Background: The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, Governance, protection, GBV, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflict and drought affected people.
Scope of work: Under the administrative supervision of the Senior Health Program Manager, the Heath Manager will be the focal point for health care services in Mogadishu. S/he will ensure the implementation of a quality health program for IDPs, returnees and host population, in accordance with acceptable national and international standards. S/he will provide technical oversight to field-based health staff in the area of primary, secondary and reproductive health, with emphasis on coaching national staff to build their capacity. The Health Manager will monitor improvement of all health indicators as per SPHERE/UNICEF/WHO standards in Somalia.
Required Qualification/Experience & Competencies:
· University Degree in Medicine/ Public Health from a recognized institution.
· Minimum three years of field work experience on comprehensive primary health programs in resource poor settings. Experience working with INGOs in IDP settings will be an added advantage.
· Previous experience in coordinating, implementing and managing health programs in developing countries.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Strong management, assessment, project planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
· Strong people management and analytical skills.
· Ability to work under pressure in an unstable security environment.
· Ability to multitask, manage pressure and flexibility.
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