ROLE PURPOSE:

The job purpose is to manage health component (health projects in general and Family planning and post abortion care project in particular) at the provincial level - implementation and monitoring of projects and support ongoing and upcoming projects in Nutrition. His/her key role is to provide technical assistance and guidance to implement integrated FP and PAC services and other ongoing projects.

Under direct supervision of the Provincial Office in-charge, the Health Manager will be responsible for develop and maintain strong coordination with health and nutrition stakeholders at the provincial level. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme planning and implementation and monitoring

·         Develop detailed costed yearly implementation plans of the project and ensure its timely implementation

·         Ensure that technical guidelines are being followed as per quality assurance bench Marks

·         Responsible for effective and efficient implementation of the project and delivering quality

·         Seek formal and informal technical expertise from the thematic leads in country office

·         Support project team in effective and efficient utilization of budget

·         Manage the project team  professionally and provide on job mentoring for improving performance

·         Ensure that line/technical management is updated with latest information on key developments in the programme and partnerships at the provincial and district level.

·         Make regular visits to the field; carry out process monitoring of health and nutrition project sites and provide feedback and support for achieving the desired results in a timely and quality fashion

·         Coordinate with SC MEAL team for proper documentation, data collection and monitoring of project deliverables.

·         Timely generate high quality monthly, quarterly and yearly reports, program briefer, presentations, publications and IEC materials

·         Provide technical assistance in health and Nutrition data management, supply chain, community mobilization and quality assurance component at the project/s level

·         Responsible for training needs assessment and organize master trainers in coordination with concerned stakeholders.

·         Responsible for support in situation analysis , liaison with the relevant stakeholders and looking for partnership/funding  opportunities for quality programing

·         Provide support in implementation of learning agenda and other relevant research/studies in  Health and Nutrition

Stakeholders Relationship  Management

·         Develop linkages with external stakeholders especially department of health Planning and Development,,  Population Welfare department , MNCH , Nutrition Support Program, National Program for Family Planning and Primary  Health care and relevant line department’s/programs and civil society organizations at provincial and district levels

·         Identify gaps in health facility level coordination with DoH teams and promote culture of joint service delivery through a mutually agreed plan

·         Maintain regular coordination through progress review meetings, joint field visits in health facilities and community.

·         Facilitate DoH and PWD to develop a training institute in each intervention district

·         Provide departments with technical guidelines, supportive supervision modules and training manuals on the quality implementation of program activities.

·         Help develop an atmosphere that induces open communication and maximizes skills/experience sharing among stakeholders

·         Represent Save the Children in technical forums and provincial and district level

·         Prepare and disseminate monthly project data and quarterly narrative reports to concerned internal and external stakeholder

·         Represent Save the Children at multiple sector related forums

·         Engage with media on need basis

Team Management

·         Provide technical guidance to team at the district level

·         Hold regular meetings with project staff to ensure that project objectives are being met with high level of spirit and commitment

·         Keep liaison and good working relationship with Nutrition team

·         With support of QA team, ensure values for FP and PAC are regularly evaluated and clarified

Others

·         As part of the provincial team, contribute, as appropriate, to corporate debates on policy, practice and strategy.

·         Participate as appropriate in assessments and responses in the case of humanitarian emergencies.

·         Will oversee other health and nutrition projects in the intervention districts

·         Be part of senior management team at the provincial level

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Medical doctor preferably with postgraduate qualification in public health


• 4-6 years relevant experience in health & nutrition sector in developing country preferably in Reproductive Health with 3-4 years of relevant experience


• Knowledge on Health and Nutrition interventions in emergencies and developmental setting is desirable


• Ability to communicate and maintain tactful relations with relevant stakeholders and authorities


• Experience of health and Nutrition project management

§  Willing to spend frequent travel to district project locations  

§  Proficient in Ms Excel , MS Word, Outlook, Power point etc

§  Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, negotiating and networking skills.

§  Ability to work independently as well as in team with a commitment to high quality work.

§  Proven organisational skills and ability to maintain administration systems and processes 

LOCATION: Karachi with frequent visits to project locations