Position:
Project Health Coordinator (PHC)
Responsible
To:
Somalia
Project Coordinator
Technically:
Country Health Director.
Contract Duration: 12 Months with possible extension depending on Funding
Starting
Date: 1st June
2013
Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.
Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
Merlin
Benefits: Insurance cover, accommodation, annual leave entitlement of 24 days per annum rising to 30 days at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.
Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
Merlin
Undaunted
and determined, Merlin saves lives. We deliver medical expertise to the
toughest places. And we stay to help build lasting health care.
Our mission is to end the needless loss of life in the poorest countries caused by a lack of effective health care. We help communities set up medical services for the long term including hospitals, clinics, surgeries and training for nurses and other health workers.
We do whatever it takes and we stay for as long as it takes.
Context and Background
Our mission is to end the needless loss of life in the poorest countries caused by a lack of effective health care. We help communities set up medical services for the long term including hospitals, clinics, surgeries and training for nurses and other health workers.
We do whatever it takes and we stay for as long as it takes.
Context and Background
Merlin has
been operational in East Africa since 1997 with programmes in Kenya since 1998
and Somalia since 2004. During this time Merlin has developed a strong
reputation in the respective health sectors through its emergency response
programming, provision of technical assistance and support to longer term
health system strengthening.
In Somalia
Merlin currently operates in three regions – Somaliland, in Puntland, and South
Central Zone.
Currently
Merlin's programmes in Puntland focus on the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS
and TB. In Puntland and SC Zone, Merlin is responding to the humanitarian needs
of pastoralist communities caught in the vicious cycle of drought, food
insecurity and lack of access to essential health services.
Main purpose of the role
Main purpose of the role
The PHC
will be based in Garowe town in Puntland, will have overall
responsibility for the technical management of Merlin’s health,
nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, emergency preparedness and response (EP&R)
and TB and HIV control programs in collaboration with the Project
Coordinator and Country Health Director.
The PHC
will have overall responsibility for the management and development of Merlin
health programmes in the Puntland and ensures that the implementation of the
projects are carried out in line with Somalia Ministry of Health policies and
guidelines and Merlin’s strategy, internal procedures and policies.
Overall Objectives (scope)
Overall Objectives (scope)
- Plan and implement Merlin’s
response to the present unmet health needs in Puntland, in close
collaboration with the PC and Country Health Director, Merlin existing
programme site teams, MoH and other actors
- Assist in the analysis of
health / humanitarian contexts in Puntland and as a whole Somalia
- Establish mechanisms and
strategies for providing response to further identified needs
- To lead in assessments and
contribute to the development of the longer term Merlin strategy and
programming in Somalia
- Preparing a project proposal or
Concept note and submit it to the Country Health Director.
Responsibilities
Technical
Programme Management / Development:
- In collaboration with the
Project Coordinator, be technically responsible for the implementation and
further development of Merlin supported primary health including MCH
component and nutrition in line with EPHS and TB and HIV control
programmes in the Puntland, Somalia.
- Develop and implement quality
programmes in the region in close coordination and collaboration with the
district health authorities.
- Co-ordination of all health
related project activities in close collaboration with local partners and
stakeholders to ensure objectives are achieved.
- Liaise with key representatives
of the Somalia Ministry of Health at national, provincial and district
levels to ensure that the programme remains in line with national strategy
and to ensure the sustainability of activities at the end of the project
period.
- Develop Work plans and
implement project activities in close collaboration with medical and non
medical personnel, ensuring coherence and integration of activities and
contingencies for changes in project direction and priorities related to
the humanitarian context.
- Ensure accurate collection and
analysis of data. Compile epidemiological reports for inclusion in project
situation reports and any other pertinent reports, including dissemination
of the same.
- Regulatory monitor progress of
project implementation and conduct assessments of the health needs of the
community and prioritize project activities based on findings.
- Together with the Project
Coordinator responsible for encouraging community participation in health
activities to ensure the long term ownership and effectiveness of the
programme.
