Project Health Officer

 JOB OPPORTUNITY

                                                                     Internal/External

Job title:           

Project Health Officer

Location:         

Field-based position: Ayun – Nogob zone, Somali region

Reports to:

Project Manager

Number of Posts

01 /one /

Closing date:   

October 14, 2023

Der Welt / Doctors of the World / Médecins Du Monde is a network of 16 humanitarian non-Governmental organizations, working in health and medical aid in domestic and international projects. The focus lies on ensuring access to primary healthcare services, SRH / MCH services (incl. GBV) and psychosocial support. Furthermore, MdM-Ge is advocating for a universal access and rights to health services, especially for disadvantaged groups and people affected by crises and conflicts.

MdM-Ge has been working in Ethiopia since 1986, implementing different types of programmers from long-term interventions to emergency response. The current project in the Somali region by MdM-Ge is aiming to improve the access to and the quality of health care services (with a focus on sexual and reproductive health) and prevention of epidemics (incl. Covid-19) for the conflict and crisis affected population in two areas of the Region (Gerbo, Nogob Zone / koloji IDP Camp/ Fafan Zone). Particular attention will be paid to the needs of women and girls by improving the access to SRH.

services, including GBV. Nutrition and WASH are integrated in this multi-sectoral approach and carried out by the local organization OWDA (Organization for Welfare and Development in Action).  

MANAGED BY/MANAGING

• The Project Officer is responsible for planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Ärzte Der Welt Reproductive Health related interventions in the assigned Woreda.
• The Project officer reports to the Project Manager and will be based in Ayun woreda Nogob Zone Somali region.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Project officer coordinates SRH nutrition and WASH services with other actors and the incumbent is also responsible for ensuring adherence to the implementation of program activities according to nationally accepted standards. The Project Officer will directly manage the Community Mobiliser, Midwives, and nurses in Elweyne, Dhuhun, Barmil and Ayun Health centers, he/she will also work collaboratively with other Project teams. The Project Officer will report to Project Manager based in Ayun.

PRIORITY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Planning Implementation

• In consultation with the Project Coordinator, ensure that program main stakeholders (Woreda health department, Health Centre head and staff, communities, and beneficiaries) understand the project objectives and participate actively in its implementation.
• Closely work with the HC head and maternity unit team lead and ensure adequate Technical Assistance for SRH services is provided by project midwife and Community mobilizer.
• Ensure health care standards and protocols are met, national health policies and strategies are respected for SRH services at the health center.
• Support in multi-sectoral/health assessments in coordination with other external health agencies, ensuring assessment findings, survey reports are documented and provide feedbacks and ensure quality and timely reports are submitted.
• Conduct regular supervision, field visits to implementation sites and community activities and provide the feedback.
• Identify key stakeholders for their participation in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Assesses and updates information for the project implementations with participation of staffs and stakeholders.  
• Makes feasible action plan in line with annual plan of the project and findings from ongoing assessment based on organizational mission, policies and available resources and needs of the community.
• Design culturally appropriate SRH/FP awareness campaigns
• Follow up for the achievement of the results and targets indicated in project documents.

COORDINATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT ACTIVITIES

• Work in integration with the logistic team in relation to transport, procurements and delivery to the field site.
• Work with the Warehouse Assistant for timely request and procurement of medical commodities and supplies
• Facilitates for the timely provision of available medicines and other materials to the project.
• Ensures that implementations are according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in local, woreda and zonal meetings and structures within the organization as required and agreed with the direct supervisor.

BUILD AND MANAGE A STRONG PROJECT TEAM

• Ensures workers best contribution for the project goal through effective performance management system.
• Assesses and identifies staff/volunteer training and development needs and address them based on objectives of the project and available resource.  
• Promotes efficient leadership through a culture of transparency and accountability taken by staffs on tracking the project goal.
• Financial management and administration of the project
• Ensures that the organization’s financial resources are used modestly and efficiently.
• Work closely with the Program coordinator in management of the grant budget
• Raise PRs as required after discussion with colleagues.
• Track expenditure monthly and report appropriately
• Follows financial and administrative procedures to be in accordance with the project plan and policies of the organization.
• Builds a strong network of partner organizations and local and Zonal authorities as well.
• Develops and maintain trust and good relationship between Ärzte Der Welt and its partners by working in collaboration with the respective sector institutions, collaborating agencies, volunteer workers and communities in the project area.
• Acts as a liaison person between the zonal, Woreda, Health facilities and Ärzte Der Welt
• Explores and coordinate their input towards the project goal.
• Explores best mechanisms and make ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the project.
• Puts in place effective monitoring and evaluation plan and system, on the basis of the international systems requirements, as a basis for ongoing monitoring, self-evaluation and external impact evaluation. These tools shall facilitate both quantitative and qualitative evaluation, using participatory approaches.
• Provides stakeholders with regular up-dates on project activities and results, including regular written reports on a monthly/quarterly basis as required. 
• Follows security in project area and act accordingly together with concerned body.
• Update information on security situation in project area
• Report the situations to supervisors and concerned body.
• Ensures best documentation for the project activities.
• Ensures standard activity registration books and formats are in place.
• Follows proper registration and documentation of health service activities are implemented.
• Documents and shares good practices and lessons learned with colleagues to support organizational learning.

STAFF MANAGEMENTS

• The Project Officer will be responsible for the management and supervision of the midwife, Nurses and community mobilizes.
• He/ She will ensure that staff performance evaluation is conducted on time and in a standard quality manner that contributes to the staff development plan.
• Ensure that MdM HR policies and guidelines are respected by the team (leaves, appraisals, code of conduct etc.)
• Supervise and mentor staff under your direct management, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and providing performance reviews.
• Report any HR issues to the Project Manager.
• Identify training needs, provide regular/on-job training and follow up.
• Hold regular program team meetings and information sharing through a consultative leadership style and a transparent, honest, and supportive communication structure.
• PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Ability to work under pressure, long work hours and frequent travel.
• Excellent communication skills-verbal and written ones. Communication in English is a key requirement. Knowledge of Somali language is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work autonomously when required.
• Ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.

• Degree in Public Health Officer/BSc Nursing, Preferable of MPH
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant working experience (including minimum three years at Project officer level and above) in the field
• Excellent reporting skills
• Good communication skills
• Understanding and experience of programming and advocacy in the humanitarian and development sector, and on SRH nutrition and WASH.
• Working knowledge of community mobilization and capacity building techniques
• Demonstrable experience of partnership management and delivering capacity building activities, particularly those targeting national NGOs and Government institutions.
• Commitment to MDM-Ge equal opportunity and gender policies
• Knowledge of and commitment to humanitarian principles (NGO / Red cross code of conduct) and with Sphere humanitarian charter and minimum standards
• Experience of working with local partners and local contractors including local authorities
• A highly motivated, self-starter, able to work equally well in isolation or as part of a team
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in changing situations.
• Experience of working effectively within a international agency (I/NGOs);
• High level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• In addition to these generic requirements, depending on the projects, we seek people who:
• Can perform technical training with local staff.
• Have a strategic view and can anticipate possible emergencies, epidemics, etc.

LANGUAGES

• Should be fluent in English and Somali. 

please submit: a two-page curriculum vitae; three work-related references; a one-page

cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match the job requirements stated above.

copy of certificate/License (if applicable).

If possible, please send all the above in one document – MS Word or PDF. Also, write the job title and your name in the subject line and 

Apply Through [email protected].  Deadline for submission: 14th October 2023

Arzte Der Welt strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Arzte Der Welt  is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.