Community Case Management Technical Specialist
responsibility is to support implementation of community case management
interventions focusing on quality of care, trainings, support supervision and
reporting. S/he will work closely with the CCM project officers at field level.
The major emphasis will be in Jonglei and Upper Nile implementation areas but
as and when needed, cover Eastern Equatoria and Lakes States. The CCM Technical
Specialist will work closely with the Nutrition and Health Project Managers to
strengthen integrated health care programming through linking community case
management activities with facility based health care services and malnutrition
interventions at county and state levels.
Core Accountability:
* Ensuring CCM programme quality of care: quality planning,
implementation, support supervision, monitoring and evaluation and reporting;
* Representation and coordination within the organization
and other stakeholders; Support CCM related advocacy and profile raising to
influence policy and practice at county and state level;
* Provide coaching, technical advice and other capacity
building methodologies or inputs for the national staff and other partners
involved in the CCM program implementation.
The CCM Technical Specialist will work under the direct line
management of the CCM Program Manager but is expected to work
closely/coordinate with Field Program Manager.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* Qualified health professional with Master of Public
Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, International Health or Health Services
Management. * Minimum of five years of relevant experience in primary health
care delivery preferably in INGO with experience working in post conflict
contexts at a programme management level. * Knowledge of child survival and
development, particularly Integrated Management of Childhood Illness or CCM
practical programming experience * Knowledge of Government of South Sudan
health systems and health programmes or sub-saharan African health care context
* Strong analytical, conceptual and negotiation skills with ability to think
and plan strategically; * Demonstrable experience in developing working
relations with government, community stakeholders and children * Good
experience in preparing projects proposals and reports to donors. * Good
interpersonal and communication skills with proven skills as a
trainer/facilitator and mentor. * Ability and willingness to work in
conflict-affected and insecure locations including living in or travelling to
remote locations with basic facilities * Good presentation and reporting
skills, advanced computer skills especially Ms Word, Excel and Power point
presentation * Commitment to Save the Children Child Safeguarding policy *
Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values and
principles.
Desirable
* Previous experience in South Sudan * Knowledge of database
management tools and data analysis tools. * Knowledge of donor financial
policies and guidelines
We need to keep children safe so our selection process
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as
a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
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Location: Jonglei, South Sudan
Permanent - Full-Time
Closing date: Tuesday 29 October 2013
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