- Ensure that the medical supply
stocks are sufficient and that drugs are stored and used correctly.
- Work with district health
facilities, community representatives and persons responsible for training
health workers at different levels to ensure close links between health
facilities and communities.
- Be the lead in emergency
preparedness and response planning including design of mitigation,
response and recovery interventions.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly,
mid-term and final technical project reports for submission to the CHD.
- Assist the Project Coordinator,
Country Health Director and senior management team at country level in
designing new programmes including undertaking assessments, proposal and
log-frame writing, and budget preparation.
- Should be the acting Project
Coordinator and perform any other duties assigned during the absence of
the PC.
Representation and Coordination:
- In liaison with the Project
Coordinator, co-ordinate and represent Merlin with the provincial and
district health authorities and ensure all project activities are carried
out with their approval in line with national strategy and, as far as
possible, their participation. Ensure that local health authorities
receive regular activity reports.
- Lead the Health cluster in
Puntland (in the absence of the CHD) and closely coordinate with the CHD.
Contribute towards the dissemination of Merlin’s health work through
publications (general, health sector, academic) in consultation with
Country Health Director.
- Co-ordination and
representation with the MoH and other NGO’s in the region to avoid project
activity overlap whilst sufficiently addressing the full needs of the
communities.
- In consultation and
coordination with the Project Coordinator and Country Health Director,
liaise with relevant project donors over matters related to specific
projects including reports, amendments and extensions, funding for
continuation of projects, as well as answering questions raised by donors.
Programme Support
- Provide technical support to
all project team members and review all work plans for technical
soundness.
- Assist Project Coordinator and
Country Health Director to establish systems and standards for regular
assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the programme against its
strategic aim, objective and expected output.
Staff Management / HR
- Assist with recruitment of
technical project personnel.
- Support project personnel, with
the aim of ensuring that individuals work effectively together to achieve
project objectives.
- Responsible for organizing
training of all health staff and local partner staff to ensure the maximum
use of their skills and their full and effective participation in project
activities whilst conforming to Merlin and MOH protocols.
- Ensure that staffs are fully
conversant with and trained in donor and Somalia health authorities’
guidelines, protocols and data collection forms.
- Conduct induction in the field
for new staff on Merlin health policy as well as project aims, objectives,
and activities.
- Responsible for international
staff health within the project areas including first aid provisions,
medical evacuation and general monitoring of staff welfare with the CHC.
Other
To respect
all Merlin organisational and country specific policies, procedures and
regulations.
Carry out
any other responsibilities as requested by the Project Coordinator or Country
Health Director.
Person Specification
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications,
experience and competences
- A medical doctor with MPH or a
Clinical officer with MPH with minimum of 5 years experience in managing
health programmes in a developing country context.
- Somali nationals are highly encouraged
to apply for this positions
- Kenyan Somali can also apply
provided they agree to have Somali national contract.
- Previous experience in managing
Primary Health Care and Nutrition programmes.
- Proven experience in project
proposal development, logical framework and report writing
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of assessing
evolving health needs quickly and calmly under pressure as required.
- Good computer skills to allow
reporting and representation.
- Flexibility and relationship
building skills.
- Ability to successfully work in
a multi-cultural and diverse team
- Excellent communication skills,
with good spoken and written English and Somali
- Ability to understand the
cultural and political environment and to work well with local
representatives and programme staff in a consultative and participatory
approach.
- Proven problem solving and
organisational skills
- Excellent management and
capacity building skills to enable the motivation, encouragement,
participation and development of team members
Desirable
Qualifications,
experience and competences
- Experience in epidemiological
analysis
- Preparing the project proposals
- Preparing the Budget
- Previous experience within a
humanitarian aid organization
- Experience in the processes and
techniques involved in developing and using appropriate IEC/BCC resources
and materials.
- Experience of working in Kenya
and knowledge of the Kenya context in an advantage
- Ability to reflect on from
personal and programme performance and act upon lessons learnt.
