CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 12 Oct 2014

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Liberia, and supervision of the Senior Medical Coordinator, in his/her function as Team Leader of an IOM ETUs-Support Mobile Medical Team, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the supervision, effective coordination and implementation of quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) mechanisms of all the medical, infection prevention and control, occupational health and psychosocial support activities related to management of a cluster of Ebola Treatment Units (ETUs) within IOM operations in Liberia.

S/he is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards, safety of IOM personnel, building and maintaining of partnership with agencies and Government, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support as ETUs-Support Mobile Medical Team Leader, the Senior Medical Coordinator in the management, administration, implementation, internal and external coordination of all clinical services, infection prevention and control and related services of the management of the IOM Ebola Response Project in Liberia, in coordination of other logistics and support IOM team leaders.
2. Lead the Infection Prevention and Control practitioners in the direct application of updated and effective safety, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) measures and internationally accepted infection prevention and control standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols (e.g. WHO, MSF, US Centres for Disease Control etc.) in both clinical and non-clinical services of ETUs set up:

i) Patient Admissions Unit (PAD);

ii) Patient Care Wards (CARE);

iii) Infection Prevention and Control (INF-Control);

iv) Pharmaceutical Supply and Medical Consumables;

v) Bio-waste Management and Body Removal;

vi) Occupational Health and Safety of Staff;

vii) Psychosocial Support (PSS); and Social Communications; as well as logistics, WASH, transport etc. in all ETUs operations.

1. Manage the internal medical coordination mechanisms in all phases of the ETUs operations with IOM Senior Medical Coordinator and ETUs medical care operations (doctors, nurses, operations, logistics, pharmacy and medical supplies occupational health and psychosocial support etc. and other logistic, operations, and administration managers.
2. Serve as IOM’s focal point in coordination and liaison with the external ETUs staff in the QA/QC mechanisms and clinical management of ETUs; including organizing joint meetings, trainings, monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.
3. Facilitate and manage the scheduling of on-site Ebola training requirements of all staff involved in ETUs operations with external partners and IOM ETUs section team leaders.
4. Monitor and analyse the infection and prevention control, ETUs clinical services and wider public health process, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, recommending specific actions, and assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation protocols.
5. Report on identified needs and constraints, and advise the Senior Medical Coordinator on progress, plans, priorities, and issues related to QA/QC and effectiveness within ETUs operations.
6. Represent IOM at health and other related coordination meetings, liaise and coordinate with national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health related matters; key counterparts will include Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), International Medical Corps (IMC) other Health Cluster partner agencies among others, and other stakeholders.
7. Ensure that critical epidemiological and operational data are collected and analysed at the level of ETUs, and are transmitted as needed. Provide periodic technical updates and documentation/ dissemination of best practice materials in close coordination with IOM Liberia team, and MHD at Headquarters as appropriate.
8. Contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs, as well as for donors and partner agencies.
9. Undertake duty trips to ETUs locations on a regular basis.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Doctorate in General Medicine, Internal or Emergencies Medicine or a related field from an accredited academic institution with eight years of relevant professional experience; or

· University degree in the above fields with ten years of relevant professional experience;

· Post-graduate education in Public Health, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Assistance or Hospital Administration is an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in clinical care in a hospital setting; treatment of communicable diseases (e.g. tuberculosis, cholera, dengue hemorrhagic fever etc.);
• Experience in infection prevention and control measures, safety practices and bio-waste management including experience in evaluating health programmes and protocols;
• Experience in working with government and/or at international agencies; including conceptualisation, analysis and implementation of programmes; and resource mobilization;
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors and organizations;
• Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases and in a resource poor setting is beneficial;
• Familiarity with the public health sector in the African region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Liberian Kreyol is an advantage.

Note:

* With frequent travel to field missions within Liberia.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by October 12, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 12 Oct 2014

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Liberia, and supervision of the Senior Medical Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the establishment, supervision, effective coordination and implementation of quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) mechanisms of all the medical, infection prevention and control activities related to management of Ebola Treatment Units (ETUs) operations in Liberia, including all measures to prevent the nosocomial spread of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to staff and public, prevention of environmental contamination, and safety of staff and public throughout all activities of ETUs, such as admission, triage, in-patient care, disposal of waste, burials, interaction with public and communities.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out his/ her duties in accordance with strictest ethical standards, safety of IOM personnel, building and maintaining of partnership with agencies and Government, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the Senior Medical Coordinator in the management, administration, implementation, internal and external coordination of all clinical services, infection prevention and control and related services of the management of the IOM Ebola Response Project in Liberia.
2. Advise ETUs Team Leaders and lead the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practitioners in the direct application and implementation of updated and effective safety, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) measures and internationally accepted infection prevention and control standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols ((e.g. WHO, MSF, US Centers for Disease Control etc) in both clinical and non-clinical services of ETUs set up:

i) Patient Admissions Unit (PAD);

ii) Patient Care Wards (CARE);

iii) Infection Prevention and Control (INF-Control);

iv) Pharmaceutical Supply and Medical Consumables;

v) Bio-waste Management and Body Removal;

vi) Occupational Health and Safety of Staff;

vii) Psychosocial Support (PSS); and Social Communications; as well as logistics, WASH, transport etc in all ETUs operations.

1. Supervise and liaise with IOM Infection Control Practitioners of multiple ETUs to ensure strict application of IPC measures.
2. Manage internal IPC coordination mechanisms in all phases of the ETUs operations with IOM Senior Medical Coordinator and ETUs medical care operations (team leaders, doctors, nurses, operations, logistics, pharmacy and medical supplies occupational health and psychosocial support etc.
3. Serve as IOM’s focal point in coordination and liaison with the external ETUs staff on IPC mechanisms in ETUs; including organizing joint meetings, ongoing training and assessment of effective infection control practices (quality assurance) of ETUs operations; monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.
4. Monitor and analyze the infection and prevention control, ETUs clinical services and wider public health process, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, recommending specific actions, and assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation protocols.
5. Advise the Senior Medical Coordinator on progress, plans, priorities, needs and issues related to IPC mechanisms within ETUs operations.
6. Represent IOM at health and other related coordination meetings, liaise and coordinate with national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health related matters; key counterparts will include Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), International Medical Corps (IMC) other Health Cluster partner agencies among others, and other stakeholders.
7. Provide periodic technical updates and documentation/ dissemination of best practice materials in close coordination with IOM Liberia team, and MHD at Headquarters as appropriate.
8. Contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs, as well as for donors and partner agencies.
9. Undertake duty trips to ETUs locations on a regular basis.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies:

Behavioural

· Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;

· Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;

· Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;

· Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;

· Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

· Displays mastery of subject matter;

· Contributes to a collegial team environment;

• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);

· Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;

· Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

· Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

· Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;

· Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Master’s degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Assistance, medical specialization in Infectious Diseases plus University Degree in Medicine or a related field from an accredited academic institution with eight years of relevant professional experience; or

· University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least ten years of professional experience.

· Clinical and post graduate training in infectious diseases, microbiology or infection control is an advantage.

Experience

· Experience in clinical care in hospital settings; treatment of communicable diseases (e.g. tuberculosis, cholera, dengue hemorrhagic fever etc);

· Experience in infection prevention and control measures, safety practices and bio-waste management;

· Experience in the implementation of infection control programmes;

· Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases and in a resource poor setting are beneficial;

· Familiarity with the public health sector in the African region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Liberian Kreyol is an advantage.

Note:

*With frequent travel to field missions within Liberia.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by October 12, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Organization: Project Concern International
Country: Angola, United States of America
Closing date: 03 Nov 2014

Background:This position will support a global program to be awarded by USAID/Washington. The program is designed to increase the use of underutilized or emerging reproductive, maternal and newborn health (RMNH) priority interventions and commodities with a specific focus on the prevention and management of preterm birth (PTB) and low birth weight (LBW) complications. This program will focus on evidence, advocacy, and catalytic efforts that will be needed to increase use of critical under-utilized PTB/LBW prevention and care interventions and associated commodities. The program will scale-up evidenced-based and underutilized PTB/LBW interventions within 24 USAID priority countries by translating evidence into action at and below the national level, increasing capacity and performance for improved service delivery at facility and community levels, and increasing prioritization of PTB/LBW within national and global policies, protocols and initiatives. To demonstrate how to implement and scale-up interventions by addressing bottlenecks and testing new, integrative approaches, EP-SCALE will also support implementation in four demonstration countries from among USAID priority countries.

