Health Manager (Assosa Field Office) - IRC

 Position- Health Manager
Location- Assosa Field Office
Length of Employment- one Year with possibilities of  extensuon                                                              
Salary & benefits-  14,345.00 etb plus 25% hardship allowance , Pension and PF contribution from IRC
Posting Date- November 12, 2013
Closing Date- November 22, 2013
Vacancy Code- 06/121

TITLE:  Health Manager

SUPERVISING DEPARTMENT:  Health

DUTY STATION:  Assosa with frequent travel to implementation Woredas

GRADE/STEP:  Grade 5/Step 1

LENGTH: One year
 

PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
 

IRC has received funding for Reduction of maternal and Neonatal mortality Project aimed  equipping  and empower pregnant women and their families to make timely decisions about seeking health services during pregnancy, childbirth, post-natal periods, including FP and immunization, as prompted by the CCHC. As well as connecting mother-child pairs and skilled service providers by equipping 50 health posts with automated “Health Hinter” tablets and HEWs/CHVs across the two woredas with mobile phones, in Assosa and Bambasi Woredas of BGRS. IRC is also implementing Community- Based Acute Flaccid Paralysis, Measles and Neonatal Tetanus Surveillance in 9 woredas(5 of it in Kemashi zone and 4 of it in Assosa zone) of BGRS which aimed to the contribution towards the regional and ultimately to the national polio Eradication initiative in the boarder, pastoralist and hard to reach Kebeles in those intervention woredas and to prevent importation and circulation of wild polio virus from neighboring countries.

SCOPE/JOB PURPOSE: 
 

The Health Manager is responsible for implementation of Maternal and Neonatal Health related interventions and polio project in BGRS. The health manager coordinates IRC`s Maternal and Neonatal care services and CGPP projects; ensuring implementation of program activities according to nationally accepted standards. The health manager support the Woreda based health offices  in  implementation of activities and coordinate with  the other actors like  health facility staff, Woreda Health Office , Zonal Health Department and Regional Health Bureau. The Health manager reports directly to Assosa field coordinator and technically supported by Addis Technical unit.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical

1.       Take the lead and ensure that all activities under projects are implemented  and objectives are achieved  per plan

2.       Ensure that the capacity of targeted health staffs and health service providers in IRC targeted Woredas  built

3.       Support the Woreda based IRC officers for   timely and quality implementation of activities and make sure the activities are implemented according to the plan.   

4.       Ensure that the goals and objectives of the projects are met as per the project proposal, work plan and M&E plan.

5.       Liaise and create strong linkages and partnerships with other agencies and Health Offices and other stakeholders implementing similar activities.

6.       Make sure that activities focusing on behavior change are implemented using community based structures and train HEWs, CHVs and TBAs on the CCHC and their roles in promoting consistent use of services.

7.       Represent IRC in coordination meetings, workshops, task force meetings, in BGRS.

8.       Ensure appropriate documentation of data and Maternal and Neonatal Health program activities recorded in both in soft and hard copies and provide activity reports as required by IRC and the donor timely.

9.        In collaboration with Addis TU train officers working under maternal and Neonatal health on effective use of the tablets and management of the automated CCHC registry and SMS reminder system.

10.     Confirm health post readiness to receive pregnant women for delivery and PNC services as well as for FP and immunization services via HEWs/CHVs home visits.

11.     Participate in quarterly review meeting and joint supervision of CGPP project.

12.     Coordinate support of SNID and NID in collaboration with project officers.

Program management 
Grant Management

1.       The Health manager will oversee Pfizer and CGPP grants

2.       Responsible for monitoring the appropriate spending of budget and ensure that all activities are implemented according to the work plan and targets are met.

Budget Monitoring

1.       Monitor the spending of  Pfizer and CGPP  budgets

2.       Participate in BVA meeting and provide feedback to colleagues in Addis and the field on the monthly bases.

3.       Give specific recommendations on budget issues under supervision.  

Monitoring & Evaluation

1.       Develop donor reports in collaboration with the Officers; Addis programs unit and health teams.

2.       Review reports and data  and periodic update and feedback to Addis TU  and health officer

3.       Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of the program are met.

Human Resource Management

1.       The health manager directly supervise officer under Maternal and Neonatal Health and CGPP

2.       Timely performance review of supervisee and provision of feedback.

3.       Supportive supervision  and capacity building of  subordinates

AOB

• Any other relevant activities or duties as deemed by the Field  Coordinator and Addis Technical unit

Key Working Relationships

Internal

• Work with the field coordinator , Health Coordinator, Assistant Health Coordinators and Health Managers
• Work with Logistics, finance and Human Resources as well as other program and support staff.

External

• Work with HEWs, HEW supervisors, HEW focal persons, RHB and woreda health staff and represent IRC in any meetings related to the projects and collaborate with all other stakeholders.
• The Health Manager will liaise with government officials at regional, zonal level and woreda health office staff and with other concerned organizations to ensure smooth communication and work collaboration.

Job Requirements

 Qualifications

Education

1.       Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Public Health; minimum of six year practical experience and three years with an international NGO. 

2.       A relevant post graduate degree with three years experience in maternal and neonatal and child health  is an essential requirement

3.       Experience in working with   community  in Maternal and Neonatal Health and immunization program is essential including training and supervisory skills

Other Requirements

1.       Practical experience in managing team of health workers at project site

2.       Skills and experience in financial management.

3.       Good project management skills; ability to plan, organizes, and supervises implementation of community-based health projects.

4.       Strong managerial and problem-solving skills.

5.       Excellent analytical and report writing skills

6.       Demonstrated skill in identifying and developing creative and  innovative solutions for existing program challenges

7.       Good team working spirit and ability to cope with deadlines and multi-tasks.

8.       Excellent communications skills in English, Amharic, Oromifa and other languages.

 How to apply:

Please send your CV, application letter and copies of credentials to the following address:  IRC Assosa Field Office
P.O.BOX: 249

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

·Applications will not be returned.  IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

·Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

 Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for
• Date of application
• Summary of  your qualifications and experience
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

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IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.