Deputy Team Leader
Maiduguri
- Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
- Location: Maiduguri
- Grade: Junior level - Junior
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Requisition ID: req8213
Job Title: Deputy Team Leader
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Job Description
Technical Support and Coordination: Advocacy and
Representation:
The conflict in North East Nigeria
has displaced over 1.9 million people and shattered livelihoods of many more. Since 2014 IRC has been delivering
support to communities affected; across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, with
field offices in Maiduguri, Monguno, Gwoza, Damaturu, Yola and Mubi and a
country office in Abuja. With over 700 staff we deliver humanitarian support
and longer term recovery programming in health, nutrition, WASH, education,
protection, economic recovery and livelihoods. We work in coordination with
State government Ministries, WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, UN OCHA and other development
organisations. IRC is an active participant in coordination mechanisms to
contribute to improved impact.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
DFID Health Resilience of North East
Nigeria Service delivery project in Borno and Yobe states will support delivery
of quality integrated primary healthcare, reproductive, maternal,
newborn and child health services and improve evidence based decision making, accountability at all
levels of service delivery. The Project team will
work alongside state and local government authorities building their capacity
to effectively deliver quality integrated primary healthcare, reproductive,
maternal, and newborn and child health and nutrition services.
SCOPE
OF WORK:
IRC is seeking a
dynamic and experienced health and governance professional to provide programme
management and technical leadership. Reporting to the Team Leader, the Deputy
Team Leader (DTL) will be responsible for directly working with the technical
coordinators of the project consortium members (IRC, ACF and SFH) with
particular focus on program quality and reporting as well as for ensuring an aligned
approach across the consoritunm and LGA authorities to design and deliver
health system strengthening components of the project.
In consultation with the TL, the DTL will regularily liase with state
and LGA government authorities, development actors and stakeholders. This
position will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State, with regular trips to the
field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management:
Qualifications
Master’s degree in relevant health related subject, post-graduate medical degree (MPH, MD, RN, PA, or midwife), or other relevant degree At least five years’ experience in design and implementation of health (ideally HSS) programs in developing countries, insecure environments and areas affected by crisis Demonstrable technical expertise and working knowledge of participatory processes and methodologies, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment, preferably Africa Demonstrable technical expertise in public finance and public sector management and especially as applied to a health system context Experience running large, geographically dispersed teams and working in tandem with local and international partners Proven track record of successfully providing technical assistance Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions) Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills Fluency in English (spoken and written) Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to handle a large and dynamic workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines Previous work experience in Africa, field experience in Nigeria is preferred Strong internal and external communications skills, experience with advocacy an advantage Nigeria nationals or long-term residents are particularly encouraged to apply #LI-GR1
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