Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e. V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany.
Closing date: 15 Dec 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Chad - Goré
Project Description:
Johanniter is active in Chad since 2005 with a country office in Ndjamena and field offices in Sarh and Goré. Johanniter implements humanitarian assistance projects for IDPs, refugees and the local population, mainly in the field of basic health care. Currently hospitals and health posts in in the south of Chad are supported through supply of medicine, materials and equipment. To improve quality management and prepare the planned expansion of the programme in regard to activities as well as regions, the organisation is looking for an experienced health professional.
Job Description:
The Medical Coordinator (M/F) will be responsible for providing Johanniter International Assistance with relevant health data of the designed region. S/he will contribute to the strategy of basic health care, HIV/AIDS and SGBV and development of new programs (participatory approach) in these areas of Johanniter International Assistance. S/he will participate in the formulation of new project proposals with the global objective of improving primary health care (PHC), HIV/AIDS and SGBV programming. S/he will liaise with Health Authorities and relevant actors in the Health Cluster.
The Medical Coordinator (M/F) will be:
Reporting to: Country Director Chad and Africa Desk in headquarters.
Working with: Expatriates and local staff.
Job Responsibilities:
- Management, monitoring and evaluation of current health project activities (including medical administration, procurement and management of medical stocks) according to the project objectives and in line with donor regulations.
- Participate in the formulation of new project proposals and in the preparation of written reports.
- Improve the medical quality management and reporting system of Johanniter projects in Chad.
- Collect relevant health data of current and possible future regions of intervention.
- Identify strategic intervention points for Johanniter in PHC, HIV/AIDS, SGBV.
- Collect programs of PHC, HIV/AIDS and SGBV of local and international organisations.
- Identify requirements (human resources, funding, project life span etc.) for effective PHC, HIV/AIDS, SGBV programming for Johanniter International Assistance.
- Training and supervising local medical staff.
Person Specification
Profession/Qualification: Health professional with degree in public health or equivalent.
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years in PHC programming and implementation at the field level.
- Experience in and a commitment to integration of HIV/AIDS into development programming.
- Experience in working with local and international partners, donors and medical authorities.
Skills:
- Theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in public health with a focus on PHC programming and fund raising.
- Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills.
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Good working knowledge of French and of either German or English required.
- Previous experience in Chad and knowledge of the local health system an asset.
- Training in Safety and Security an asset.
Terms and Conditions:
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension).
Remuneration: Salary depending on qualification and experience.
Per diem of € 35 per day in Chad.
Reference Code: RW_7Y7JVA-77
