Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Project Manager, Generic
Afghanistan, D.R. Congo, Jordan, Lebanon, Madagascar, Middle East Region, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria
Location
Generic Field Vacancies are based in capital city or main field base in one of our programmes.Starting Date & Initial Contract Details
This position is not currently open, but frequently required in the Field.Full time, Normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2 years.
Role Overview
Manage the health project in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget laid down in the current proposal and meet Medair quality standards and the BPHS. To ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. To manage and train the PHC team and locally recruited health staff. To anticipate, plan, and share in the development of new health project proposals.
Project Overview
Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation projects in countries of high vulnerability.
Our Culture
Key Activity Areas
Technical / Management
- Develop and manage a comprehensive activity plan covering the time frame of the project proposal.
- Ensure the quality and sustainability of the project outputs.
- Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities (monthly, quarterly and final reports).
- Support the Programme Coordinator and CD in the development of new proposals.
- Support the health sector by the improvement and further design of the technical sector on approved and appropriate health practices.
Logistics and Administration
- To coordinate with the logistics department and ensure all health project related equipment is available on site in a timely fashion.
- To coordinate with the administration department to ensure accurate accounting of project finances as well as effective cash-flow.
- To ensure that health project stocks are managed, transported and maintained correctly.
Staff Management
- Oversee all staff based in the health project including recruitment,appraisal, management, general well-being, job descriptions, work schedules, discipline etc. in coordination with the Projects Coordinator.
- Provide training to all National staff in the health sector (within budget and operational constraints) so as to ensure ownership and full local responsibility of all health activities.
- To facilitate regular project meetings to assist information sharing between project staff and to ensure that all staff members are well aware of project objectives and current work plan.
Communications and Public Relations
- To maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure within the Medair team.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, churches and NGO’s on site, with the objective of raising public awareness of Medair and ensuring good co-operation and partnerships.
- Contribute to Medair’s private fundraising and public awareness campaigns by supplying the FCO or the International HQ Marketing team with beneficiary stories and photos, as well as project updates etc.
Security Management
- To be responsible for the safety and security of Medair health assets and personnel on site of operations.
- To adhere to the security guidelines employed by Medair on site.
Quality Management
- To promote and use the e-library, ensuring the standardised formats are used and guidelines followed.
- Ensure health projects are implemented in accordance with Medair, donor, field, and international standards.
Qualifications
- Higher level qualification in a technical field; BSc/MSc in Management desirable.
- Medical doctor or senior nurse with public health or tropical health qualification desirable.
Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
What is the ROC and why is it required?
Experience
- 2 years minimum experience post qualification.
- 1 yr overseas experience in relief work with an NGO, having worked preferably in the health sector desirable.
- Able to prioritise clearly; able to enforce procedures; able to oversee multiple tasks.
- Good interpersonal skills; clear communicator.
- Good negotiation skills, especially in the context of another culture.
- Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills desirable.
Before you apply
Please review the following questions to know if applying
for a field role as an International Staff is right for you.
- Do you wish to apply as an International Staff (outside your home country)?
If you wish to apply as a National Staff (inside your home country), click here to find job listings near you. - Do your values strongly align with ours?
Our values are important to us, so we seek out candidates who are fully committed to our core organisational values. - Are you married?
You and your spouse may both apply for field roles and Medair will do its best to place you in the same location. However, placements for International Staff with accompanying spouses are very limited and reserved mostly for senior or critical roles. - Do you have children under 18 years old?
Due to the emergency context of our work, we offer very few placements for families with children. - Do you know about the ROC?
The Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) is a prerequisite for all candidates who desire to work in our field locations. To learn about the time and costs associated with this course, download our ROC Brochure. - Do your skills and experience align with what we look for?
Learn more about the profiles we seek and the benefits we offer for International Staff. - Are you suitable to work with children?
Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of all parties we work with, especially children. We do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Please review our protection policies carefully before applying. - Are you fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID vaccine, supported with a COVID vaccination certificate as evidence?
It is our organisational responsibility to take measures which minimise the possibility of Medair representatives being a channel of risk to the vulnerable populations we serve.
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