Jobs at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Overview

• The Public Health Advisor will support the organization in reviewing the design and implementation of programs to achieve impact.
• This includes assessments of the effectiveness of the program implementation to deliver effective public health outcomes, quality of health services provided to intended beneficiaries, availability, accuracy, and completeness of data and its use for decision making and the performance of the organization’s grants on key health-related indicators in line with the targets in the Performance Framework.

Responsibilities

• Support development of high-value or complex proposals or bids including proposal writing and interdepartmental coordination with Program, HR, Operations, Grants and Finance team for proposal development.
• Assist in the development and implementation of public health policies and programs.
• Manage the implementation of evidence-based health projects, in conjunction with donors and partners, that deliver improvements in health that are strategic priorities for Public Health/
• Cultivate business relationships with external stakeholders and potential partners for large-scale or strategic funding opportunities.
• Register organization on major Partner/NGO/CSO forums, coalitions, and networks, and ensure active participation and involvement.
• Analyze data to identify community health needs and determine program priorities.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of public health programs.
• Design and implement health promotion campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Participate in public health networks and committees.
• Prepare reports and presentations on public health initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal public health regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree in Medicine, Public Health, Health System Management, Epidemiology, or related field. A minimum of 2:1 in Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience working in planning, management, and Monitoring & Evaluation of programs in the health sector, including in developing countries.
• About 3 years’ experience in writing and development of proposals. Must be able to appropriately review proposals to ensure it is well synthesized and cohesive.
• Experience with program management, project design, and business development.
• Good planning and organisational skills to work on concurrent projects and deliver within timescales agreed thereby demonstrating working to deadlines.
• Experience in assessing risks and existing controls to mitigate those risks.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and expertise in assessing the design and effectiveness of public health interventions.
• Ability to apply sound knowledge of M&E, public health, and disease program management.
• Ability to manage and work in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• May require travel to community sites and meetings.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

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Overview

• The Technical Advisor: Humanitarian Aid will be primarily responsible for supporting team members in the development of quality proposals and bids.
• S/he will also work in close collaboration with the other units in Idmibok International and support coordination with the humanitarian community (government and other stakeholders) to ensure efficient flow of information, effective coordination, advocacy, and reporting.
• This position may subsequently grow to encompass direct management of projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of high-value or complex proposals or bids including proposal writing and interdepartmental coordination with Program, HR, Operations, Grants, and Finance team for proposal development.
• Support new business efforts in sourcing for and responding to RFPs, E.O.Is, grants, and other funding opportunities
• Cultivate business relationships with external stakeholders and potential partners for large-scale or strategic funding opportunities.
• Register organization on major Partner/NGO/CSO forums, coalitions, and networks, and ensure active participation and involvement.
• Lead activities to increase the visibility of the organization’s humanitarian response activities.
• Review and provide advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
• Provide professional developmental opportunities for junior program staff.
• Evaluate the performance of supervisee(s) and provide constructive feedback and proactive leadership.
• Serve as the primary interface for the organization and local staff to implement projects.
• Achieve project requirements within budget, established time frame, standards of quality, and donor satisfaction
• Establish, maintain, and develop productive working relationships with field staff, supervisees, consultants at large, and other departments within 360HSDC.
• Contribute to and inform program design, knowledge of tools towards implementation of projects, knowledge management and thought leadership, and collection of resources.
• Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to design and determine indicators, ensure that the field has the tools to monitor progress made towards indicators, periodically check in with the field team on data collection and progress toward meeting objectives, and share experience with regional teams
• Travel to field offices to monitor project activities
• Support Human Resources to source and recruit critical talent
• Support design, review/selection, and implementation of sub-awards, including review of quarterly narrative and financial reports, as well as processing invoices.
• Ensure the quality of monthly/quarterly reports, annual work plans, performance monitoring plans, and other programmatic reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2.1 Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, International Development, Development Studies, Social Science, Political Science, International Relations, or a relevant field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or other related areas is required.
• 3 years' experience in writing and development of proposals. Must be able to appropriately review proposals to ensure it is well synthesized and cohesive.
• Experience with program management, project design, and business development.
• Good planning and organisational skills to work on concurrent projects and deliver within timescales agreed thereby demonstrating working to deadlines.
• Ability to build networks, partnerships, and capacity to collaboratively work in a team.
• Knowledge of political contexts in multiple African countries preferred.
• Field experience is desirable.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• May require travel to community sites and meetings.
• Ability to work flexible hours.