CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

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 SUMMARY

The nurse provides care to the patients, attends to their needs, and ensures they are comfortable. S/he records and communicates information regarding the evolution of the patients.

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 Medical Coordinator of the ETC.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Nurse is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC

· Nurse follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

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

· Takes the vital signs at least once per shift and records in the patient file.

· Gives treatment at the appropriate time as prescribed by the doctor.

· Calls the doctor on duty if any medical problem arises.

· Ensures that each patient always has ORS or plain water for rehydration.

· Assists patients in taking fluid as required or as prescribed by the doctor.

· Ensures that the patients are comfortable.

· Ensures that the patients and their bedding are clean.

· Assists the patients with bathing and personal hygiene.

· Informs the supervisor of the burial team when a patient dies.

· Assists with the doctor’s ward rounds, and records the necessary medical information.

· Makes a detailed report at the end of the shift in the report book.

· Records new patients in the admission book, and completes other data forms as required.

· Attends and participates in the weekly meeting.

· Informs the surveillance team of the general condition of the patients (to inform the relatives at home).

· Ensures that the items for admission are in place before each admission.

· Explains the rules of the VHF Treatment Unit to all new patients, and their relatives.

· Provides the necessary protective gear to the relative and ensures that they are familiar with the rules of the VHF Treatment unit.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ nurse 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/163814/nurse-ebola-treatment-center-etc.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 SUMMARY

Is responsible for the planning, organization, monitoring of all medical activities of the ETC, ensuring overall administrative and human resources management of the hospital as well as the smooth running of all medical activities.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM ETC, with regular visits along the country, mainly to Freetown, if needed.

ORGANIZATION CHART

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans the medical human resources needs for the hospital
• Ensures general management of staff related to hospital activities, working in close collaboration with activity managers and team supervisors
• Ensures that the Hospital staff is properly managed, according to MDM HR vision, policies and values and reports any problem or issue to administration manager and field coordinator
• Ensures that all job descriptions of all hospital staff are updated and accurate.
• Participates in selection and follow up of all hospital staff
• Defines the training needs of the staff, organises and implements trainings for hospital staff.
• Participates in the individual training of the staff by accompanying and/or supporting individuals in their work and generally reinforces skills of all hospital staff.
• Participates in identifying people showing potential within the hospital staff
• Undertakes regular evaluations of the staff under his/her direct supervision (supervisors)
• Manages potential conflicts among hospital staff.
• Promotes communication and active participation of all hospital staff in the project
• Ensures accurate diffusion of information to all staff under supervision.
• Ensures the good transfer of information from one duty team to another.
• Ensures that all hospital staff promotes and maintains confidentiality regarding all patient cases and records.
• Plans and organises in close collaboration with medical team managers all hospital related activities.
• Is in charge of the medical budget plan and budget approval of the hospital.
• Participates in the definition and update of annual hospital HR planning and budgets.
• Is responsible for hygiene and universal precautions in the hospital according to protocols, in cooperation with logistics manager.
• Ensures inter-departmental coordination in order to maintain the continuity of care
• Coordinating the implementation of adapted patient files (registration, follow up, archiving, confidentiality)
• Ensures, in cooperation with logistics manager, that all hospital staff has the material and technical support needed.
• Together with logistic manager, plans and organizes the set out, rehabilitation and maintenance of the premises
• Together with logistic manager, establishes cleaning protocols for the premises and material following MDM procedures
• With the activities managers and team supervisors, identifies material needs (equipment and consumable material) required for the different departments
• Defines the procedures and frequency of logistics and medical material supply for the different departments
• Monitors the proper use material and medicines and their correct inventory
• Monitors the management of the central and departmental pharmacies, based on consumption, ensuring the availability of drugs and medical equipment for all hospital activities
• Ensures that all administrative procedures and hospital documents are used correctly, i.e. discharge paper, transfer paper, etc.).
• Supervises cleanliness of all hospital area.
• Looks after equipment provided.
• Ensures that no material is taken out of hospital without prior authorisation.
• Ensures that inventories of all material and equipment used exist and are updated
• Gathers data and statistics of the different wards in the hospital.
• Informs medical managers or doctors about any possible serious problem or complication, ex. delays in consultations, problems in medicines, etc.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ experience in hospital direction 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/163670/medical-coordinator-of-the-ebola-treatment-center-etc.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 SUMMARY

Is responsible for the planning, organization, and monitoring and execute of all economic activities of the ETC.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION

The successful candidate will be based in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone, at Moyamba MDM office and ETC.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Sanitary Project Coordinator.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES

