COUNTRY: South Sudan
POSITION: Medical Director
FIELD SITE: Juba
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Supervision of expatriate and national medical staff
2. Work closely with the Deputy Country Director and the Program Director to ensure the smoothly running of the program
3. Provide technical guidance and supportive supervision to the program
4. Strong proposal and concept paper writing capabilities
5. Ensure international (WHO/SPHERE) and national standards are met while delivering services
6. Provide technical input during proposal development and technical review, data analysis of reports and feedback to the field management of common causes of morbidity and mortality
7. Work with SM to ensure that there is a plan for smooth and gradual transition of responsibilities to MoH and that this is effectuated
8. Any other duties as assigned by IMC
9. Ensure IMC compliance with Sudanese MoH Basic Package of Health services and protocols for curative, MCH, EPI, health education, disease and nutrition surveillance.
10. Ensure that PHC, 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.
11. Representing IMC at different health oriented meetings
12. Supervising the required equipment, drugs, medical supplies and furniture needs.
13. Responsible for training of health care staff including community based traditional birth attendants (TBA’s), maternal and child health care workers and other staff on reproductive health and family planning
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Medical Degree with public health background/experience
2. Skilled in management , supervision and organization
3. Very good program report writing skills as well as analytical capacities
4. Strong experience in organizing and conducting training and capacity building
5. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, EXCEL)
6. Previous working experience in emergency set-up with at least one year experience in an international organization as health program manager
7. Energetic, independent and motivated to work in resource limited and harsh environment
8. Strong teamwork skills in a multi-cultural setting
9. Working knowledge of English is a must, knowledge of Arabic would be an asset
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