, both within UNICEF's programmation and with the Government and partner organizations. Document and share innovative multi-sectoral and nutrition specific chronic malnutrition models for learning and evidence building.
3. Undertakes field visits and surveys to monitor and evaluate chronic malnutrition prevention programmes, as well as conducts periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Identifies problems and proposes remedial action. Identifies alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve programme delivery. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and other partners in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme/project(s).
4. Ensure the preparation of the Situation Analysis, nutrition surveys and studies and other data analysis exercises in relation to chronic malnutrition prevention. Participate in the formulation and development of chronic malnutrition prevention goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation. Review and evaluate the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of chronic malnutrition prevention in coordination and collaboration with government and other partners.
5. Contributes to the development and/or introduction of new and innovative strategies, approaches, methods and practices in project management and evaluation with government and other partners for improving chronic malnutrition prevention activities delivery with emphasis on advocacy, community participation and social mobilization. Ensure UNICEF Nutrition response supports community engagement, and as appropriate, participation in behaviour change communication and social mobilization based on the identified needs and priorities and the local context.
6. Interact with government and partners (including UN, Donors, NGOs, CSOs, etc.) in the different stages of the chronic malnutrition nutrition programme implementation to follow up on cooperation agreements, recommendations and other commitments for the chronic malnutrition response, including the development of national partners' capacity.
7. Represent UNICEF Nutrition Programme in national Nutrition coordination fora for chronic malnutrition prevention needs analysis and prioritisation, as well as for the definition of strategies and standards to ensure the promotion of appropriate chronic malnutrition prevention activities, in accordance with national and international standards.
8. Coordinate with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non- supply assistance activities. Approves disbursement of funds ensuring proper utilization and accountability, and that chronic malnutrition prevention activities are within established plans of action, and the programme budget allotments.
9. Participates in the preparation of all chronic malnutrition prevention programme reports for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

Advanced university degree in Health, Nutrition, Social Sciences, or related technical field.

Work Experience

• Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme management, monitoring and evaluation, in a related field.
• Experience in emergency and development contexts and programme coordination
• Experience working with government agencies, local authorities, international organizations, NGOs and communities in the field of Nutrition
• Experience in other related sectors (WASH, health, food security, etc.) and experience in implementing multi-sectoral activities
• Field work experience.

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in French and English required.
• Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking;
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment;
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals;
• Has good leadership skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear;
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives;
• Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources;
• Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments;
• Gains agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating;
• Creates innovative ways of designing projects or outputs in own work area; produces a range of solutions to problems.

Remarks

The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. Aside from the qualifications indicated in the job description for this post, all NETI programme applicants must also meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Completion of an advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) at the time of application;
2. Proficiency in English and another official language of the United Nations;
3. Readiness to be assigned to any UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations;
4. At least 2 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-2 level, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience for functions at the P-3 level. Relevant experience should include work in developing countries and in multicultural environments.

All applicants will be required to complete a technical test questionnaire at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will therefore advance to the next stage of the competitive selection process, which involves various additional assessments including a language proficiency test.

For more information on the NETI Programme, please visit the UNICEF website: www.unicef.org/neti
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