International Medical Corps, an international humanitarian organization is looking for qualified people to fill the new position of Program Manager- COVID-19

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK: (Essential functions, quality/quantity expected list of marginal duties and number of national/and or expat staff supervised)

Support health, WASH and nutrition activities within the context of COVID-19 response  

• Actively support the development of work plans and ensuring that COVID-19 response project activities are implemented as planned
• Provide technical assistance to IMC program team and clinic staff to implement planned activities in a technical and appropriate manner and in accordance to established MOH and IMC guidelines
• Follow up on planned procurements related to COVID-19 response and ensure that procured items are distributed and used in accordance to the needs and requirements of the project
• Support the SMOH to plan and task force /Rapid Response Team (RRT) activities to achieve the desired results
• Liaise with and support SMOH, WHO and other members of the COVID-19 Task force to ensure that they conduct meetings as is planned
• Provide technical support on epidemiologic and public health interventions and fill any gaps that maybe identified at the SMOH to ensure effective implementation of COVID-19 response and other emergencies
• Actively oversee and monitor the COVID 19 project activities implementation in collaboration with the medical coordinator and project officers based on the work plan with its timeline
• Ensure that all relevant data is collected and reports produced to document COVID-19 response activities
• Ensure quality of services provided is up to set standards in accordance to SMOH and IMC standards
• Provide support to the Project officers on the project implementation and monitoring
• Prepare monthly plan, implement and report based on the work plan of the projects
• Ensure all reports are submitted regularly to IMC and SMOH based on requirements
• Identify staff’s training needs and prepare training plans accordingly.
• Write and submit program progress reports to the medical coordinator and SMOH as is required.
• Ensure the supply of PPE and IPC materials to all the IMC supported health facilities and actively check on proper usage by staff
• Conduct on-job trainings for clinic staff as required and based on identified needs.

Supervision, coordination and community-based surveillance activities towards COVID-19 response 

• Conduct monthly meetings and supervision visits at sites and field levels.
• Represent IMC in the state for COVID-19 response and other health related meetings as maybe required
• Update MOH about the COVID 19 activities and zero reporting in addition to the EWAN (Weekly)
• Ensure the facility based and surveillance activities are established and functional in all IMC designated localities / catchment areas

Other tasks and responsibilities in relation to COVID-19 response within IMC health, WASH and nutrition activities

• Review M&E reports (Weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting activities)
• Provide weekly update to the medical coordinator about the implementation of project activities
• Provide necessary and appropriate technical assistance, support and prepare reports as is required.
• Actively participate in any assessments, surveys including data collection, analysis and report writing as might be required.

• Bachelor degree in public health or any other relevant field. Any advanced qualifications related to public health, epidemiology, data management and analysis will be added advantage.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ project management experience with either national or international NGO.
• At least 2 years’ experience working on diseases surveillance programs and management of diseases outbreaks within the country
• Good understanding and knowledge about COVID-19 response nationally and globally.
• Computer literate and able to collect data and write appropriate reports in English language.
• Ability to work independently with different stakeholders to achieve quick results,

• Applications for this position should be submitted to HAC Office South Darfur.
• Please submit you application letter and C.V with copies of your academic certificates and Labor card by September 20, 2020.
• The Applications should be enclosed in a sealed envelope and must indicate the position applied for and his/her phone number.