The Senior M&E/Program Manager will support the management and implementation of project activities, including overall responsibility for the design and management of all program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities. S/he will work with the Director and technical team as well as with USAID and other relevant partners to ensure that the M&E platform is state-of-the art and reflective of all aspects of the program and its partnerships. Building on PCI’s experience and competence, s/he will also lead the design and implementation of the program’s knowledge management strategy. The Senior M&E Advisor will work closely with partners involved in the design and implementation of research efforts to ensure that they are in keeping with overall program goals and that findings are integrated into program reporting, and knowledge management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• In coordination with PCI’s Strategic Information for Impact (SII) Unit, lead development and implementation of the program’s M&E activities including the development of effective systems for learning, documenting and sharing of program results.
• Support the coordination, design and implementation of selected project evaluations, including baseline assessments and special studies
• Represent the program with USAID/Washington’s recently-awarded Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP), and other partners such as the Grand Challenge: Saving Lives at Birth, the USAID Child Survival Grants Program, the Survive and Thrive Global Development Alliance, and the USG program Saving Mothers Giving Life to build a network of information for the prevention and management of prematurity and low birth weight and to ensure that the M&E framework is aligned with partner frameworks.
• Ensure the development and production of high-quality publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles, and presentations in keeping with the program’s knowledge management strategy.
• Ensure the design and implementation of targeted surveys, program evaluations and impact assessments.
• Work with technical and program implementation staff to ensure optimal programmatic quality and fulfill all reporting obligations in a timely, quality manner.
• Work with the Program Director and PCI management to define program management structure and communication mechanisms with partners.
• Participate in inter-agency working groups to ensure that PTB/LBW indicators, tools, and M&E strategies are included in reproductive, maternal and newborn child health indicators, tools, and M&E strategies.
• Assist in the coordination/facilitation of capacity building in M&E for PCI staff in reproductive, maternal, newborn and health priority interventions.

Position Parameters/Special Requirements:

• Ability to travel internationally, including to remote and/or resource-limited areas (25%). Required Skills * MPH or equivalent advanced degree in the health sciences field.
• Sound background in maternal and newborn health.
• Strong management, interpersonal, communication, networking and facilitation skills.
• Proven capacity to effectively manage processes and programs, as well as mentor staff with various levels of skills and experience; strong negotiation skills.
• Proven team leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment with both technical and non-technical staff.
• Familiarity with and sensitivity to gender issues.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, including demonstrated competency with common statistical software packages, health information technologies and software applications, relational database systems and web technologies.
• Extensive knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, including planning of studies and investigations, institutional review boards, determining variables, selecting appropriate sampling methodologies, and preparation of research reports; general knowledge of statistical principles and procedures, including methods of collecting statistical data, simple correlation methods and sampling techniques as well as data management and analysis.
• Ability to creatively adapt research and evaluation techniques, methods and tools such that they are as practical and feasible as possible for implementation in a programmatic and organizational/real life setting with limited resources.
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex studies with frequent and competing deadlines.
• Strong writing skills to prepare reports, publications, promotional materials and research proposals.
• Excellent inter-personal and inter-cultural skills. Required Experience Required Experience
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in program monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience managing and implementing international projects in developing countries.
• Considerable work experience and capacity to collaborate with partners at multiple levels, including Ministry of Health officials, representatives of NGOs (local and international) and civil society organizations and USAID partners.
• Experience recruiting, managing, and liaising with Short-Term Technical Assistance consultants.
• Experience with measuring and monitoring program scale-up.

How to apply:

Please visit our website at www.pciglobal.org and click on the “Careers” link under the About Us tab to apply for this and our other worldwide opportunities. PCI is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization: Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e. V. (German Agro Action)
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 19 Oct 2014

The post is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial term ending 30 April 2016. The field location will be Juba, South Sudan. Duty trips will be required, taking into account the security situation.

Objectives and responsibilities of the position

As Expert (m/f) for Financial Administration, you are responsible for the financial-administrative implementation of our projects in accordance with the framework specified as regards content, time schedules and finance.

Your most important duties are as follows:

• administrative and technical financial support for the Head of Project
• monitoring and ensuring orderly financial and material planning (bank transactions, accounting, budget control, equipment)
• preparation of the financial section of final financial reports for co-financed projects in accordance with the rules of the sponsors and of Welthungerhilfe;
• providing support, training, and technical skills training to the local staff in the administration field
• offering logistical support (clearance of vehicles/trucks and goods at the border), procurement etc.

