Health Coordinator 12-149

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International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through
health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND
With funding from the US State Department Bureau for Population, Refugees and Migration (BPRM) and the Basic Services Fund, International Medical Corps is currently implementing a primary and secondary health program in Akobo, Jonglei State. IMC’s programs aim to improve access to basic primary health services to refugees, returnees and host communities in and around Akobo.

JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of the Health Coordinator is to supervise and coach all health technical staff in the designated site and coordinate with health coordinators/program managers of other sites of the same state or county. Functionally the Health Coordinator will liase and report technically to the Medical Director.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Lead the health program implementation of the site using mentoring, coaching and on the job training to ensure the effectiveness of subordinates.

2.Ensure quality assurance of the entire health program in compliance with the Sudanese MOH Basic Package of Health Services and protocols and facilitate a continuum of care between the health facilities and the community.

3.Conduct basic obstetric surgery

4.Ensure that primary health care (PHC), maternal and child health (MCH) and HIV/AIDS service statistics and all the required reports are properly collected from each health facility and submitted in a timely manner to the immediate supervisor and respective departments/line mangers as appropriate.

5.In coordination with the Medical Director, identify the required equipment, drugs, medical supplies and furniture needs for the health facilities and prepare and submit requisitions to the Juba office.

6.In coordination with the Medical Director, coordinate training of health care staff including EPI workers, clinical officers, community health workers, community based traditional birth attendants, maternal and child health care workers, HIV/AIDS counselors and other staff on reproductive health and family planning.

7.Develop and maintain strong working relationship and coordinate with State and County authorities, relevant international and local agencies engaged in similar activities in the county, including UN and other NGOs

8.Ensure/maintain staff recruitment and management, including mentoring, identification and provision of required support.

9.Carry out any other duties as requested by the relevant supervisors