JOB SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Manager, Health and Nutrition Programs is to oversee and deliver sufficient technical support through the implementation and management of all International Medical Corps’ active health and nutrition grants services in the volatile emergency humanitarian setting.
The position manages humanitarian programming in an area of responsibility including program design, budget, and timeline according to emerging needs. He guides program implementation through the coordination with the field site manager, nutrition and health officers/ assistants, logistics, finance, MEAL and administration functions in close liaison with the security and liaison officer regarding program teams’ accessibility in all International Medical Corps intervention sites.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Management
• Develop and update the detailed implementation plan in accordance with the organization and donor requirements.
• Identify professional training needs for health/ nutrition IMC staff and national partners related to Primary and secondary Health/Nutrition Care service provision and assist in training provision.
• Develop forms/tracking system/data collection tools to ensure proper indicator’s reporting as well as essential drug list, standard list of equipment and supply for supported static health facilities and integrated mobile clinics, for current intervention areas and newly targeted areas for upcoming secured grants.
• Responsible for procurement of drug/medical supply/medical equipment and tracking of all inventory from start to end under health and nutrition sector, in close coordination with the Country Chief Pharmacist, Medical Coordinator and other health/ nutrition Program Managers.
• Responsible for developing the distribution plan and executing the plan with full transparency and accountability.
• Update monthly pipeline as per actual activities in project site for both nutrition and health sectors.
• Participate in developing the program monitoring and evaluation framework and respond in timely manner to all MEAL queries for provided services quality improvement.
Technical Support
• Regular supervision of International Medical Corps staff including office and field employees, consultants, and volunteers involved in health and nutrition programming,
• Ensure provision of Primary Health/Nutrition Care services in accordance with national and international standards including clinical guidelines, essential drug list, standard equipment, etc.
• Provide regular supervision of health/nutrition operations including data collection/records related to beneficiaries and program activities, as well as timely implementation and reaching targets according to program objectives.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management staff as required; contribute to donor reports and internal organization reports as required.
• Organize and conduct regular monitoring visits to all IMC field sites.
• Ensure linkages and integration of Primary and Secondary Health Care services where required.
• Supervise referrals from Primary Health Care clinics to specialized secondary and tertiary care.
• Participate in recruitment and hiring of program staff, conduct performance evaluations on an annual basis for each staff member under direct supervision.
• Supervise and analyze program expenditures on a monthly basis; participate in budget pipeline analysis and prepare new budget forecast for upcoming month.
Program Coordination and Strategic Planning
• Collaborate with field team for effective implementation, coordination and reporting and support data sharing with country office health and nutrition coordinators.
• Organize and chair coordination meetings with national partners, when required.
• Conduct regular meetings with national partners on program update and progress and make necessary adjustments to program implementation plan.
• Coordinate Primary Health Care service activities with the organization senior staff.
• Participate in coordination meetings with international and national organizations and UN agencies when delegated.
• Assist the Health Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator alongside corresponding managers to develop all grants start up and close out documents according to International Medical Corps policies and guidelines.
• Monitor evolving needs of the target communities and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary.
• Participate in the development of an International Medical Health and Nutrition Program strategy, in line with the country leadership’s strategic planning.
Program Development
• Identify opportunities for program development.
• Participate/Lead in the assessments exercises as a basis for health/nutrition program development.
• Participate in development of project proposals including development of logical frameworks and appropriate, realistic, and measurable indicators for the Health/Nutrition Program under the supervision and guidance of the Health Coordinator and Nutrition Coordinator.
Coordination
• Promote positive leadership through regular and efficient internal coordination meetings for program sector teams, out of the regular meetings called by the management team on site.
• In the spirit of transparency, promote International Medical Corps work and liaise with relevant health and nutrition clusters with local government agencies.
• Identify and build collaborative partnerships with UN-Agencies in place, NGO partners, sub-grantees, and other stakeholders.
• Keep positive trend of partnerships with MoPHP Representatives, DHOs and GHOs in local government agencies, including in the new targeted areas by International Medical Corps.
• Collaborate in the development of referral pathways, service maps, and other networks that may assist clients to access services.
• Participate to all mission online meetings when invited and represent the field office in the presence/ absence of the Field Site Manager.
• Generate a positive image of International Medical Corps and its personnel in the area of responsibility.
• Represent International Medical Corps and coordinate assessments and activities with implementing agencies in the area to avoid duplication with others humanitarian implementing partners and to identify and address the gaps in service.
Support
• Lead planning and procurement of operational supplies for the site in coordination program sector focal persons.
• Ensure warehouse spot checks are conducted and share the gaps found, practicable solutions and efficient reports.
• Integrate MEAL approaches and activities into program plans and operations, outlining how MEAL will be implemented at each stage of the program cycle.
• Create an environment where personnel adhere to and respect security procedures.
• Actively promote PSEA (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and among beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.