Your qualifications will include:

• a university degree or business training with additional special knowledge in e.g. accounting and controlling
• several years of project-relevant experience in the administration of co-financed projects of international (aid) organisations, preferably in this region
• coordination and organisational skills
• EDP knowledge, knowledge of financial software (WINPACCS, PIAP is considered an asset)
• a very good command of English, both spoken and written

We offer you the opportunity of working in an extremely committed team, and a range of duties involving a high degree of responsibility. Naturally, our offer also includes comprehensive induction training.

How to apply:

Please send a covering letter and CV by e-mail, quoting "SSDN 16414” to Carolin Möllenbeck by 19 October 2014 (recruitment.moellenbeck@welthungerhilfe.de****).****

Organization: One Acre Fund
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 03 Jan 2015

Private-sector style career development in a growing social enterprise
An excellent career development opportunity

Industry: Nonprofit/International Development
Function: Government/Policy
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: East Africa Policy Director
Job Location: East African capital city, preferably Nairobi

Duration: Minimum 2 years commitment, full-time job

Organization Description

Most of the world's poor are farmers, representing the largest and most uniform group of poor people in the world. One Acre Fund is a growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. Instead of giving handouts, One Acre Fund invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure 50-100% average gain in farm income per acre. We have laser-like focus on generating better lives for the people that we serve.

We are growing quickly. In eight years, we have grown to serve 180,000 farm families with more than 2000 full-time field staff. Our approach has won widespread validation, winning grants from The MasterCard Foundation and Gates Foundation. Website: www.oneacrefund.org. [Second paragraph not included in website job descriptions]

Job DescriptionOne Acre Fund stays in regular contact and collaborates with the Ministries of Agriculture in the countries where we work. There is significant programmatic benefit from maintaining regular contact with ministry officials. We also believe that there exist powerful opportunities to partner with the Ministries to both shape policy, and also implement effective policy, coordinated together with our significant field presence.

We are seeking a policy director to be based in East Africa, to help manage our increasing African government–facing organization. This person would collaborate together with our overall Policy and Outreach director, based in New York. There are several major duties:
Staff hiring/growth, management, and professional development:

• We currently have two national–level government relations analysts, and six local–level government relations analysts. This staff meets quarterly with well over 100 government officials, to keep them engaged in our work and to hear their feedback.
• In the next three years, we expect to at least double our staffing. The director will lead the search and selection process, to build a staff underneath them.
• We wish to re–invest in the day–to–day mentorship and career development of all of our government relations staff. The director will lead efforts to continually develop our staff.
• Management: we also hope to put additional structure and organization around our efforts, as our government work grows more complex over more countries.

Scope expansion:

• The Director will lead potential scope expansions. One idea is the possible expansion of regular networking to a broader network of policy–relevant civil society actors. Another idea is deeper government collaboration on a day–to–day basis, in the actual implementation of policy.

Career Growth and Development

One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.

Qualifications

We are seeking an exceptional professional with 4 to 8+ years of work experience. We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our organization to the next levels of impact and scale. This is a competitive posting for a career–track role with minimum initial commitment of two years. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Experience managing and developing a team of people.
• Strong work experiences. We are looking for a former policy professional, economist, management consultant, or finance professional. Entrepreneurial and unstructured work experiences are also helpful
• Leadership experiences at work, or outside of work
• Top–performing undergraduate background (please include GPA and test scores on your resume)
• Humility and personal stability. We are looking for passionate professionals that combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service
• Professional/technical skills – very high levels of proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and other software programs.
• Language: English required; French highly desirable.

Preferred Start Date

Flexible

Compensation

Starts modest. However, this is a career-track role with fast raises for performance, paying a meaningful salary for long-term placement in developing nations.

Benefits

Health insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.

Sponsor International Candidates

Yes

How to apply:

Complete this form (http://myjotform.com/form/40471746260553). You will be prompted to submit your CV and cover letter. You may also be asked to submit work samples for some positions. Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs), please submit a copy of your Description of Service (DOS) in the appropriate section.

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 12 Oct 2014

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Liberia, technical oversight and health policy guidance of the Director of Migration Health Division (Headquarters), and in close coordination with the Ebola Response Project Manager in Liberia, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the overall supervision, effective coordination, reporting, and adherence to strategic directions of all the medical, infection prevention and control, occupational health and psychosocial support and social communication activities related to management of Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) and other health operations in Liberia.