- Willing to travel extensively
and ability to work in dynamic work environments
- Understanding of security
management necessary to live and work in insecure environments.
Position:
Nutrition Officer
Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Department:
Health &
Nutrition
Reports
to: Deputy Project
Health Coordinator
Relationships
internally: All
programme and support staff
Relationships
externally: MoMS/MoPHS
personnel, other governmental, UN agencies counterparts.
Salary: Kshs 65,000 per month
Benefits:
Insurance cover,
house allowance at 15% of basic salary, and annual leave entitlement of 24 days
per annum at the completion of 12 months of continuous employment with Merlin.
Merlin Objective
Merlin Objective
Merlin is a
British humanitarian Non Governmental Organisation providing health care to
populations in crises. Merlin exists to provide an immediate and effective
response to medical emergencies throughout the world.
The
Purpose of the Job
The overall
objective of the position is to develop, implement, monitor and report on all
nutrition technical aspects of Merlin’s projects in assigned areas of
Turkana.
S/he will
ensure that field staff and partners adhere to technical and standard protocols
in nutrition.
S/he will
train and mentor staff as well as participate in nutrition assessments, surveys
and proposal design processes.
S/he will
be responsible for HINI activities reporting from field sites to district
stakeholders and Merlin management.
The
Nutrition Officer will work under the supervision of the Deputy project Health
Coordinator and in close collaboration with the MOH authorities and staff at
district and community level.
Specific Responsibilities
- Ensure the technical and
effective implementation of the High Impact Nutrition Intervention (HINI)
- Supervise, mentor and work in
collaboration with the health workers implementing HINI activities
- Provide technical support in
the management of malnutrition in line with Integrated Management of Acute
Malnutrition (IMAM) guideline at health facility and outreach site.
- Train the Nurses, CHWs and
other field staff in case detection and home-based care related to
nutrition.
- Prepare and follow up CHWs
incentive and ensure they are paid accordingly.
- In collaboration with Nurses
and other field Officers, organize the logistics for community outreaches
- Together with the DPHC ensure
proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the
different stakeholders involved in food/nutrition activities (MOH, World
Vision and IRC)
- Ensure the establishment of
nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case detection
and referral system.
- Participate in nutrition assessments,
studies and surveys;
- Participate in the delivery of
trainings for health staff, organize and lead on the job training (OJT) of
staff and CHWs.
- To ensure correct data
collection of all program components on a monthly basis.
- Analyse and compile the monthly
nutrition report.
- Contribute to proposal design
and development
- Support the nurse in
maintaining monthly stocks of all drugs and medical supplies and prepare
monthly consumption reports.
- In the absence of DPHC or PHC,
attend Health and nutrition coordination meetings and all relevant
meetings with stakeholders
Qualifications and Skills
- Degree or Diploma in Nutrition
or related health field
- At least three years experience
in supervising the implementation of nutrition programmes.
- Experience in the
implementation of nutrition monitoring activities and malnutrition case
detection and management
- Experience of carrying out
nutritional surveys at field level
- Fluent spoken & written
English
- Excellent management and
communications skills
- Previous supervisory experience
- Ability to write clear and
concise reports
- Training and facilitation
experience
- Computer skills, including MS
Office and EPI-Info
- Be a team player
- Work under pressure and in less
comfort.
To apply for this position:
All
applications including cover letter and cv should be sent to:
HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200,
HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200,
Nairobi,
Kenya
or e-mail to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, 10th May 2013.
or e-mail to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, 10th May 2013.
Please note
that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Data Protection
Data Protection
Please note
that in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act, Merlin will hold and use
personal information that you have given for the purpose of recruitment and
employment. This information can be stored in manual and/or electronic form.
This information may also be disclosed to third parties in accordance with the
Data Protection Act.
In cases
where a job offer is conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do
not appear on counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European
Union or the United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use
the information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear
on these lists.