Reproductive Health Manager

The primary functions of the Reproductive Health Manager includes implementation and oversight of reproductive health services in camp settings and urban areas serving the displaced Syrian population including implementation of MISP, support to facilities providing emergency obstetric services and MNCH services; supervision and capacity building of staff; ensuring quality of services with training, supportive supervision, on-the-job training and standard quality assurance tools; internal and external coordination, and day-to-day administration of overall program activity.

• Manage all aspects of the Reproductive Health Program including recruitment, supervision and capacity building of all RH staff; review project proposal materials and develop a detailed implementation and monitoring plan and adapt program to changing context as needed
• Discuss and agree with health program staff, RH service providers and other stakeholders on proposed activities, implementation and monitoring plan, roles and responsibilities of each team member
• Develop capacity of the national counterparts in technical knowledge, skills and program managment
• Work with RH Officers closely to update project monitoring plans and discuss challenges/solutions
• Regularly update training schedule and ensure trainings are conducted as proposed to the donors
• Schedule regular site visits for monitoring and supervision where possible to ensure quality of services, accurate data collection and verify consumption rates of pharmaceuticals and supplies
• Work with team on timely procurement and delivery of required commodities to avoid stock-outs
• Guide Data Manager on compiling RH data and RH reports
• Ensure that all grant required activities, indicators and objectives are successfully met within the project timeframe
• With the Health Coordinator, develop ideas/proposals for new funding oppertunities
• Coordinate with other program departments to ensure integrated implementation of RH and GBV services
• Regularly analyze data in conjunction with RH staff in order to build their skills in tracking reproductive health trends and developing appropriate responses.
• Design and conduct surveys and assessment to inform program strategy and approach
• With Medical Coordinator, introduce standardized strategies and protocols for RH as a component of a comprehensive and fully integrated primary health program
• Ensure appropriate treatment of beneficiaries in general, and mainly those requiring clinical RH services within IMC health program and ensure that the system for referral cases is developed and functioning efficiently and with optimal results
• Review RH MIS tools for any gaps in data collection and reporting
• Work with finance, logistics, HR/admin and security to ensure smooth implementation of project activities
• Attend coordination meetings and work closely with other partners in RH ensuring access to the services and to avoiding duplication of efforts

Qualifications:

• Medical doctor, nurse or midwife with Masters in Public Health or equivalent qualification
• Must have at least 5 years professional experience in implementing reproductive health projects
• Must have at least 5 years experience working with INGOs in humanitarian or development contexts previous emergency response, conflict/post-conflict experience preferred

• Must be able to provide hands on technical support to health providers

• Must be able to analyze and interpret data and to track performance against program indicators

• Must be skilled in Microsoft Office

• Must be able to travel to field sites

• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

• Must have the ability to work effectively with various personalities and cultures

• English language proficiency is required and knowledge of Arabic and/or Turkish languages is an advantage.

Applications should include a detailed CV and a cover letter should be submitted in English with the subject title to following email address, respectively:

hrantakya@internationalmedicalcorps.org