S/he is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards, safety of IOM personnel, building and maintaining of partnership with agencies and Government, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. As Senior Medical Coordinator oversees the management, administration, implementation, internal and external coordination of all clinical services, as well as infection prevention and control, and related services of the management of the IOM Ebola Response Project in Liberia.
2. Manage internal medical coordination in all phases of the ETU operations with IOM Liberia senior management, Project Manager and core team leaders of the ETU medical care operations (e.g. medical doctors, nurses, operations and logistics liaison, pharmaceutical and medical supplies, administration and human resources, psychosocial support, occupational health, and social communications etc.).
3. In coordination with the Project Manager and Project Officer liaise with the external recruitment agencies in filling up positions needed for the management of the ETUs; including organizing joint meetings, trainings, monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.
4. Lead the development and implementation of the infection prevention control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on internationally accepted standards and guidelines (e.g. WHO, MSF, US Centres for Disease Control etc.) in the specific clinical sections and related services of the ETU set up:

i) Patient Admissions Unit (PAD);

ii) Patient Care Wards (CARE);

iii) Infection Prevention and Control (INF-Control);

iv) Pharmaceutical Supply and Medical Consumables;

v) Bio-waste Management and Body Removal;

vi) Occupational Health and Safety of Staff;

vii) Psychosocial Support (PSS); and Social Communications, etc.

1. Supervise the IOM ETU Mobile Team (PAD, CARE, INF-Control, bio-waste management, etc.) to ensure continuous provision of quality services.
2. Guide and direct the application of all safety, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) measures and infection prevention and control SOPs in both the clinical and the non-clinical aspects (e.g. logistics, WASH, transport, management of bio-waste and body removal etc.) in all ETU operations.
3. Coordinate the on-site Ebola training requirements of all staff involved in ETU operations with external partners and IOM ETU section team leaders.
4. Coordinate with Psychosocial Specialists and ETUs management staff the delivery of social communications and psychosocial support activities within the ETU. Liaise with Migration Health Division (MHD) in Geneva, as well as with the Head of Mental Health and Psychosocial Response Section as needed.
5. Coordinate the resource deployment, activation, implementation, reporting and monitoring of clinical aspects of ETU operations.
6. Advice the Chief of Mission, Project Manager and members of the senior management, MHD Director, RO Dakar Regional Director and MHD/DOE Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS) on progress, plans, priorities and strategies and developments related to ETU operations.
7. Monitor and analyse the public health/clinical services’ process, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, recommending specific actions, and assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation protocols.
8. Represent IOM at health and other related cluster meetings, liaise and coordinate with the national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health related matters; key counterparts will include Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), International Medical Corps (IMC) other Health Cluster partner agencies among others, and other stakeholders.
9. Provide periodic technical updates and documentation/ dissemination of best practice materials in close coordination with IOM Liberia team, DRD, DOE, and MHD at Headquarters as appropriate.
10. Contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs, as well as for donors and partner agencies.
11. Undertake duty trips to ETU locations on a regular basis.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Master’s degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, Humanitarian Assistance, medical specialization in Infectious Diseases plus University Degree in Medicine or a related field from an accredited academic institution with eight years of relevant professional experience; or

· University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least ten years of professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in public health, emergency health response;
• Experience in the implementation of infection prevention, control programmes and evaluating health programmes and protocols;
• Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, contagious diseases and a resource poor setting are beneficial;
• Experience working with government and/or at international agencies; including conceptualisation, analysis and implementation of programme; and resource mobilization;
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors and organizations;
• Familiarity with the public health sector in the African region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Liberian Kreyol is an advantage.

Note:

* With frequent travel to field missions within Liberia.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by October 12, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Organization: International Organization for Migration
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 12 Oct 2014

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Context:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) in Liberia and the Senior Medical Coordinator, and under the direct supervision of the IOM Infectious Disease Specialist, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the establishment, supervision, effective coordination and implementation of quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) mechanisms of all the medical, infection prevention and control activities related to the management of the Ebola Treatment Units (ETUs) operations in Liberia, including all measures to prevent the nosocomial spread of EVD to staff and public, prevention of environmental contamination, and safety of staff and public throughout all activities of ETUs, such as admission, triage, in-patient care, disposal of waste, burials, interaction with public and communities.

