Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Closing date: 31 Jan 2010 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Sudan (the) - Kadugli, Southern Kordofan
Overview of project
Supporting and improving standards of Reproductive Health (RH) Care and Public Health Promotion (PHP) project; capacity building of local staff; refresher courses for healthcare / midwives; health promotion through community health programmes. Supporting sustainable improvement in access to and usage of safe water supply and sanitation practices in targeted communities; with a strong focus on hygiene promotion, latrine construction and alternative solutions such as rainwater harvesting, and bio-sand filters.
Responsibilities
To support the smooth functioning of the Southern Kordofan programme, by appropriate overall management of the Logistics Department and Administration/Finance Department.
Qualifications
- Degree or relevant qualification
- Certificate in business administration and or office management desirable
Experience
- 1 year management experience
- Previous overseas experience
- Good report writing skills
Medair minimum working requirements for the field
- Committed to Medair values
- At least one year of professional experience in a relevant field (more experience preferred)
- Willing to commit to Medair for a minimum of one year
- Single, or married without children (or no dependent children)
- Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
- Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
- Successful completion of Medair Relief/Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
Reference Code: RW_7XFFB3-36
