International Medical Corps recruits 01 Technical Advisor (Health) – Rapid Response Facility (RRF)
International Medical Corps UK provides emergency relief to those struck by disaster no matter where they are, no matter what the conditions, working with them to recover, rebuild and gain the skills and tools required for self reliance.
International Medical Corps and International Medical Corps United Kingdom with headquarters in the United States and the United Kingdom respectively, work collaborate to maximize resources for the delivery of appropriate relief and development activities.
Since February 2020, International Medical Corps has responded to the COVID-19 outbreak in 26 countries to date. Pending funding from UK-DFID’s Rapid Response Facility (RRF) for COVID-19 for preparedness and response to primary and secondary impacts of COVID19 on the most vulnerable populations, International Medical Corps will strengthen local health systems in five countries to prevent further transmission and save lives.
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Experience / Training
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The Technical Advisor (Health) will work closely with the technical staff and other relevant departments to establish and support the DFID RRF funded Covid-19 activities in South Sudan, Pakistan, Yemen, Central African Republic (CAR) and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They will serve as the main health focal point for this project, and deploy as required. They will maintain open lines of communication with the country teams, Senior Directors of the regional platforms and the Technical Unit to ensure timely implementation of program activities and donor reports. S/he will monitor service quality, ensure that all staff are trained and well-supported, COVID-19 supplies are properly managed and support results reporting.
· The Technical Advisor will work with the existing country teams to help establish and implement program activities, ensuring that all activities are in line with globally accepted guidance (MOH/WHO/CDC). · They will assist with planning, implementation of activities, reports, reviews, work plans and budgets · The Technical Advisor will work in collaboration with relevant sectoral technical advisors, and other departments such as logistics, finance, new business development. · The Technical Advisor will provide technical advice to the country offices, in line with International Medical Corps Quality Minimum Standards. |
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| Main Responsibilities | · Proactively ensure support for RRF activities through IMC’s COVID-19 management structure.· The Technical Advisor will work with the existing country teams to help establish and implement program activities, ensuring that all activities are in line with globally accepted guidance (MOH/WHO/CDC).
· Work closely with the technical unit. · Collaboration with other departments such as; International Programs, Emergency Response and Global Logistics units with functional departments · Support country programme teams to plan, implement and report RRF-funded activities, in integration with ongoing country activities and partnerships · Monitor the health programmatic aspects during the implementation of programs. · Review implementation plans provide recommendations for implementation adjustments or quality improvements to ensure activities meet World Health Organization and donor COVID-19 best practices and IMC Minimum Technical Standards. · Support and review results reporting and evaluation as needed
2. Other duties as assigned by the agency. This job description is subject to review to ensure it meets the needs of the agency and reflects its strategic direction.
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| Person Specifications | ||
| Essential | Desirable | |
| Qualifications | Qualified health professional, preferably medical doctor. | Master’s Degree in public health orinternational development |
| Experience | · Significant experience in overseas NGO health programs at a managerial level, designing and implementing· Management of projects relating to primary/secondary health care, communicable diseases/outbreaks, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Experience of working in complex environments. · Experience in working with and managing remote teams. |
· Extensive experience in humanitarian response country-level implementation and results reporting.· Experience with DFID funded project management and reporting
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| Skills & Competencies | · Demonstrated ability to resolve operational critical challenges as they arise· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach
· Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills · Ability to collaborate across headquarters departments to assess needs, implement and monitor activities · Ability to integrate and work well within multi-ethnic and multicultural teams · Proficiency with MS Word and Excel · Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in English Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions |
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| Language(s) Fluency | English | French or Arabic desirable |
| Other | Ability and willingness to travel to implementing countries as necessary and when safe. | |
| This job description is subject to review to ensure that it reflects the requirements of International Medical Corps UK. | ||
| The tasks listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. | It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report. | International Medical Corps UK is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation |
How to apply
How to apply
Candidates who can demonstrate that they meet individual specifications and can prove that they have the right to work in the UK should send application to hr-uk@internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk
Application should include CV and cover letter stating how you meet each requirement and why you are interested in the role.
Closing date
5PM UK time on 15 May 2020. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Please note that due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient application. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
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