Money administration and security

• Guarantees that money administration procedures are followed
• Ensuring the management of coordination cash boxes (following up advances and maintaining the advances register, physical inventories and bank account/ check, expenditure conciliations, etc.).
• Checking purchasing procedures are followed (order forms systematically signed by authorized persons).
• Performing cash ups.
• Organizing the system for paying suppliers (following up housing rents etc.), do the payments by check, order bank transfers.
• Paying salary advances, salaries ,taxes and payments notes duly validates by financial coordinator.
• Paying per diems and security envelopes according to the rules. do the payments by check, order bank transfers.
• Following bank account movements, in particular checking balances on a daily basis and alerting his /her responsible
• Giving an initial briefing on money administration to all personnel receiving entitlements (per diem, lodgment, etc.) and/or functioning advances.
• Guarantees accounting procedures are followed
• Checking that expenditures are validated by the management.
• Checking the conformity of justifications.
• Filing and archiving documents.
• Preparing national audits . Inform to Accounting Services in HQ about nationals audit
• Giving a specific briefing on accountancy management to project coordinators and/or logisticians supervising an assistant administrator.
• Follows national legislation
• Gathering information on fiscal legislation (taxes, customs duties, VAT, taxes on hiring contracts, annual declarations etc.) and transmitting it to the health coordinator. If necessary, undertaking this task in liaison with external consultants.

Expenditure carried out within the financial mission

Checking the accounts (field and capital).

Checking the documents attached and cost allocations (project and accounts codes)

Checking the justification documents and their conformity (order forms, invoices, inventories, etc.) in capital and the projects.

Under the responsibility of her/his coordinator, analyzing cash box disparities and providing technical assistance for their resolution (propositions on reorganizatio

Grants coding

Allocating expenditure in the appropriate grant following defined grants criteria

Monthly closure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Academic: University degree or diploma. A Master in International Cooperation and/or Humanitarian Aid is desirable.

REQUIREMENTS

Languages: Very high level of spoken and written English

Office pack user level.

EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate must have at least 5 years’ field experience in emergency situations. At least 3 years’ experience in positions with similar responsibility and working on planning, design, management and monitoring of programmes from a NGDO in fragile scenarios, of complex emergencies. Experience in project planning, implementation and evaluation is desirable. Team coordination experience.

COMPETENCE PROFILE

• High organizational capacity and for adaptation to emergency situations.
• Proven capacity for team leadership and management.
• Team work and networking capacity.
• Thoroughness and self-sufficiency at work.
• Strict compliance with the safety protocols established for the country and MdM mission
• Identification with the lines of work, values and mission of Médicos del Mundo.

AVAILABILITY

To join immediately.

How to apply:

http://trabaja.medicosdelmundo.org/empleos/oferta/163675/sierra-leone-administrator-for-ebola-treatment-centre.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: 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 SUMMARY

Coordinates and manages psychological staff, and ensures that all patients and families are offered appropriate psychological support.

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 Medical Coordinator of the ETC.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator is aware of the risks involved in working in the VHF Treatment Unit.

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 psychological and psychosocial activities linked to the outbreak intervention.

Analyses and plans activities of the mental health team.

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

Participates in interagency meetings dealing with psychological issues, and social mobilisation as required.

Attends and participates actively in weekly staff meeting.

Human resource Management

Supervises and guides the mental health team: Inpatient Psychologist, Community Psychologist.

Provides technical support to the mental health team as required.

Prepares and adapts job descriptions according to the needs.

Identifies, recruits, and trains staff as required.

Psychological and Psychosocial Activities

Ensures that patients are able to benefit from the psychological assistance available.

Assesses capacity of staff and conducts training sessions as required.

Organises and leads regular meetings and debriefings for the mental health team.

Provides support to other outbreak team members as required.

EXPERIENCE

At least two years’ psychologist 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/163681/psychologist-for-the-ebola-treatment-center.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 SUMMARY

The Doctor in Charge is responsible for managing the unit, and overseeing all medical related activities. S/he must follow up on activities and procedures in the wards, including admission and discharge of patients, the evolution of the patients, staff issues, and any problems that may arise. S/he is also responsible for supervising the doctors and clinical officers.

S/he is responsible to ensure that the unit is accepted and integrated within the health structure, and to ensure that other health staff are informed and understand the measures put in place and the procedures for referring patients to the unit.

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 Medical Coordinator of the ETC.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Doctor is aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC treatment unit.

· Doctor follows all regulations concerning infection control and protective measures.

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

· Management of the treatment unit.

· Coordination with Hospital Director

· Ensures that all new staff members are trained properly.

· Organises and chairs a weekly meeting with the medical and non-medical staff working in the treatment unit.

· Responsible for forwarding relevant problems and issues arising from the weekly meeting to the medical superintendent/hospital authorities.

· Prepares duty roster for doctors and clinical officers.

· Visits the treatment wards or communicates with the Doctor on Duty at least twice a day.

· Records data and patient information as required.

· Informs Medical Superintendent and coordination team of the situation in the treatment unit.

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 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/163676/doctor-of-the-ebola-treatment-center.html

Organization: Heart to Heart International
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

The WASH Coordinator’s main task is to manage the smooth and safe operation of WASH related interventions in ETU, including establishing, supervising, coordinating and implementing quality control and assurance mechanisms. (S)he will oversee various teams involved in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities, including in high risk areas. This position will be based in country.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Implementation

• Establish and manage an efficient and safe system for the production and distribution of sufficient amounts of chlorine solutions throughout the ETU
• Ensure reliant water supply for all purposes throughout the ETU
• Ensure appropriate and safe collection, transport, treatment and disposal of all liquid and solid wastes
• Ensures safe management of dead bodies in accordance with established protocols
• Ensure all necessary safety measures are applied in the handling of materials, supplies and equipment
• Ensure frequent and accurate disinfection and cleaning as per established protocols
• In collaboration with WASH Coordinator and logs team, monitor supply chain for necessary WASH supplies, equipment and material, adequately reflecting scaling up of services at treatment centre if necessary
• Human Resource Management
• Establish and/or manage teams of national staff with various tasks inside the ETU, including hygienists, cleaners, laundry workers, burial teams, chlorinators, waste managers
• Ensure all team members are fully induced to their tasks, and closely monitor strict adherence to established protocols
• Maintain staff rotations and shifts of different teams under management

Other

• Ensure smooth operation through collaboration and effective communication between all teams working at ETU
• Provide regular updates to supervisor and team on progress, priorities and constraints – verbally and in writing
• Represent Heart to Heart International to governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in civil / public health engineering or related field
• 3+ years of professional WASH technical experience, with at least 1 year in emergency response
• Proven experience in WASH in health facilities, including management of infectious waste
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Willingness to enter high risk area at the ETU
• Competent in staff training and management
• Interpersonal qualities: Excellent management skills, promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure
• Work experience in West Africa preferable

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Heart to Heart International, Inc. (HHI) is a nonprofit international health organization. Since its founding in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth more than $1.2 billion to more than 150 countries, including the United States. HHI responds to crises and natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. HHI broadens access to healthcare with medical education opportunities and laboratory standards training around the U.S. and in Haiti, and also works with U.S. safety-net clinics to increase their capacity by providing medical equipment, supplies and volunteers that are vital to operations.

As it works to create healthier communities around the world, HHI is motivated by the same faith-based values that guided that its founders. These values are the motivation behind creating a faith-friendly environment - inviting all people to serve the poor and those in need. Everyone has something to offer and HHI is inclusive of all people to serve with their time, talent and resources. HHI is a volunteer–based movement intentionally managed to create a transformational experience for the volunteer. The organization is as interested in seeing volunteers find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives as it is helping people in challenging situations. The volunteer’s experience is at the heart of the mission, making HHI notably unique in comparison to other charitable organizations.

How to apply:

To apply for this position:

• Email your cover letter, CV/resume, and references to Carla Orner (carla.orner@hearttoheart.org), referencing the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
• Complete the Operation Ebola Medical Volunteer Application Form so your information is on record:

(https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=764124636)

Organization: Heart to Heart International
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance/Admin Officer with provide overall managements of the finance administration matters required in grant management. This person will be responsible for financial reporting and management based on donor requirement and regulations. The FAO will ensure the budget tracking and spending analysis against implementation plan are approved by the donor, USAID. S/he will ensure that all finance and administration related activities comply with local law. This position will be based in country.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial

• Establish and implement financial procedures in line with organizational requirements
• Timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with organizational and donor requirements and deadlines
• Establish and prepare accurate and timely information for budget monitoring and progress reporting of program funds and grants
• Provide financial management advice on revisions of budgets, preparing periodical forecasts and any changes needed
• Management and reconciliation of the bank and cash accounts, preparation of the weekly cash counts and monthly financial records including cashbooks, to be submitted to USAID, ensuring financial and resource accountability and effective management for records as required for auditing.
• Control of salary payments to staff, including national insurance and tax liabilities, reconciling the same and monitoring medical expenses, subsistence allowances, mobile phone usage, etc.
• Collection and filing of regular financial reports and budget records.
• Recruit and manage Finance/Administration staff in line with good organizational practice
• Work with HHI’s Operations, Programs and Liberian country staff to identify and fulfill staff needs.

2. Human Resource Management

• Supervise the human resource, finance and administrative functions in field offices to ensure their smooth and effective operations
• Supervise the oversight of staff personnel files inclusive of contracts, leave records and other paperwork required for employment in local context
• Ensure compliance to local labor laws including contracts, compensation packages, taxes and working hours
• Collaborate with security officer to maintain security of staff in the field location
• Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted and to offer support to field staff
• Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
• Ensure that finance department is fully staffed, hires local staff, ensure that job descriptions are developed and on file, timesheets collected

3. Training

• Determines and oversees training needs for finance and human resources staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous work in a developing county or resource-deprived environment at the management level
• Minimum of a college or university degree in Accounting or Business Administration; preferably a Master’s degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years managerial experience in a non-profit organization or equivalent experience, training and education
• Experience in the administrative and financial management of overseas programs at management level
• Extensive experience in working with computerized accounting systems, preferably QuickBooks.
• Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with USAID or other donor organizations as the World Bank or IMF preferable
• Provide demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to train others and work with minimal supervision
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Heart to Heart International, Inc. (HHI) is a nonprofit international health organization. Since its founding in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth more than $1.2 billion to more than 150 countries, including the United States. HHI responds to crises and natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. HHI broadens access to healthcare with medical education opportunities and laboratory standards training around the U.S. and in Haiti, and also works with U.S. safety-net clinics to increase their capacity by providing medical equipment, supplies and volunteers that are vital to operations.

As it works to create healthier communities around the world, HHI is motivated by the same faith-based values that guided that its founders. These values are the motivation behind creating a faith-friendly environment - inviting all people to serve the poor and those in need. Everyone has something to offer and HHI is inclusive of all people to serve with their time, talent and resources. HHI is a volunteer–based movement intentionally managed to create a transformational experience for the volunteer. The organization is as interested in seeing volunteers find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives as it is helping people in challenging situations. The volunteer’s experience is at the heart of the mission, making HHI notably unique in comparison to other charitable organizations.

How to apply:

To apply for this position:

• Email your cover letter, CV/resume, and references to Carla Orner (carla.orner@hearttoheart.org), referencing the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
• Complete the Operation Ebola Medical Volunteer Application Form so your information is on record:

(https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=764124636)

Organization: Heart to Heart International
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ETU medical coordinator is responsible for managing the ETU, and overseeing all medical related activities in the centre. S/he must follow up on activities and procedures in the wards, including admission and discharge of patients, the evolution of the patients, staff issues, and any problems that may arise. S/he is also responsible for supervising the doctors and clinical officers. S/he is responsible for the induction and training of (medical) staff on the infections prevention and control protocols and procedures.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Coordination and Planning

• S/he should establish Infection Prevention Control (IPC) procedures and protocols and ensure all (medical) are trained on them.
• Supervise and monitor adherence to IPC protocols and correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Manage and provide support to all medical activities in the treatment center.
• Establish, manage and ensure proper patients records and data collection system is in place
• Visits the treatment wards or communicates with the Doctor on Duty at least twice a day.
• Give daily written updates of the situation in the centre to Chief Medical Officer

2.Training and Capacity Building

• Train staff on IPC and the correct use of PPE.
• Train doctors, clinical officers and nurses on the treatment protocols for Ebola patients
• Liaise with other senior staff members in the centre to train non-medical staff on IPC and PPE procedures and protocols.

3.Management

• Organizes and chairs a weekly meeting with the medical and non-medical staff working in the treatment unit to take stock of how things are going and implement corrective measures via written notes accordingly.
• Responsible for forwarding relevant problems and issues arising from the weekly meeting to the Chief Medical Officer.
• Prepares duty roster for doctors and clinical officers
• Monitors the wellbeing of staff and immediately report any issues to the Chief Medical Officer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum medical degree (MD or RN); addition Masters of Public Health preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or resource-limited environment.
• Post-graduate qualification in infectious / tropical diseases is a plus
• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Will have excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment.
• Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties / tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal**ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:**

Heart to Heart International, Inc. (HHI) is a nonprofit international health organization. Since its founding in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth more than $1.2 billion to more than 150 countries, including the United States. HHI responds to crises and natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. HHI broadens access to healthcare with medical education opportunities and laboratory standards training around the U.S. and in Haiti, and also works with U.S. safety-net clinics to increase their capacity by providing medical equipment, supplies and volunteers that are vital to operations.

As it works to create healthier communities around the world, HHI is motivated by the same faith-based values that guided that its founders. These values are the motivation behind creating a faith-friendly environment - inviting all people to serve the poor and those in need. Everyone has something to offer and HHI is inclusive of all people to serve with their time, talent and resources. HHI is a volunteer–based movement intentionally managed to create a transformational experience for the volunteer. The organization is as interested in seeing volunteers find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives as it is helping people in challenging situations. The volunteer’s experience is at the heart of the mission, making HHI notably unique in comparison to other charitable organizations.

