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  • Posted: Feb 19, 2015
    Deadline: Mar 17, 2015
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    We assist those in urgent need anywhere, anytime, no matter what the conditions, providing lifesaving health care and health care-related emergency services-often within hours. As conditions ease, we work with local leaders to rebuild stronger. In non-emergency settings, our focus is development. Through our training programs, we pass essential skills int...
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    Emergency Program Coordinator

    JOB SUMMARY The primary function of the Program Coordinator includes supporting the Country Director in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development and administration of overall country programs.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    1. Program Management
    • Work closely with the country director, senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grants
    • Analyze data gathered and propose alternative strategies of program implementation
    • Compile monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring statistics are correct and on time
    • Work with the health teams to design and implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs as well as trends in mortality and morbidity
    • Conduct assessments and contribute to production of proposals for new projects
    • Work with field teams and logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets
    • Regularly update country office on progression of programs as per protocol
    • Compile program and donor reports and assists with development of future programs as needed
    • Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies' efforts
    • Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed
    2. Representation
    • Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country programs
    • Represent the organization at task force meetings, assessment missions, camp coordination meetings, UN coordination meetings, INGO coordination meetings as appropriate
    • Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the NGO community
    • Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organizations Code of Conduct, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to internal and external actors
    3. Human Resources Management
    • Assist in the selection and training of qualified program staff and recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with the Country Director and Finance Director
    • Supervise staff to ensure their smooth and effective operations
    • Ensure compliance to local labor laws including working hours
    • Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
    4. Training/ Capacity Building
    • Determine training needs for subordinate staff
    • Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
    • Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff
    5. Working Relationships
    • Maintain frequent communication with Country Director to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
    • Work with Country Director and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies are within budgeted targets
    • Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities
    • Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary
    6. Security
    • Collaborate with security officer/CD in order to maintain security of health staff in the field
    7. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
    • Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

    Qualifications:
    • Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development and/or in a relevant field of study
    • Three to five years experience in program design and evaluation, of which at least one year in developing countries or resource deprived environment
    • Supervisory experience
    • Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
    • Profound cross-cultural awareness and insight into health care issues
    • Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
    • Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
    • Ability to relate to and motivate local staff effectively
    • Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
    • Excellent decision making skills
    • Team player and strong communication skills, both oral and written
    • Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word and MS Excel, MS PowerPoint a plus

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