Country: Angola
Closing date: 30 Nov 2016
Location: Bié, Huambo and Huila Provinces
Starting date: According to availability / ASAP
Duration: 24 months or based on further discussion
People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. Team of 8 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff manage programs focused on improving education, livelihoods and food security, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions and gender-based violence. PIN programs are managed from its head office in Kuito, Bié province and regional offices in Huila and Huambo provinces. For more info see http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/angola
The Health Program Manager (H-PM) is responsible for the successful implementation of the entirety of the Health Program (HP) and its various thematic components. He/she is also accountable for the further development of the health sector as a whole, at the country level.
Main responsibilities:
- Overall health program management - M-health and Nutrition programs
- Direct responsibility for M-health project management and implementation
- Supervises and supports Nutrition Projects’ overall quality and reviews technical training materials drafted by Project Managers
- Develops methodologies and tools for assessments, baselines and/or any other research activities
- Provides and/or approves methodologies, tools, baselines etc., to Project Managers
- Local team management and capacity building
- Regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities
- Reporting to HQ and donors
- Cooperation with partners, donors, local authorities and communities
Main requirements:
- Degree in medicine (medical doctor) or nursing
- Experience in working with community health programs and overall health systems required, university degree in public health and/or IT is a plus
- Experience in capacity building (local partners from civil society and government)
- Sensitivity to crosscutting topics, especially gender and nutrition issues
- Excellent knowledge of English
- At least intermediate knowledge of Portuguese essential (preferably with previous work experience in Portuguese-speaking countries or Angola in particular)
- Experience in project management including project development, project implementation and project evaluation (PCM)
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative surveys for maternal and child-health related indicators and familiarity with data analysis and mapping software highly desired; general proficiency with IT use required.
- Team management experience (at least 3 years in management positions)
- Experience in working with communities in developing countries (experience living in a rural African context highly desired)
- Very good communication and organizational skills
- Team player
PIN offers:
- Responsible and independent working position
- Background of a well-established organization
- Starting salary 2.820 USD - 2.930 USD per month, per diems included
- Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of work
- Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
- Medical helpdesk available online
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation in PIN guesthouse on PIN expenses
- 25 days of paid leave annually
- R&R: PIN will cover cost of one regional ticket up to 500 USD per year
How to apply:
Interested candidates please submit their CV and cover letter. Please follow this link https://inhiro.com/job/id/10208, click on green "Apply" button above and fill the application form.
In case of any questions you can contact us via this email: hr@peopleinneed.cz
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Thank you.