Deadline: 5 August 2015
The Cordaid is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of State Hospital Coordinator, based in South Sudan.
The State Hospital Coordinator is responsible for managing HPF activities, planning, implementation, monitoring, manage all security, logistics, and procurement issues, set up hospital governance board, reporting and coordination with Ministry of Health and other authorities, UN agencies, international and national NGO partners.
Cordaid has been active in South Sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacity-building.
Key Job Responsibilities
The State Hospital Coordinator will perform the following functions-
- Administratively manage the HPF supported program activities at Torit State Hospital on behalf of Cordaid;
- Work with the key hospital staff in the day to day planning and management of Torit State Hospital activities;
- Maintain high cordial and professional working relationship with fellow hospital staff, state ministry of health and other actors in the state;
- Advise and (administrative) support the hospital administrator and the management of hospital activities;
- Participate in the Senior Health Management Team (HMT) meetings at the hospital as and when necessary;
- Work with the Hospital Management Technical Advisor to identify hospital staffing gaps, develop terms of reference and support the state to recruit staff for the hospital and lobby for additional staff with the State Ministry of Health;
- Plan and conduct quarterly review meetings of the project with the participation of the State Ministry of Health, Hospital Medical Director and the Hospital Management Technical Advisor.
- Track, approve and review field purchase requests and ensure monthly financial reporting is undertaken;
- Attend relevant coordination meetings at the State and give feedback to Cordaid Juba Office and as may be necessary;
- Promote project visibility (this will include MOH, Health Pooled Fund and Cordaid) in project based events;
- Ensure donor compliance at every stage in the implementation of this project; this includes compliance in the areas of financial expenditures, procurements, use of equipment etc.;
- Work with the Hospital Management Technical Advisor to prepare and submit quarterly reports to the Health Program Manager;
- Manage all security, logistics, and procurement issues of the project in liaison with the Juba office;
- Attend and represent Cordaid at all the Coordination meetings at State level;
- Line manages the finance and logistic staff working for the project;
- Promote a working relationship and knowledge exchange with the Cordaid’s supported HPF Project in Chukudum Civil Hospital and other HPF projects in the State;
- Any other tasks as mentioned by the Health Program manager
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor degree in a health related course with training and experience in project management;
- At least 5 years’ experience in project management and grant management;
- Ability to develop implementation plans for project activities;
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Management/Public Health will be an added advantage;
- A good understanding and experience of working with County Health Officials, State Ministry Officials, Donors and UN agencies and the health system in South Sudan;
- Previous experience of working in South Sudan and ability to work in areas of limited resources.
- Excellent report writing and analytical skills;
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, including the contact details of at least three professional references, via email.
For more information, please visit Cordaid.
