South Sudan: Primary Health Care (PHC)- County Coordinator

Introduction

Cordaid is a Dutch, international non-governmental organization which combines 100 years of experience and expertise in emergency aid and structural poverty eradication. Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion.

Cordaid has been active in South Sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacity-building. Currently, it has programs in the area of Emergency Response, DRR, Health, Food Security, Security & Justice, Women Leadership and Investments.

Presently, Cordaid is expanding its program in different parts of the country. For that purpose, additional technical capacity is required. Therefore, Cordaid would like to a Primary Health Care (PHC)- County Coordinator as detailed below,

Primary Health Care (PHC)- County Coordinator

Based in Torit County

Reporting line

The PHC County Coordinator shall report directly to Program Manager - Health Care based in Torit.

Purpose of the Position:

The PHC County Coordinator ensures sound technical implementation of Primary healthcare activities in the County where s/he is assigned by CORDAID under HPF project. S/he works in collaboration with the County Health Department (CHD) by providing expert advice with the specific aim of transmitting knowledge to build the capacity of the CHD staff.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. In close collaboration and coordination with the CHD, community leaders and other local stakeholders plan and organize the implementation of PHC as guided by the Basic Package of Health and Nutrition Services (BPHNS) delivery including health promotion and awareness activities in the county.
2. In collaboration with CHD team plan and carry out supervision and support visits to Health Facilities(HF) (PHCC/PHCUs) aimed at identifying opportunities and challenges in the application of MoH – BPHNS policies and guidelines.
3. Jointly work with CHD team to conduct regular skill training needs assessment and plan training and capacity building activities accordingly.
4. Support the CHD in collecting, processing, analysing and reporting of routine health information (HMIS) by rendering technical assistance to the relevant officers and stakeholders.
5. Provide support to CHD and the HF’s in establishing and maintaining a standard supply chain system at all levels based on regular consumption data from HMIS and supervision findings.
6. Ensures correct implementation of the BPHNS at CHD, PHCC, PHC and community as well as addressing challenges in collaboration with CHD and all other stakeholders.
7. Advice and support the establishment and sustaining the health structures at County, Boma/Payam, Community and ensuring these respective health committees keep abreast to their roles and responsibilities to maintain good standards of service delivery including initiation of community-based health activities.
8. Support the CHD in human resource management in the county including recruitment of key health cadres, maintaining up to date HRIS (Human Resource Information System), preparation of staff payrolls using SSEPS tool, developing JDs for staff and conducting staff appraisals based on the guidelines and procedures.
9. Support the CHD in planning and budgeting for funds and other resources allocated to the County from Govt., partners ensuring that expenditure and accountability are properly and timely tracked and reported.
10. Provide administrative, logistical support to CHD and health committees in organizing outreach activities.
11. Represents CORDAID in meetings at the County and at Payams level, as and when called upon by local Authority, partners and other stakeholders in the county
12. Prepares and submits progress and monitoring reports periodical (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual) including overview of the trends in health service uptake and epidemiological (morbidity / mortality) data.
13. Provide coverage for other county positions when needed.
14. Attend to other duties as instructed and directed by the line Manager.

Qualifications and skills

1. Qualified health professional Degree in Medicine/Nursing with post-graduate training in Public Health from a recognized institution
2. Minimum of three years working experience in a similar position preferably with an International NGO or relevant government departments
3. Demonstrated ability and affinity to with CHD, local Authority /health staff to plan, coordinate, implement and monitor improvements in healthcare provision, disease control activities and health prevention and awareness.
4. Advance training skills with proven knowledge of adult education and community mobilization
5. Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken English
6. Excellent organizational skills
7. Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, Power point, Access, Outlook as well the use of the internet. Preferable also basic knowledge of epidemiological database program e.g. Epiinfo, and MUST have knowledge of District Health Information System software (DHIS)
8. Knowledge of spoken Arabic and local languages is an advantage
9. Ability to work under remote field conditions

Further information and how to apply

Interested and qualifying applicants can submit their application letter including a CV in English contact details of at least 3 professional references to the following email hr.southsudan@cordaid.org

Mention the vacancy reference number in subject line.

e.g. CSS04/09/18 Primary Health Care (PHC)- County Coordinator - Torit

Deadline for submission is by the 28 September 2018

Cordaid is an equal opportunities employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.