How to apply:

To apply for this position:

• Email your cover letter, CV/resume, and references to Carla Orner (carla.orner@hearttoheart.org), referencing the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
• Complete the Operation Ebola Medical Volunteer Application Form so your information is on record:

(https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=764124636)

Organization: Heart to Heart International
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

POSITION TITLE:Nurse

COUNTRY:Liberia

REPORTS TO:Chief Medical Officer

SALARY STATUS:Temporary Contract (Contingent on Funding Approval)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The nurse will be responsible for providing care in the Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU). S/he will perform basic nursing assignments and act as a supervisor by completing various administrative tasks. This position will be based in country.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care

• Participate in trainings regarding infection control, clinical management, use of protective personal equipment, and other aspects related to care of Ebola patients.
• Provide direct clinical care to Ebola patients, fully abiding by established Heart to Heart International policies and procedures.
• Provide training to local and international staff in the correct and safe care of Ebola patients.
• Examine and treat patients in the ETU according to the guidelines and available protocols
• Monitor and coordinate emergency program activities assigned for the project
• Act upon suspected or confirmed communicable diseases according to the protocols and inform the Medical Director
• Anticipate changing needs and emergencies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in Nursing degree
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• At least three years of recent experience working in an acute care setting
• Experience living and working in resource-limited environments is strongly preferred.
• Exemplary interpersonal communication skills required to interact effectively with senior leadership, partners and clinicians on sensitive political and confidential issues.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently.
• Evidence of providing culturally sensitive and competent quality care in an extremely stressful environment
• Excellent self-motivation skills.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:

Heart to Heart International, Inc. (HHI) is a nonprofit international health organization. Since its founding in 1992, HHI has delivered medical aid and supplies worth more than $1.2 billion to more than 150 countries, including the United States. HHI responds to crises and natural disasters both domestically and internationally by supplying medical relief and mobilizing volunteers. HHI broadens access to healthcare with medical education opportunities and laboratory standards training around the U.S. and in Haiti, and also works with U.S. safety-net clinics to increase their capacity by providing medical equipment, supplies and volunteers that are vital to operations.

As it works to create healthier communities around the world, HHI is motivated by the same faith-based values that guided that its founders. These values are the motivation behind creating a faith-friendly environment - inviting all people to serve the poor and those in need. Everyone has something to offer and HHI is inclusive of all people to serve with their time, talent and resources. HHI is a volunteer–based movement intentionally managed to create a transformational experience for the volunteer. The organization is as interested in seeing volunteers find a renewed sense of purpose in their lives as it is helping people in challenging situations. The volunteer’s experience is at the heart of the mission, making HHI notably unique in comparison to other charitable organizations.

How to apply:

To apply for this position:

• Email your cover letter, CV/resume, and references to Carla Orner (carla.orner@hearttoheart.org), referencing the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.
• Complete the Operation Ebola Medical Volunteer Application Form so your information is on record:

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Organization: BroadReach
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 17 Nov 2014

Type of position:Full time

Location:Samburu County

Proposed start Date: ASAP

Position summary and introduction

APHIAplus IMARISHA is an AMREF Kenya-led USAID-funded integrated health program in the Northern Arid Lands Region, implemented by five consortium partners. The program operates in 8 counties of Turkana, Isiolo, Samburu, Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa and Tana River. BroadReach Healthcare works with other consortium members to strengthen and expand high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, MNCH and Nutrition services and Continuous Quality Improvement in the public and private sectors, as well as to coordinate, track and implement innovations for improving health outcomes.

BroadReach Healthcare (BRHC), one of the consortium partners on APHIAplus IMARISHA,is a rapidly growing global healthcare solutions company with offices in Arlington, VA, South Africa and around the globe. The company is a worldwide leader in developing, implementing, and managing innovative healthcare systems and delivery networks. The company has particular expertise in the management and scale-up of HIV/AIDS treatment programs in Africa. BRHC is recruiting for a Senior Program Officer (SPO)-Care and Treatment to be based in Samburu County. The key role for the position is to provide leadership andtechnical support and mentorship of health care workers in both public and private health facilities as well as county health personnel to ensure provision of expanded high quality integrated HIV care and treatment, TB, MNCH and Nutrition services and Continuous Quality Improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the BRHC Team Lead and the R3 Senior Technical Advisor; the Senior Program Officer shall be responsible to:

· Co-ordinate the planning, carrying out, analysis and dissemination of results of site capacity assessments (using the TQA tool) at supported facilities

· Ensure that program annual service delivery targets for the county/ region are achieved and develops a remedial plan where the targets are not achieved

· Ensure synergy with the county technical team in site level supervision

· Outline mechanisms and a feedback loop for all activities that appear in the work plan when and how they were accomplished and any pending issues

· Work with the team to collect and analyze agreed monthly Quality of service indicators (QOS) reports from health facilities and provide guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes

· Support health facility teams to build local capacity for quality improvement activities by establishing Work Improvement teams at different departments that will identify gaps, analyze, prioritize and implement QI projects

· Maintain thorough documentation of activities and track deliverables

· Coordinate dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilizing project data to prioritize interventions

· Take lead in compilation of the monthly activity reports and quarterly project performance reports on all the clinical areas

· Represent the project as delegated in critical stakeholder meetings and activities

· Maintain current knowledge of medical practice standards and developments

· Identifying, planning and implementing interventions aimed at health systems strengthening for both public and private health service providers

· Serve as point person in assigned geographic region for private sector engagement and tracking program innovations

· Advocate for and promote private public partnerships in health service delivery within the region

· Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Technical Advisory Committee

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing or in a Health related field with 7 years of relevant experience (Diploma in a related field and 10+ years’ experience will also be considered); a MPH will be an added advantage

· Significant field experience in clinical and/or community-based care of persons living with HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health programming, preferably with a USAID implementing partner

· Experience in Health Care programming at the field level and providing technical assistance to partner organizations; knowledge and experience of ART programmatic and technical issues highly desired

· Program management experience and experience in a supervisory role is a plus

· Knowledge and experience with Kenya HIV Quality Improvement Framework

· Experience with participatory planning and evaluation methods preferred

· Experience working with the private health sector and/or commercial business a plus

· Willingness and ability to work in Northern Kenya

· Understanding of key stakeholders, geography, culture, and institutions in Kenya, preferably Northern Kenya

· Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills with the proven ability to foster good will and build consensus at all organizational levels

· High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point)

· Fluency in written and spoken English

Desired Skills

· Strong organizational, time management, computer and communicative skills

· Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions

· Ability to carry out multiple assignments and plan accordingly in order to meet scheduled deadlines

· Ability to analyze, compare and interpret facts and figures and make sound judgments based upon this knowledge

· Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training

· Ability to cultivate team work and team spirit in order to strengthen and cultivate relationships

· Ability to clearly communicate results of work both orally and in writing to stakeholders and management

· Ability to interface with multiple stakeholders, representatives, and partners in a professional manner on an ongoing basis

· Comfortable in rapidly changing and uncertain environments, including multi-tasking

· Able and willing to travel extensively, as work demands

· High level of professionalism and leadership combined with a passion for health issues

· Self-motivated with a strong entrepreneurial spirit

· Fluency in Northern Kenyan dialects

· Proficiency with STATA or SPSS statistical software packages is a plus

BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

BroadReach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.brhc.com

How to apply:

How to apply: (PLEASE – NO PHONE CALLS.)

To submit your cover letter and CV directly to our website, please go to https://jobs-brhc.icims.com/jobs/1598/senior-program-officer-%E2%80%93ca... . (Only those applicants who most closely fit the job requirements will be contacted for interviews.) – (HIGHLY PREFERRED)

To submit your cover letter and CV by E-mail: Please send it to broadreach01@brhc.com. (Only those applicants who most closely fit the job requirements will be contacted for interviews.)

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

IFRC is recruiting WatSan Delegates in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We are looking to recruit technical staff with experience in working in a resource-poor setting. We prefer delegates who have worked in a clinical environment. A range of professionals may have the ideal skillset for the position of a WatSan delegate, including engineers, hospital technicians, water and sanitation experts, or hygiene promoters.

Delegates will receive:

• Full medical check including health briefing.

• A 2-day pre-deployment course prior to the mission and a 5-day supervised on-the-job introduction upon arrival to the duty station before starting to work autonomously.

• High standard personal protective equipment.

• Post-assignment debrief, medical check, psychological support and support for self-monitoring. Duration of the mission is 1-2 months.

Job Purpose

The WatSan Delegate will work as part of a team of International Red Cross and Red Crescent nurses, doctors, and technicians. He/she will actively engage in providing water supply and sanitation to the Ebola Treatment Centre’s high and low risk areas. The delegate will coach, mentor and supervise both international and national staff in the ETC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in the IFRC Ebola Treatment Centre and provides water and sanitation services.
• Plans, organises, documents and evaluates the WatSan activities in the ETC.
• Participates in internal or external meetings to ensure continuity and quality of WatSan.
• Conducts regular maintenance checks on water supply network and carries out necessary repairs.
• Ensures solid waste is properly disposed of in the ETC.
• Prepares and monitors the quality of water and chlorine solution.
• Ensures chlorine is properly controlled and stored.
• Works with logistics to ensure a supply of WatSan equipment and consumables.
• Operates and maintains the generator and lighting system for the ETC.
• Supports construction for new ETCs and expansion (if applicable)
• Supports Infection Prevention and Control team to ensure consistent infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times, a clean hygienic environment is maintained at all times and to ensure safe and dignified burial of the deceased.
• Records and communicates information related to water supply and sanitation of the ETC.
• Carries out other task within his/her area of responsibility as requested.

