International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND With funding from the US State Department Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM), International Medical Corps is currently implementing WASH and primary health programs in Pochalla, Jonglei State. IMC’s programs aim to improve access to primary health services, ensure immunization coverage, and provide access to safe water and sanitation infrastructure for Ethiopian refugees and host communities in and around Pochalla.
JOB SUMMARY The primary function of the Field Site Manager is to supervise all program activities these sites, inclusive of supervision of staff, requisition of supplies, inventories, and financial record keeping for the site.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Oversee the operations of site office, which includes program management, administration, financial, logistics and security. 2. Ensure field site activities are conducted in timely, cost-effective and quality manner. 3. Represent International Medical Corps and liaise with local authorities, the UN, and NGOs to promote IMC programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities, and ensure transparency in the community. 4. Prepare monthly reports to the Medical Director and quarterly and semiannual reports according to donor requirements and International Medical Corps procedures. 5. Identify new projects and make recommendations to the Senior Management Team (SMT). 6. Participate in writing and reviewing concept notes and proposal applications. 7. Prepare annual work plan and budget that identify key objectives, responsible staff, deliverables and potential roadblocks. 8. Oversee field site operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with International Medical Corps policies and procedures, donor regulations and local laws 9. Monitor, evaluate and report on all program activities to the SMT. 10. Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified field national staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors. 11. Maintain frequent communication with SMT to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated. 12. Work with Medical Director, Senior Program Manager, Finance and Admin Director, Security and Logistics Coordinators to ensure the coordination of International Medical Corps programs. 13. Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community. 14. Monitor security level and consult with the Regional Security Coordinator to upgrade or downgrade security level. 15. Collaborate with local agencies to aid with security management.
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Master’s degree in relevant field (public health, management, international development, engineering or similar) or nursing/medical degree; 2. Previous experience of implementing health and WASH projects, with at least 3-5 years of relevant project management experience; 3. Previous work experience in emergency setting with at least 3-5 years experience in an international organization; 4. Previous relevant experience in Africa – South Sudan experience highly valued; 5. Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to design and plan projects; 6. Program development experience a plus; 7. Understanding of participatory methodologies for project design, implementation and evaluation; 8. Experience working with host governments, INGOs and national NGOs and familiarity with international humanitarian operations; 9. Good organizational and project management skills and the ability to anticipate project needs; 10. Proven ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment; 11. Professional fluency in spoken and written English; 12. Very good knowledge of logistics and admin/HR; 13. Basic computer skills-Microsoft Office.
CONDITIONS 1. Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization. 2. Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization. 3. Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process. 4. While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. the employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regular work in outdoor extreme weather conditions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx And complete the online employment application form.
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