Health Programme Officer Location: Juba, South Sudan Responsible to: Programme Manager Responsible for: Health & Nutrition Projects Implementation Duration: ASAP for 12 months Basic monthly Salary: 26, 160 – 26, 520 USD per annum pro-rata (dependent on relevant experience) inclusive of cost of living allowance. Benefits: Insurance cover, annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with THESO Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date. Please note that this is an unaccompanied position General Description of the Programme: THESO The Health Support Organization is a leading registered South Sudanese humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering in the world’s poorest places. THESO respond with health & nutrition care and WASH services, when people are overwhelmed by natural disaster, conflict or disease and in need of immediate help. We focus on treating those who are beyond the reach of existing health and nutrition services. After the immediate crisis, THESO stays on to assist recovery. Using our expertise, we support health workers and strengthen existing health services. We build resilience by assisting societies at risk of future health disasters, to be better prepared. We believe that everyone has the right to access and utilize free healthcare. We believe good health is fundamental to transforming societies in transition that’s why THESO is A Force for Health. Context and Background The goal of THESO mission is to address the health and humanitarian needs resulting from widespread displacement of the population caught up in conflict and natural disaster and incapacity of the local health system to meet the needs both in emergency, transitional and developmental context. THESO has been working in South Sudan since late 2005, and currently runs 4 field project offices across South Sudan. However, the five years strategic plan (2012 – 2016) includes expansion of its programme within the current four states and into other parts of South Sudan and internationally, deepen its working relationship with host government partners at all levels, develop a gradual exit strategy to allow the smooth transfer of specific health facilities to MOH, and support affected people with emergency response, recovery and resilience programmes. The primary focus of THESO programme is primary health care and community based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM). The special emphasis is given to maternal and child health care services. The program strategy includes establishment of static and outreach clinics in the IDP camps and underserved rural areas to ensure access to essential care and building local capacity through a community based outreach component and engage with Ministry of Health at State and Locality levels in regards to collaboration, coordination and technical support supervision. The new 2016 strategic plan allows THESO to integrate emergency response with early recovery and building resilience and expand country programme portfolio in South Sudan states and elsewhere in the country. In 2011, THESO plans to be operational in four states to be able to provide improved primary health care services to IDPs, returnees and host communities in the selected locations to consolidate programme quality, improve the community involvement in the program planning and implementation through a revised community based approach, capacity building of national staffs and strengthen the capacity of local health system by increased engagement with the renowned partnership with MOH in regards to support, supervision, training and policy development.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Health Programme Officer is primarily responsible for the implementation and management of the health and nutrition programmes. S/he will work in collaboration with the senior management team and health teams in the field. This is a Juba based position with frequent travel to field sites ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of expatriate and national medical staff Work closely with the Programme Manager and the Health Coordinator to ensure the smoothly running of the programme Provide technical guidance and supportive supervision to the programme Strong proposal, concept paper and reports writing capabilities Ensure international standards (WHO/SPHERE) and South Sudan national standards are met while delivering services Provide technical input during proposal development and technical review, data analysis of reports and feedback to the field health team of common causes of morbidity and mortality Work with county health departments to ensure that there is a plan for smooth and gradual transition of responsibilities to MoH and that this is effectuated Ensure THESO compliance with South Sudan MoH Basic Package of Health services and protocols for curative, MCH, Reproductive health, EPI, health education, Neglected Tropical Diseases, nutrition and disease surveillance. Ensure that Health, Nutrition, MCH and HIV/AIDS service statistics and all the required reports are properly collected from each health facility and submitted timely to the immediate supervisor and respective departments appropriately. Represent THESO at different health oriented meetings Supervise the required equipment, drugs, medical supplies and furniture needs. Responsible for training of health care staff including community health workers, maternal and child health care workers and other staff on reproductive health and family planning Any other duties as assigned by THESO
Essential Requirements Medical Degree with public health background/experience Post graduate masters in public health is an added advantage Skilled in management, supervision and organisation Very good programme report writing skills as well as analytical capacities Strong experience in organising and conducting training and capacity building Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, EXCEL, PowerPoint Presentations) Previous working experience in emergency/post conflict setting with at least 3-5 year experience in a similar position with an international organisation Energetic, independent and motivated to work in resource limited and harsh environment Not easily disheartened by frustration and delays Must be willing to work over 8 hours/day as needed Strong teamwork skills in a multi-cultural setting Working knowledge of English is a must, knowledge of Arabic is an added advantage
LANGUAGES; Ability to read, writes, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language. Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and other related partners While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor extreme weather conditions
How to apply:
How to Apply: Interested applicant should send her/his CV with covering letter and supporting documents addressing it to The Health Support Organization Email: jobs@thesoworld.org copying hr@thesoworld.orgTHESO is an equal opportunity employer and women candidates are encouraged to apply
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