IsraAID Vanuatu
Location:
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Due Date:
26-10-2023
Type:
Full time – local position
Organisation Description:
IsraAID is an Israel-based non-governmental organization that was founded in 2001 and has since its inception worked in emergency and long-term development settings in over 54 countries. IsraAID's mission is to support people affected by humanitarian crises by partnering with local communities around the world to provide urgent aid, assist recovery, and reduce the risk of future disasters.
IsraAID has operated in Vanuatu since 2015 when the organization responded to Tropical Cyclone Pam, has since shifted its focus to implement a long-term strategy for all programs, including programs in WASH, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, and health and nutrition. IsraAID's work in Vanuatu promotes sustainable and inclusive solutions, giving special attention to hands-on training and community ownership, and working closely with community, provincial, and national leaders.
Job Desctiption:
This position is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization in developing its Health Sector. The Health Program Manager will oversee the strategic development and positioning of the organisation in Vanuatu in the area of health and nutrition while supervising the implementation of health and nutrition projects.
Key responsibilities
The Health Program Manager will lead the overall supervision and implementation of the health and nutrition program in Vanuatu and contribute to IsraAID Vanuatu's larger health and nutrition strategy. They will provide strategic direction, and overall technical and management of the Health program. They will ensure it contributes to the organization's strategic positioning in the country while ensuring it is context-appropriate, has a cross-sectoral approach, and above all in line with the do-no-harm policy of IsraAID.
Development, positioning and implementation of the health/nutrition strategy
Contribute to IsraAID's overall response strategy in health, nutrition, and hygiene and sanitation, working with government partners and other relevant organisations.
Support the long-term capacity building and integration of health and nutrition into IsraAID's programs in Protection and WASH.
Project Management
• Supervise the overall implementation of project plans, ensuring adequate communication and organisation between local partners, international partners and staff
• Oversee the implementation of health and nutrition projects, ensuring stability, high quality and timely delivery of all project objectives
• Work closely with Logistics Team, supply partners, donors and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the logistical elements of Health Programs are well-executed
• Prepare project and donor reports in a timely manner and in compliance with internal and external requirements
• Ensuring the quality of health and nutrition projects are in line with IsraAID's minimum criteria and in line with global guidelines
• Work in collaboration with the Head of Health Sector and Country Director to oversee project implementation ensuring that services are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance with donor regulations
• Ensure that the program is implemented in ways responsive to communities and partners, and in line with IsraAID's principles, values and strategic plan and procedures
• Ensure that program interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors (Protection & WASH) to promote a multisectoral approach
• Periodically reassess projects to ensure they remain relevant, feasible and aligned with the IsraAID Vanuatu strategy
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning
• Support the development of tools for effective Monitoring and Evaluation of the health program
• Work jointly with the MEAL HQ unit and the IsraAID Vanuatu country team to develop and implement MEAL plans and systems
• Ensure appropriate, timely and accurate data collection against agreed indicators to enable both internal and external reporting
• Ensure learning from the health program contributes to knowledge building and sharing within the country office and IsraAID global.
• Lead discussions with communities and beneficiaries on programme design and project review, as agreed with Technical Advisor, Field Coordinate/Project Manager(s)
Partnerships
• Foster a spirit of collaboration and trust with IsraAID local partners
• Actively explore partnership opportunities with actors in the community, regional, national and international levels
• Support partner organizations in programming and implementation
• Conduct periodic review of joint project plans to identify obstacles and the ways they could be mitigated
Grants Management
• Work closely with the Vanuatu country team to secure strategic funding opportunities and develop proposals based on identified gaps and needs
• In coordination with the Communication and Development Department, produce quality reports to ensure accurate, coherent and timely reporting
Human Resources and Staff Development
• Ensure regular communication with Country Director, Malawi's Health Staff, and other field staff
• Maintain fluid communication with Health Emergency PM, Head of Health sector, and other relevant non-Country staff
• Provide technical support on the recruitment and management of Health staff, including developing Terms of Reference (ToRs), staffing plan, participate in recruitment processes and performance evaluations where applicable
• Support the professional development of the Health Program Officer and the Health staff
• Facilitate capacity building for team members and partners to develop Health expertise including coaching, capacity building, mentoring, and supervision
• Any other tasks as delegated by the Country Director
Representation, Advocacy & Organisational Learning
• Ensure proactive participation in Health Cluster meetings, and relevant Health Working Groups and forums
• Identify advocacy, funding and research opportunities for action
Selection Criteria:
Skills, Experience, and Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in health (Midwifery, Registered Nurse, Public Health, or other relevant field).
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in the area of health and nutrition with an INGO and/or UN agency.
• Knowledge of the Vanuatu government strategic priorities for health and nutrition.
• Experience in working with local communities and capacity development of local staff and stakeholders.
• Ability to work flexibly in challenging situations.
• Cultural understanding of the Vanuatu context.
• Commitment to the aims and principles of IsraAID.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bislama.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and health statistics analysis software
Salary:
120,000 VUV – 180,000 VUV monthly salary
How to Apply
Apply by:
Contact Person:
Olga Khoroshko, IsraAID HR Manager.
Contact Phone:
(+678 ) 55 78 703
Email to send applications to:
Postal Address or location to apply in person:
Website:
How to apply - more information:
Please use the following title as subject: CV_Name_Health Project Manager Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IsraAID is an equal opportunities employer.
For further information on the above job please contact the employer directly.
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