The Health Manager contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by ensuring effective and efficient project implementation of the health programs in line with the project objectives, timelines and budget. The post holder will manage, monitor and evaluate the assigned health project, in close collaboration with the  Nutrition Manager. The role holder will  encourage beneficiary participation and setup of complain and feedback mechanism, PSEA standards observed to prevent do no harm via staff train on PSEA, liaison with community leaders, coordinating with MOH/HAC/COR and other stakeholders, local partners and UN agencies, especially UNICEF

Technical Support

• Lead in technical support to the health team including capacity building/trainings, monitoring and supervision and straightening local capacity particularly of the MOH/Medical Teams clinic staff to ensure quality and integrate primary care service provision, including SRH/EPI/Community health etc..
• Cooperate with  Nutrition Manager and other Health staff to ensure both short-term and long-term impacts/outcomes for the beneficiaries, local health authorities and donors.
• Provide input into integration of beneficiary participation and accountability (AAP) aspects for the project which includes the setup of Complain & feedback mechanism.
• Support the HIS team in health information management and coordinate with the MEAL team on setup indicators and reporting.

 Management

• Support the Health staff on the overall implementation of the health project component including detail planning, implementation/ monitoring and evaluation as well as timely reporting.
• Collaborate with the logistics and procurement team, ensure that the procurement and logistic process are smooth with timely deliverables. Particularly in provision of medications/ medical supplies and medical equipment.
• Direct line manages the health/community health officer including performance evaluation to ensure set deliverables are achieved in a timely manner.
• Provide coaching and technical supervision to the health staff in order to develop ownership and full responsibilities for Health activities.

Coordination/ Partnerships:

• Represent Medical Teams in the coordination platforms such as the health clusters at the state and national level and other coordination with the MOH/ UNICEF/UNHCR and local partners in the targeted camps and host communities to ensure coordinated efforts and complementarity across all components of the intervention.
• Lead and directly engagement with COR/community leaders and other stakeholders in the camps and the host communities to enhance coordinated response.
• Ensure accountability is integrated into country strategies, program design, monitoring and evaluations, recruitment, staff onboarding, training and performance management, partnership agreements, and highlighted in reporting

Safeguarding

• Ensure the Safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations. 

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine 
• Registered by Medical professional body 

EXPERIENCE

Required

• Minimum 4years of health field experience with a busy project implementing in NGOs/UN agencies is required.
• Experience in clinical medicine or community health is an added advantage. 
• Familiar with primary health intervention modalities of static and mobile clinics/outreach activities.

Preferred 

• At least 3 years of experience in NGOs, especially in humanitarian/ emergency context
• Experience working in emergency operations 
• Experience in EPI, SRH/MCH/ community health etc.
• Familiar with Accountability for affected beneficiaries (AAP) and PSEA.
• Experience with UN-programming, especially UNICEF, UNHCR & WFP.