Project Coordinator – South Sudan Health Programs

Position Title:             Project Coordinator – South Sudan Health Programs

Position End Date:      one year renewable                                                                 

Duty Station: South Sudan

Availability:                ASAP

 GENERAL SUMMARY

General Summary

Christian Mission Aid (CMA) is an inter-denominational relief and development organization challenged to meet the needs of people not reached by other organizations.  CMA undertakes programs in South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya and has been registered as an international organization in South Sudan since 2008.  CMA’s programs reach all community members regardless of gender, ethnicity or religious belief.  CMA’s success has been built on a foundation of African leaders who apply Christian commitment, expert local knowledge and innovative strategies to solve community problems.

The Rapid Results Health Project (RRHP) is a multi‐year health project in Upper Nile and

Jonglei States.  The objective of RRHP is to improve the delivery of high impact primary health care services through a) health systems strengthening and b) health service delivery.  RRHP is financially assisted by the World Bank through the Ministry of Health and managed by IMA World Health.  CMA has been awarded subcontracts to implement the RRHP in Fangak, Pigi and Nyirol Counties in Jonglei State, and Longechuk County in Upper Nile State.  The implementation of the RRHP will involve working collaboratively with the County Health Departments.  With a goal of strengthening the capacity of both the CHD and the primary health care facilities, CMA will provide appropriate training, equipment, materials and supplies, and timely supportive supervision.  By the end of the planned five year project, CMA is expected to have built up the capacity of the CHD so that it will be capable of properly managing the delivery of health services through strengthened primary health care facilities at the community level.

Purpose  

The RRHP Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing the implementation of the project by providing leadership, direction and operational oversight at all levels of the project to be implemented in four counties within Jonglei and Upper Nile States.  The Project Coordinator will also provide key technical input into the capacity development of CHDs and the health facilities.

Structure of Authority

The incumbent will report to the Medical Coordinator, based in South Sudan Country Office.

Mandated Aims

§  Manage the relationships with the CHD, the local authorities/partners and other stakeholders.

§  Provide technical input into capacity development planning an implementation.

§  Representation and internal / external communication

§  Supervision of all the health facilities e.g. PHCUs, PHCCs  & County Hospitals  in close collaboration with the CHD

§  Assessments, reviews and surveillance interventions.

§  Lead in project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.

Core Responsibilities

§  Provide oversight and leadership on the implementation of Rapid Results Health Project  in Longechuk, Fangak, Pigi and Nyirol counties of South Sudan.

§  Work closely with the CMA Medical Coordinator  to advance in terms of delivery the South Sudan RRHP  Medical/health Program

§  Coordinate and assist in sustaining a high impact, high quality and cost effective primary health care in Longechuk, Fangak, Pigi and Nyirol counties of South Sudan.

§  Ensure development of the capacities of the CHDs, PHCCs, VHCs and other community based structures (including home health promoters) to deliver best quality, far reaching and high-impact health care services in the four counties.

§  Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of the RRHP project activities in collaboration with the office of the CMA Monitoring & Evaluation specialist and the Medical Coordinator.

§  Make frequent/regular travel to all the targeted facilities and also the CHD as required to deliver capacity development support, supervision, monitoring and follow-ups on RRHP activities in respective counties.

§  Take a leading role in coordinating and evaluating CHDs achievements against the targeted indicators as set by CMA and IMA and fulfill their mandate as set out in the BPHS.

§  Recommend useful development and enhancement/improvement concepts in the course of implementation of the RRHP project.

§  Lead in developing CHD capacity development plans so they are able to complete the health facility reports on time; analyze/evaluate the important documents such as Quantitative Supervisory Checklist (QSC), HMIS, and IDSR reports as required.

§   Coordinate the implementation of health activities of the EPI (as measured by DPT3 coverage), ANC and >5 services.

§  Advise/take part in the planning and revision of operating budgets designed to assist facilities achieve their performance targets with particular emphasis on EPI, ANC, HMIS reporting and <5 services.

§  Coordinate CMAs involvement in county level fora/alliances/planning bodies with relevant stakeholders (MOH, IMA and other local authorities)

§  Conduct monthly and quarterly supervisory meetings as required.

§  Conduct supervisory visits to CHDs and health facilities ensuring that training events are complemented with in-service capacity development activities and on-the-job coaching in the course of the RRHP project implementation.

§  In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the incumbent will upon instruction by his / her superior (s), perform ad hoc activities which are either by their nature related to his / her normal duties or evolve from operational requirements.

Qualifications:

§  Relevant academic degree or further qualification (e.g. Health Management/Public Health)

§  Registered with the respective Countries’ Professional body.

§  Possession of Masters Degree / or a bachelors degree with a bias in public health/ basic epidemiological background.

§  At least 4 years progressive professional work experience in management of health projects/program in a senior position within an international development organization/NGO.

§  Demonstrated experience in project cycle management (planning activities and budgets, monitoring project achievements against plans and reporting project results as per donor defined formats and templates;

§  Experience in dealing with a variety of Government ministries, local and international organizations, and other partners will be an added advantage.

Competencies & Skills

§  Understanding of trends and standards in development in South Sudan specifically, and related capacity development needs within the health delivery system;

§  Good co-ordination and communication skills;

§  Competency in networking with (national and local government, partners, projects, NGO alliances);

§  Computer literate with experience in database management and use of Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access; and working experience with HMIS;

§  Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines;

§  Ability to work with minimum supervision, high level of autonomy and flexibility;

§  Good organizational and problem-solving skills

§  Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

§  Demonstrated supervisory and management skills.

§  Demonstrable experience in working with short deadlines;

§  Demonstrated ability to successfully meet the project/program targets;

Personal Attributes

• Intercultural knowledge and sensitivity;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Team Player and good communicator with a proven ability to motivate people;
• Ability to spend 80 % of his/her time in the field to support partners.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Interested applicants should submit their C.V. and an application letter to hr@cmaid.or.ke to be received not later than 11^th Jan 2013. Note: The position title should be indicated on the subject line. Due to the immediate need, shortlisted candidates will be notified on a continuous basis.

This position is to be held by qualified South Sudanese nationals only.