S/he is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards, safety of IOM personnel, building and maintaining of partnership with agencies and Government, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the Chief Medical Officer in the management, administration, implementation, internal and external coordination of all infection prevention control and related services of the management of the IOM Ebola Response Project in Liberia.
2. Support the Infectious Disease Specialist in the direct application and implementation of updated and effective safety, quality control and quality assurance (QA/QC) measures and internationally accepted infection prevention and control standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols ((e.g. WHO, MSF, US Centres for Disease Control etc.) in both clinical and non-clinical services of ETUs set up:

i) Patient Admissions Unit (PAD);

ii) Patient Care Wards (CARE);

iii) Infection Prevention and Control (INF-Control);

iv) Pharmaceutical Supply and Medical Consumables;

v) Bio-waste Management and Body Removal;

vi) Occupational Health and Safety of Staff;

vii) Psychosocial Support (PSS); and Social Communications; as well as logistics, WASH, transport etc. in all ETUs operations.

1. Supervise and liaise with IOM Infection Control Practitioners and safety monitors of multiple ETUs to ensure strict application of IPC measures.
2. Maintain internal IPC coordination mechanisms in all phases of the ETUs operations with IOM Senior Medical Coordinator and ETUs medical care operations (team leaders, doctors, nurses, operations, logistics, pharmacy and medical supplies occupational health and psychosocial support etc.
3. Serve as IOM’s focal point in coordination and liaison with the external infection control practitioners and safety monitors on IPC mechanisms in ETUs; including organizing joint meetings, ongoing training and assessment of effective infection control practices (quality assurance) of ETUs operations; monitoring, evaluation and data analysis.
4. Monitor and analyse the infection and prevention control, ETUs clinical services and wider public health process, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, recommending specific actions, and assist in the development of monitoring and evaluation protocols.
5. Advice the Infectious Disease Specialist on progress, plans, priorities, needs and issues related to IPC mechanisms within ETUs operations.
6. Represent IOM at health and other related coordination meetings, liaise and coordinate with national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies or organizations regarding strategic planning on health related matters; key counterparts will include Ministry of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), International Medical Corps (IMC) other Health Cluster partner agencies among others, and other stakeholders.
7. Provide periodic technical updates and documentation/ dissemination of best practice materials in close coordination with IOM Liberia central medical team and MHD at Headquarters as appropriate.
8. Contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs, as well as for donors and partner agencies.
9. Undertake duty trips to ETUs locations on a regular basis.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.

Emergency and Crisis

• Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;
• Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;
• Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;
• Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Master’s degree in Infectious Diseases or Microbiology plus University Degree in Medicine or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or

· University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional experience.

· Clinical and post graduate training in infectious diseases, microbiology or infection control is an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in clinical care in hospital settings; treatment of communicable diseases (e.g. tuberculosis, cholera, dengue hemorrhagic fever etc.); substantial experience in implementation of infection prevention and control measures/programmes, safety practices and bio-waste management;
• Experience in humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, infectious diseases and in a resource poor setting is beneficial;
• Familiarity with the public health sector in the Africa region is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Liberian Kreyol is an advantage.

Note:

* With frequent travel to field missions within Liberia.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by October 12, 2014 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 02 Dec 2014

Note: Two (2) positions are available.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

BACKGROUND:

On December 16, 2013, heavy military exchanges occurred between rival SPLA factions in Juba (Central Equatoria State). The fighting and violence quickly spread to other states in South Sudan, trapping thousands of civilians in Unity, Lakes, Upper Nile, and Jonglei States in UN bases or makeshift IDP settlements. Despite the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement, fighting has continued between Government and opposition forces, resulting in mass displacement. OCHA estimates that 1.3 million South Sudanese have been displaced due to insecurity, of whom 950,000 are internally displaced. It is estimated that around 87,000 IDPs are being sheltered in UN bases around the country.

After an initial scale up phase immediately upon the start of the conflict, IRC South Sudan is now launching a second scale up phase to further strenghten its response to the ongoing crisis. In particular, IRC will open new offices in Nyal, Koch and Guit, Unity state and launch two multi - sectoral rapide response mobile teams deployable anywhere in South Sudan for emergency deployments. Each new location as well as the mobile teams aim to deliver emergency assistance in health, protection, nutrition and water and sanitation. The mobile teams are deployable for up to 2 months in each location based on the decision of the inter - cluster. Deployment will be done alongside other mobile team partners. Offices in Nyal, Koch and guit are located in recently accessible locations and will implement emergency interventions with an eye to extending the presence of the program beyond the current grant.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The IRC seeks a Protection Manager for the mobile teams.

