Medical Program Manager (f/m/d)
- Organization: Malteser International
- Location:
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Medical Practitioners
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
- Administration and Non-Profit-Management
- Medical Doctors
- Closing Date: Closed
Medical Program Manager (f/m/d)
Malteser International, the worldwide relief agency of the Order of Malta for humanitarian aid, works in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas for people in need, regardless of their religion, origin or political affiliation. Malteser International Americas has been operational in the USA, Latin America & the Carribean since 2014 and is currently implementing projects in the fields of Health, Relief, Reconstruction & Rehabilitation; Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Sustainable Livelihoods, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaption in Colombia, Haiti, Peru, Mexico and the USA. Since 2018 Malteser International Americas has expanded its medical aid activities in Colombia as a response to the increasing influx of refugees from crisis-ridden Venezuela.In support of our work in Colombia, Malteser International Americas is looking for a motivated Medical Program Manager (f/m/d).
Responsibilities:
Medical Program:- Elaborate, implement and oversee the medical intervention strategy including a mental health and a preventive health component of self- and partner implemented projects
- Ensure adequate data management, incl. monitoring tools, health data collection and reporting as basis for intervention strategies and relevant and timely action
- Elaborate long-term strategies for both, humanitarian assistance and development oriented strategies for structural improvement of access to primary and potentially secondary health care especially in remote rural areas
- Facilitate the recruitment, adequate placement and continuous training of health professionals
- Takes responsibility for the provision of quality health care and community based health and hygiene education and ensure that international and national standards are met
- Facilitate close collaboration with other health actors including government health authorities and services
Program Management:
- Lead planning, implementation and monitoring of all project activities in accordance with approved plans and budgets
- Support national implementing partners in all aspects of project cycle management, monitoring and quality control
- Ensure planning, preparation and writing of proper and regular program/project reports adhering to donor and Malteser standards (proposals, amendments, interim, final reports, monthly reports)
- Plan and conduct needs assessments and baseline surveys to set-up new or follow-on projects (writing proposal, logframe and budget for donors as well as conceptualising and developing sectoral and local strategies)
- Ensure that the program is implemented in a gender, age and disability-inclusive way
Qualifications:
Essential:- Relevant university degree (MPH, MD) or equivalent
- 3-5 years’ experience in designing and implementing medical intervention strategies
- Strong conceptual, analytical and facilitation skills
- Strong operational management ability with a clear focus on results delivery
- Good understanding of the Colombian and Venezuelan context
- Strong team-oriented approach with excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively motivate people and respectful towards other nationalities, ethnicities, genders, age or disabilities
- Proficiency in using standard software packages
- Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken)
Desirable:
- Knowledge of national treatment protocols
- Work experience with international and national NGOs
- English skills (written and spoken)
Conditions:
- Start Date: November 2019
- Duty Station: Riohacha, Colombia, with frequent travel to program locations
- Duration of contract: 12 months (extendable)
- Salary according to qualification and experience, health insurance support, 20 paid leave days per year
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal.
Kindly submit your application (CV, meaningful letter of motivation and 3 references) until 20th October 2019.Malteser International American Headquarters
1011 First Avenue, Suite 1322, New York, NY 10022, USA
www.orderofmaltarelief.org
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