The Health Technical Coordinator will lead the field office health teams in implementing health programs as per the South Sudan Basic Package of Health and Nutrition services (BPHNS) with focus on child health, maternal newborn health, communicable diseases, immunization including pneumonia mainstreaming within project work-plans to targeted beneficiaries. The technical guidance will be provided in accordance to the South Sudan MoH recommendations. The Health Coordinator will make frequent field visits to the field sites to ensure the highest standards of service delivery. S/he will ensure high quality clinical services in all SC supported health facilities. S/he will monitor service quality, ensure all staff are trained, well supported, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies are properly managed and apply clinical level data to national level quality improvement efforts. Health Technical Coordinator will work alongside the Health Technical Advisor to support on the delivery of the health strategy and provide inputs on proposal development and funding opportunities. This role will also involve representation of the organisation in various forum including Health Cluster and Health Sector Technical Working Groups.
Eligibility Criteria
Essential:
- Medical doctor or public health specialist (with clinical background)
- At least 5 years’ experience in primary health care and general practice.
- Currently registered with the Medical council of South Sudan
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and maturity
- Ability to work within a tight timeframe,
- Willingness to travel extensively in the field.
Desirable:
- Work experience in humanitarian emergencies
- Work experience in an (International) Non–Governmental Organization ((I)NGO)
- Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors particularly experience working with ECHO, BHA and SSHF
- English language skills
- Good knowledge of quality standards and quality controls related to medical practice
