Roving District Health Project Coordinator

Save the Children is looking for energetic and hard-working woman or man to serve as Roving District Health Project Coordinator based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, but will be travelling regularly to all MCGL districts: Kailahun, Pujehun, Western Area Rural. If you have passion for children, and you wish to be part of a dynamic team supporting development in Sierra Leone, then we look forward to your application! Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role: Roving District Health Project Coordinator

The Roving District Health Project Coordinator will support the government efforts in strengthening the health systems’ capacity to deliver quality RMNCAH services. S/he will ensure the successful implementation of project activities at district level. S/he will represent the project at district level forums, meetings and consultations on policy and technical issues related to the project’s objectives. S/he will work closely with both the technical and programmatic teams based in the field office and country office. S/he will ensure the regular monitoring of indicators and coordinate with relevant stakeholders at the district and national level. In addition, s/he will serve as a focal point to coordinate and ensure successful implementation of project adolescent reproductive and maternal health activities. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified health professional with strong background in RMNCH. Applicants with clinical qualification, nurses, midwives are an advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience in program management with at least 3 years in managing public health projects/programs; leading and managing RMNCAH projects and programs including working on donor-funded projects/activities.
• Demonstrated experience working in adolescent reproductive health programming
• Knowledge of current evidence and best practice in adolescent reproductive health programs
• Strong skills in building a team, training, and on the job mentoring.
• Experience in supervision, training and mentoring of healthcare workforce
• Strong computer skills (i.e. Word Excel, Outlook).
• Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure
• Excellent planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a demanding workload comprised of diverse and challenging tasks and responsibilities
• Strong oral and written skills. Proficiency in writing technical and programmatic reports that document program directions and results
• Strong interpersonal skills with managing multicultural teams
• Proven experience implementing a project or activity against a workplan to ensure on time and quality delivery of program interventions.

• Experience providing technical assistance and capacity development to country government and health care staff.

• Involvement in recent current or past outbreak preparedness and response efforts

Desirable:

• Demonstrated relationships with district and national stakeholders within and outside the government
• Experience working in urban and rural settings
• Experience working on a USAID-funded project

CONTRACT LENGTH: 3 Months with possibility for extension

Closing date: 8th March, 2021

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants are advised that

Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process and we maintain zero tolerance to dual employment. Any request in this direction should be immediately

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

• Candidates should apply through the link that will be provided by Careers.sl.
• Applicants should attach a copy of a valid Labour Card to their applications
• Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document and include your current remuneration and salary expectations for this role.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY