ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
• Responsible for all technical and operational activities regarding returnees/ repatriates and vulnerable residents assisted on a daily basis in relation with UNHCR and other partners.
• Supervise the IMC local team in charge of the medical care, follow-up and referral of the returnees upon their arrival in the transit centers as well as medical escort during convoys to the communities of return.
• Responsible for coordination, implementation, local liaison, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of all activities related to the daily implementation of the program.
• In addition to repatriation activities, conduct and supervise the quality implementation of medical activities in IMC-supported health structures including the one housed within the transit center.
• Supervise IMC’s staff and activities located in the areas of return especially in the Fizi and Nundu health zones through the management of the primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health including HIV/AIDS (PMTCT) GBV, nutrition, and WATSAN.
• Coordinate with the Uvira-based Program Coordinator to determine the medical, training and operational needs of the programs within the scope of the grants
• Submit required activity reports and statistics. Work with IMC operations, Medical Coordinator/ staff and the Country Director on the design and implementation of a system for reporting against required indicators.
• Provide technical support and direct supervision on the medical and other program staff including local sector Manager and Field supervisor.
• Conduct monthly field visits and regularly assess, manage, supervise and monitor IMC health staff activities.
• Anticipate changing needs and emergencies.
• Liaise with other members of IMC Senior Management team and representatives of other agencies to further the overall strategy of joint implementation to meet the needs of returnees, vulnerable groups, women and children in particular.
• Participate in advocacy for the rights of returnees, vulnerable groups, women, children and indigents to equally access public services in general and health-oriented services in particular.
• Play a leading role in organizing trainings to foster capacity building on basic health standards.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required; provide 6-8 requirements)
• MD preferably with a Masters in Public Health
• Experience with overseas programs relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health including HIV/AID (PMTCT) and GBV.
• Minimum of five years of experience required, of which 3 years should be developing country experience or resource-deprived environment/Post conflict settings.
• Fluency in both French and English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent initiative and self-motivation skills
• Experience in effectively dealing with international and headquarters staff as well as donor agencies, government officials, and other NGOs.
• Familiar with Returnee/ Repatriation activities.
• Experience in managing mid-size offices in remote areas and difficult access to basic facilities.
• Readiness to operate under complex emergencies with a security awareness-driven approach.
• Readiness to operate in both emergency and transitional situations
OTHER COMMENTS:
Basic standard electronic tools might be inadequate such as internet connection, constant electricity and water supplies. Access to some health facilities might possible only by foot. Health system is in most areas devastated and accountability is quite nonexistent. Baraka is a remote area which a minimum presence of other international/ national NGOs.
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