Program Coordinator 12-423

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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.


JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of the Program Coordinator includes supporting the Country Director in the planning, design, implementation, supervision, expansion/development and administration of overall country programs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Program Management
• Work closely with the country director, senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grants
• Analyze data gathered and propose alternative strategies of program implementation
• Compile monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring statistics are correct and on time
• Work with the health teams to design and implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs as well as trends in mortality and morbidity
• Conduct assessments and contribute to production of proposals for new projects
• Work with field teams and logistics to procure program supplies within program budgets
• Regularly update country office on progression of programs as per protocol
• Compile program and donor reports and assists with development of future programs as needed
• Liaise closely with local authorities, donor and partner agencies to ensure program compliance with donor policies and regulations and complementary with other agencies' efforts
• Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed

2. Training/ Capacity Building
• Determine training needs for subordinate staff
• Train senior national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs
• Advocate and plan for professional development for expat and national staff

3. Working Relationships
• Maintain frequent communication with Country Director to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated
• Work with Country Director and Logistics staff to ensure the coordination of programs supplies are within budgeted targets
• Attend coordination meetings which are relevant to country activities
• Interface with national government and relevant agencies as necessary