Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organization working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 8 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine.
CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research.
CUAMM’s international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference.
Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects ‘with Africa’.
JOB POSITION
Application deadline: September 2nd, 2024
Start date: October 2024
Job position: Technical Assistant to the Program Manager
Location: Gambella, Ethiopia
Duration: 3 months
Family duty station: NO
Note: the NGO reserves the right to close the application process once the position is filled.
Purpose of the role
Within a project aiming at providing basic health care services to South Sudanese refugees in Nguenyyiel, Tierkidi and Jewi Refugee camps, the Technical Assistant to the Program Manager will support the efficient and effective management and implementation of the project, ensuring quality and smooth progress of work through technical support.
KEY DUTIES
- ensure the smooth implementation of the two main components of the project, the 24/7 service delivery in 3 health units in Gambella Refugee camps and the secondary and tertiary referral system;
- strengthen the systems in place to ensure an effective management of activities and resources;
- support the update of the work plan, the Operational Plan and the Project Monitoring Plan;
- monitor the progress in achieving the targets set by the donor, identifying eventual challenges and possible solutions
- supervise the quality of health services provided, proposing corrective measures whenever needed;
- supervise the procurement process, with a special focus to drugs and consumables;
- support the management of logistics of cars and other assets and the management of HR;
- ensure the coordination with other partners present in the refugee camps supporting the HFs;
- ensure the timely draft of the project reports, together with the Program Manager
REQUIREMENTS
- University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations or related fields
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
- Previous experience in managing health projects in fragile countries and/or low resource settings
- Previous experience in working in complex interventions will be considered an asset
- Good computer knowledge
- Coordination and team management skills
- Adaptability to live and work in an unstable environment
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Type of contract: collaboration contract
Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy (basic salary for the job position, with possible increase based on professional experience)
Flight ticket: one return flight
Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs
Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa
Accommodation: provided by the NGO, it is generally individual, depending on the logistical situation and the availability of accommodation in the workplace
Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker
How to apply
TO APPLY
https://doctorswithafrica.org/en/recruiting
Due to the high number of applications, please note that our recruiting team will contact only short-listed candidates.
The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, sexual orientation.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, nondiscrimination policies and safeguarding principles.