Response Head, ERT at International Medical Corps

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Company: International Medical Corps
Location: Ethiopia
State: Addis Ababa Jobs
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Healthcare/Medical Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Response Head, Emergency Response Team (ERT) will work closely with the Country Director to devise response strategy based on the available information and assessments reports. He/she, hereafter referred to as he, will provide strategic leadership to the emergency team to implement contextualized emergency response plan based on the assessment reports and the available resources. He will direct an initial assessment, outline needs and provide overall strategic leadership to the International Medical Corps team including fiduciary planning, human resource management, and develop project proposals and program designs with the support of various functions within the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

Strategy and Business Development

Lead the exploratory team in conducting rapid assessment in areas of concern and presenting the findings and recommendations to the senior management team in Sudan and HQ.
Prioritize programmatic needs and develop quality proposal by working closely with the country team in Sudan.
Map key areas of intervention and develop close coordination with local and international actors working in the region.
Closely follow the context and include necessary adaptations to the strategy as and when needed.

Leadership

Provide strategic guidance to the implementation of IMC program
Lead work plan development and coordinate input from staff and counterparts
Oversee the implementation of the activities in the region and ensure compliance with the regulations of the government bodies.
Ensure high-quality performance and integrity standards in compliance with International Medical Corps policies and regulations
Report to International Medical Corps senior management project and donors the achievements and results of the response
Establish systems for maintaining an overview of all staff activity

Representation

Represent International Medical Corps to Local & National Authorities, international donors, international and national NGOs.
Develop good working relationships with all stakeholders including MOH, UN and as well as local authorities and federal agencies
Liaise with appropriate departments within IMC as needed, and ensuring required reporting are submitted on time

Administration

Ensure that appropriate logistic, administrative and financial structures and procedures appropriate for program are established and / or maintained in accordance with IMC
Develop and submit program reporting on timely manners according to International Medical Corps and Donor requirement

Security

Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies
Serve as the focal point for Health and Safety and will be responsible for any Risk or Security Assessments

Safeguarding

Serve as the Safeguarding focal point

Policy Adherence

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps
Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law at all times.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically, a Master’s degree in Disaster management or Public Health, Medical Doctor preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Typically, 10+ years of relevant and progressive experience in development or humanitarian emergency response field, with increasing responsibilities including at least 5 years in similar management position in an INGO environment
Project management experience in a developing country or similar context including responsibility for budget control, strategy, human resources and planning
Pedagogical Skills are an asset
Experience in effectively dealing with hospital management and headquarters staff, as well as donor agencies, and government officials
Proven capabilities in leadership
People management
Commitment to Humanitarian Principles
Behavioral Flexibility
Result and quality orientation
Teamwork and Cooperation
Excellent self-motivation skills
Ability to relate to and motivate staff effectively
Ability to work with a broad range of people
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make medical decisions affecting the standard of care independently
Creativity and the ability to work with limited resources
Excellent decision-making skills
Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods)
Strong writing and presentation skills
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills
Computer literacy
Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical information in the English language
Fluency in written and spoken English is required; fluency in Spanish, French or, Arabic is desirable
Ability to travel, and live in remote area and insecure location

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Method of Application

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Closing Date : 15 June. 2022