Based in Aweil East- Malualkon, the Health Manager (HM) is responsible for the coordination of all project activities and staff at the field level. S/he will be responsible for technical leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal liaison to the donor and state government entities. The Health Manager will manage a team of health technical specialists, engage closely with County and State Ministry of Health officials and community representatives, and ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all services and activities generated under the grant. The Health Manager is expected to have strong leadership qualities and in-depth technical and management expertise particularly in managing DFID grants. The Health manager also provides strategic leadership and supervision of sub-grantees and sub-contractors while ensuring the security, feasibility, and sustainability of the program and contribution to the overall objectives of the International Rescue Committee and Health Pooled Fund project.

Eligibility Criteria

• Medical doctor (plus MPH- preference) or Health Related Degree with strong health project management background with at least five years of relevant health experience preferably in INGOs. MUST have medical background.
• At least 3 years of humanitarian project management experience coordinating, implementing, and managing health programs in emergency contexts and/or refugee settings.
• A wide range of technical expertise, professional competence, and relevant academic background in human capacity building in the health sector, particularly maternal and child health and family planning.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, training, and coordination skills.
• Experience in leading and managing large grants in a complex environment.
• Experience managing sub grants and contracts under grants for complex projects.
• Excellent knowledge on rules and regulations governing implementation of FCDO funding.
• Experience in South Sudan and/or in other African countries is a strong asset
• Knowledgeable on Health System Strengthening approaches in South Sudan
• Excellent computing skills including Microsoft Office packages including MS Word, Excel, Power Point Epi-Info/SPSS and Outlook and Database
• Able to analyze large data sets for use in reporting.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.