The WPE RRT Manager will lead short term GBV emergency response deployments across South Sudan and will be responsible for establishing and managing emergency interventions and ensuring that all programming is implemented in line with IRC's GBV Emergency Response Model. He/She will be responsible for leading GBV assessments, programming design, implementation, building national staff capacity to provide direct support to women and girls and GBV survivors, mentor, supervise and monitor team activities, and ensure financial and logistical controls are implemented according to IRC protocols.

Position objectives: To ensure the technical quality of IRC programming, and that survivors of GBV have safe, timely access to basic case management, referral and psychosocial support services in emergencies

The WPE RRT Manager will be supervised by the RRT Team Leader and will be Juba based with up to 90% travel to targeted states across South Sudan. He / She will receive technical support from the WPE Coordinator based in Juba.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Quality

• Provide technical guidance, oversight and support to WPE emergency interventions to improve the provision of quality case management and psychosocial support services to meet the needs of women and girls in emergencies.

• Lead trainings on GBV case management, GBV emergency response and preparedness, Clinical Care for Sexual Assault Survivors for staff and partners.
• Lead rapid GBV assessments in targeted areas to identify patterns and risks of GBV, assess gaps to inform short term emergency responses.
• Oversee the implementation of IRC's GBV RRT emergency deployments to ensure it meets GBV best practice and adapts IRC GBV Emergency Response model to the South Sudan context.
• Guide GBV RRT's start-up in targeted locations to provide short term emergency responses to GBV including GBV case management and psychosocial support interventions.
• Ensure that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in place and harmonized advocacy.
• Lead in the development of quality psychosocial interventions at the safe spaces that promote coping, resilience and strengthen supportive networks among women and girls

• Support in the implementation of a robust Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system for all objectives, indicators and activities that is consistent across locations and feeds into evidence-based programming.

• Staff Supervision & Development

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

• Directly supervise the WPE Response Officer and hold regular performance reviews.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of monthly timesheets, probation reviews and annual performance reviews.
• Assist with the recruitment of WPE staff, in coordination with HR, senior management, and the WPE Technical Unit.

• Ensure training and ongoing capacity building opportunities for staff on technical and project management skills.

• Grant Management

• Support implementation and ensure adherence to grant work plans, spending plans and monitoring and evaluation plans.

• Work closely and coordinate with IRC Operations, Finance and Grant departments to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Ensure high-quality IRC and donor reports on activities, indicators and achievements.
• Lead in the development and design of new grants for follow up funding that respond to needs identified in all locations.

• Develop and maintain effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes.

• Coordination & Representation

• Build relationships with partners, government, other NGOs and UN agencies to establish/strengthen appropriate GBV referral systems to ensure survivors access services in a timely and confidential manner and enhance multi-agency and multi-sectoral cooperation and coordination.

• Coordinate and lead advocacy efforts with other actors and sectors, particularly WASH, Food and Nutrition, Shelter, Livelihoods, Health; and ensure specific measures are put in place to mitigate risks of GBV among women and girls by these sectors in line with the provision in the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guideline for response and prevention of GBV in humanitarian settings.

• Other

• Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by the WPE Coordinator.

• Professional Standards

• All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in Social Sciences, gender studies, Public health, social work, humanities or other related discipline.
• 3 years of relevant overseas programme management experience, with at least 3 years of GBV programme management in emergencies experience. Program start up experience an asset
• Demonstrate clear understanding of gender, human rights, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
• Previous experience leading teams on GBV response and risk mitigation strategies in emergencies.
• Experience facilitating trainings and workshops on responding to and preventing GBV.
• Familiar with emergency contexts and issues. Emergency deployment experience.
• Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting.
• Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods of community development and mobilization.
• Comfortable attending and facilitating meetings and representing GBV issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity and flexibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Security level orange/ red. The situation in Juba is calm at the moment but remains tense and unpredictable; concerns include criminality, presence of armed troops, and looting. There is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.

HOUSING:

• This mobile team position is deployable up to 90% of the time in the field and when not deployed will be in Juba. Living conditions in the field are basic ( shared tents, limited facilities). These are emergency deployment.s Food is the individual's responsibility. R&R is every three months.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2ltbC4yNjM0Mi4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20