Education

Engineering or related technical experience is a requirement
Postgraduate diploma in engineering, public health, infectious diseases, emergency medicine will be an asset.

Experience

Minimum 2 years field experience is a requirement
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Promotion Experience is a requirement
Previous work in WatSan in a clinical setting is preferred
Previous work with infection prevention and control would be preferred
Practical work in epidemic response is a requirement
Resource poor settings would be preferred
Previous humanitarian aid missions is preferred

Knowledge, skills and languages

All required:
Works well in a multi-disciplinary team
Works well under pressure
Can live in basic conditions
Flexible to changing needs and fluctuating workload
Ability and willingness to follow strict infection prevention and control protocols.
Good knowledge of water supply and sanitation

Languages:
Fluently spoken and written English is a requirement

Other languages:
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via the following link:

http://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-...

Comments

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 Dec 2014

Background

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 189 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Organizational Context

IFRC is recruiting registered nurses in response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We are looking to recruit clinical staff with experience in working in a resource-poor setting. We also need nurses with experience of tropical medicine and working in infectious disease control or emergency medicine to work in an Ebola Treatment Centre.

Successful candidates will receive:

• Full medical check including health briefing.

• A 2-day pre-deployment course prior to the mission and a 5-day supervised on-the-job introduction upon arrival to the duty station before starting to work autonomously.

• High standard personal protective equipment.

• Post-assignment debrief, medical check, psychological support and support for self-monitoring.

Duration of the mission is 2 months and has the formula 1W+4W+3W. 1 week for travel and training, 4 weeks for clinical work in the ETC and 3 weeks for cooling off. The cooling off period is for rest and recuperation. The IFRC follows the highest standards and rigorous protocols of infection prevention and control in its Ebola Treatment Centres, hence the risk of staff getting infected during work is very low, but it is not zero. Therefore the obligatory 3 week cooling-off period includes a regime of health checks and close contact with a staff health officer.

Job Purpose

The RN will work as part of a team of International Red Cross and Red Crescent nurses and doctors. He/she will actively engage in providing high quality nursing care to patients with suspected or confirmed EVD. The RN will coach, mentor and supervise both international and national staff in the ETC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works in the IFRC Ebola Treatment Centre and provides high quality nursing care to a range of patients.
• Plans, organises, documents and evaluates the nursing care the patients in the ETC.
• Participates in internal or external meetings to ensure continuity and quality of care to patients.
• Ensures consistent infection prevention and control procedures are followed at all times.
• Evaluates and re-evaluates treatment based on clinical assessment.
• Records and communicates information related to the care of the patients.
• Carries out other task within his/her area of responsibility as requested.

Education

Registered Nurse (active registration in country of origin) is a requirement
Postgraduate diploma in infectious diseases, emergency medicine, anaesthetic nursing or intensive care will be an asset.

Experience

Minimum 3 years post registration experience is required
preference will be given to previous work with infection prevention and control
Practical work in epidemic response is preferred
Resource poor hospital settings is a preference
Previous humanitarian aid missions is preferred

Knowledge, skills and languages

All required:
Works well in a multi-disciplinary team
Works well under pressure
Can live in basic conditions
Flexible to changing needs and fluctuating workload
Ability and willingness to follow strict infection prevention and control protocols.
Good knowledge of barrier nursing

Languages:
Fluently spoken and written English is a requirement

Other languages:

Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) preferred

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via the following link:

http://www.ifrc.org/en/who-we-are/working-with-us/current-vacancies/job-...

Comments

There will be a continous rotation of delegates in this role.

The Federation is an equal opportunity employer.

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: International Medical Corps
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 30 Sep 2014

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 for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is deploying an emergency response team (ERT) to assess the country after the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in May 2014. The ERT will assess the provision of direct clinical care. The ERT will expand the current activities including: health education, health awareness, surveillance and contact tracing support.

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Objective Of The Post:
The ETC charge nurse coordinates and manages the nursing staff. S/he ensures that proper care is provided to the patients and that the care corresponds to the doctor’s orders. S/he also ensure that all activities in the wards are carried out safely.

