Health Manager

• Health professional: Degree in health-related discipline + master’s degree in public health, with strong primary health care background and strong management experience.
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in implementing and managing NGO health programs, preferably in complex humanitarian and/or emergency settings.
  
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local health representatives.
  
• Previous experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting
  
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring of staff
  
• Demonstrated experience in grant management and proposal writing
  
• Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  

Program Management and Development

In addition to the existing responsibilities, the Health Manager will:

• Lead the implementation of Ebola emergency response activities across supported districts in collaboration with the Public Health and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Manager.
  
• Coordinate closely with District Task Forces (DTFs), District Health Teams (DHTs), Ebola Treatment Units (ETUs), and Ministry of Health response pillars.
  
• Ensure implementation aligns with national Ebola preparedness and response guidelines.
  

Staff Supervision & Development

• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promote a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  
• Directly supervise the following staff Health Officers, ensuring regular performance reviews.
  
• Ensure training and ongoing capacity building opportunities for staff on technical and project management skills.
  

Grant Management and Reporting

• Participate in the management of all health grants, and work with the Deputy Health Coordinator to develop work, spending and procurement plans for all projects.
  
• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes for future health interventions.
  
• Prepare internal and external reports (such as narrative reports, DHIS data reports) within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required.
  

Coordination & Representation

• Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
  
• Participate in Sector working group meetings and other relevant coordination platforms to represent IRC, do advocacy and look out for opportunities to address challenges.
  

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensure all required donor reports are completed on time and to a high standard.
  
• Oversee the collection and timely reporting of program data and indicators for all health programs in line with IRC’s guidelines and according to internal and donor requirements, ensuring timely collection and entry of program data.
  
• Conduct monthly program data analysis with health staff to discuss progress on grant indicators, disease trends, define action points for how to stay on track with grant requirements, and follow up with those points