Public Health Program Manager - HIJRA

Date of issue: 13th December 2011

Deadline for application: 23rd December 2011

Job Title: Public Health Program Manager

Duty Station/Mission: Mogadishu South Central Somalia (with frequent visits to Nairobi)

Duration: 12 months fixed term contract (with possibility of extension subject to operations).

Background of the position:

The Public Health Program Manager will contribute to the technical development of HIJRA’s current public health initiatives in Banadir and Lower Shabelle, and support the implementation of technically sound, and locally appropriate public health programming, including Health.

The selected candidate will provide technical support and expertise in the areas of public health sector program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

The Public Health Program Manager will also play a lead role in providing training and capacity building of Health team at the field level, as a key contributor to HIJRA commitment to ongoing improvement of quality and impact of our public health initiatives in Banadir and Lower Shabelle region.

The Public Health Manager will be based in Mogadishu with frequent field travel to HIJRA program sites to respond to field needs, conduct assessments for program expansion in our emergency response, and represent HIJRA in technical meetings and on working groups.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
  • Provide overall technical guidance and supervision to HIJRA health and wash team, WASH Program officer and Medical Coordinator based in Mogadishu, as well as WASH field officers in charge of project locations.
  • Support the health and WASH staff in needs assessment, development of concept papers, project proposals and responses to donors from a technical public health perspective
  • Take the leadership in conducting needs assessments to respond to new development in program opportunities
  • Coordinate and conduct training of national health team staff to maintain and develop awareness and understanding on international standards in public health (including WASH) program implementation and incorporating context specific and culturally acceptable approaches at the local level.
  • Monitor and evaluate program performance through visits to project sites and compilation, consolidation, analysis and presentation of program outcome and impact data
  • Advise on adjustments to ongoing programs in response to changing health and WASH needs of beneficiary populations over time
  • Contribute to the development of an HIJRA specific public health model that guides field staff on the minimum operating standards and best practice approaches in Public Health programs worldwide
  • Act as a liaison with local and regional officials, and UN and NGO agencies in the planning, coordination, promotion of, and support for existing emergency and development of HIJRA projects with public health components;
  • Work closely with Area Manager to ensure programs are implemented according to best practices and in line with HIJRA policies.
  • Supervise HIJRA health field staff including staff based on outreach centers
  • Assist with training programs, workshops, and other participatory activities that will broaden knowledge and practice of effective monitoring and evaluation of HIJRA public health programs.
  • Build the capacity of HIJRA program staff to conduct day-to-day public health program tasks
  • Assist with supply chain procurement and distribution
  • Lead in the preparation for and assistance in implementation of public health and general program management trainings
  • Write program updates reports
  • Work one-on-one with HIJRA partners to troubleshoot and assist with public health program issues.
  • Work with partners to coordinate and standardize public health programs across agencies.
  • Keep abreast of current international standards, best practices, and new developments related to public health and capacity building
  • Other duties as assigned by the Area Manager/Country Director.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Bachelor Degree in public health or related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage)
  • Minimum of 10 years working with water and health related programs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including presentation and negotiation skills
  • Good knowledge and experience in working with local communities with a capacity of providing technical training. Involvement in emergency relief programs in Africa would be an asset
  • Must have the ability to work well under pressure and in response to ever changing needs
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NGO humanitarian sector
  • Experience of working with Sphere Standards and Guideline
  • Must have experience in Proposal writing and fundraising
  • Must have the ability to travel and work in difficult circumstances
Applications should be submitted by 23rd December 2011.

All applications including Motivation letter, Curriculum Vitae and references should be sent to HIJRA - vacancies@hijra.or.ke

In the subject line of the e-mail, kindly state the job title.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

HIJRA is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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