JOB DESCRIPTION
EPI Project Coordinator – National
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection, and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
ROLE PURPOSE :Under the general guidance of MoHD national EPI manager, the Project Coordinator will provide overall technical and coordination support to all immunization/child health projects in Hargeisa This includes but not limited to national level coordination systems in collaboration with SL Ministry of Health Development (MoHD) and other stakeholders, support quality improvement activities related to child health, pilot innovative approaches, promote multi-sectoral approach to child health, support district/regional management teams to design digital micro-planning, organize regional level review and coordination meetings, provide supportive supervision and training to field based staff (MoHD and partners), lead in documentation of best practices and project learning S/he will coordinate with other sectors for integrated delivery of interventions contributing to child survival. S/he provide technical support for the immunization technical working groups and organize monthly and quarterly review meetings in collaboration with the regional MoHD EPI focal persons.
Location: Hargeisa
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Health professional with basic degree in Medicine, Public Health or related fields in health sciences, Master of Public Health is an added advantage. At least 5 years’ experience in similar role with substantial relevant experience in Health program management
- Previous experience in coordinating, implementing, and managing complex immunization program in resource poor settings.
- Experience in situation analysis, assessments, and program implementation.
- Ability to support and build capacity of staff through performance management.
- Excellent skills in monitoring implementation of immunization program activities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to the field, under sometimes difficult and occasionally insecure circumstances.
- Experience in grant management and proposal writing is preferred.
- Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power point, Epi-Info/SPSS, Outlook, and the internet
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, exercise flexibility and adaptability to transition.
- Commitment to Save the Children’s Safeguarding Policy
- Experience in Somaliland context and with health implementation field experience in the country.
Sensitive to the cultural and political environment of Somaliland and can effectively plan to ensure the implementation of the project and manage resources effectively.
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.