In collaboration and liaison with other senior IMC staff (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, and HR Manager) and the Medical Coordinator in the center, s/he is responsible to ensure that the infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and protocols including the correct use of personal protective equipment are respected and adhered to.
S/he is responsible for the induction and training of nursing staff on the infection prevention and control protocols and procedures.

Technical Support

• The ETC Charge Nurse should be aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.
• Coordinate with the ETC Medical Coordinator
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure safe compassionate nursing care is provided
• She should ensure that sufficient protective equipment and materials are available in the dressing rooms
• Order protective equipment and materials when required
• Ensure that protective gear is used properly, and that safety protocols and infection control measures are followed
• Monitor the consumption of drugs and order as necessary
• Organize orders of other requirements
• Supervise nurses and monitor adherence to case management and IPC protocols and correct use of PPE
• Ensure nurses are properly collecting and recording data for each patient.

Training / Capacity Building

• Supervise training of new nurses, and closely monitor and supervise their activities until able to work independently
• Enforce the buddy system for all nurses and doctors entering the ETC

Human Resource Management

• Responsible for notifying the ETC Medical Coordinator about any problems with nursing staff and compliance with protocols.
• Prepare duty roster for nurses
• Organize staff handovers between each shift
• Monitor the wellbeing of nurses and other staff and immediately report any issues to the ETC Medical Coordinator

Coordination

• Coordinate with other senior IMC staff members (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, HR Manager) in the center to ensure the smooth running of the treatment center
• Work with other senior colleagues to establish corrective measures when / if problems arise.

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of nursing degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or resource-limited environment.
• Post-graduate qualification in infectious / tropical diseases is a plus
• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Previous NGO experience.
• Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written in English.
• Will have excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment.
• Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties / tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.Other Relevant Information (if applicable):Accountable to:
• The Charge Nurse is accountable to the ETC Medical Coordinator or the designated person.
• Willing to take on other duties and tasks as directed by ETC Medical Coordinator or the Country Director.
• Working hours: On call 24 hours per day.

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.

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 27 Sep 2014

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 for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is deploying an emergency response team (ERT) to assess the country after the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak starting in May 2014. The ERT will assess the provision of direct clinical care. The ERT will expand the current activities including: health education, health awareness, surveillance and contact tracing support.

Objective Of The Post:
The ETC medical coordinator is responsible for managing the ETC, and overseeing all medical related activities in the centre. S/he must follow up on activities and procedures in the wards, including admission and discharge of patients, the evolution of the patients, staff issues, and any problems that may arise. S/he is also responsible for supervising the doctors and clinical officers.

In collaboration and liaison with other senior IMC staff (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, and HR Manager) in the centre s/he is responsible to ensure that the infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and protocols including the correct use of personal protective equipment are respected and adhered to.
S/he is responsible for the induction and training of (medical) staff on the infections prevention and control protocols and procedures.
Responsibilities:

Technical Support

• The ETC MedCo should be aware of the risks involved in working in the ETC.
S/he should establish IPC procedures and protocols and ensure all (medical) are trained on them. .
• Supervise and monitor adherence to IPC protocols and correct use of PPE .
Manage and provide support to all medical activities in the treatment center.
• Establish, manage and ensure proper patients records and data collection system is in place
• Visits the treatment wards or communicates with the Doctor on Duty at least twice a day.
• Give daily updates of the situation in the centre to the IMC Country Medical Director (CMD)

Training / Capacity Building

• Train staff on IPC and the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Train doctors, clinical officers and nurses on the treatment protocols for ebola patients
• Liaise with other senior IMC staff members (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, HR Manager) in the centre to train non-medical staff on IPC and PPE procedures and protocols.

Human Resource Management

• Organizes and chairs a weekly meeting with the medical and non-medical staff working in the treatment unit to take stock of how things are going and implement corrective measures accordingly.
• Responsible for forwarding relevant problems and issues arising from the weekly meeting to the IMC Country Medical Director.
• Prepares duty roster for doctors and clinical officers in liaison with the Head Nurse.
• Monitors the wellbeing of staff and immediately report any issues to the IMC Country Medical Director

Coordination

• Coordinate with other senior IMC staff members (WASH Coordinator, Site Engineer, Logistics Manager, HR Manager) in the centre to ensure the smooth running of the treatment centre
• Work with other senior colleagues to establish corrective measures when / if problems arise.

Skills & Requirements:
• Minimum medical degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience required, of which 1-2 years should be of developing country experience or resource-limited environment.
Post-graduate qualification in infectious / tropical diseases is a plus
• Experience in overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and communicable diseases.
• Previous NGO experience.
• Will have excellent communications skills, both oral and written in English.
• Will have excellent self-motivation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently in difficult environment.
• Extremely flexible, willing to take on other duties / tasks and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
• Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively.

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.