DUTY STATION NRCS Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria
LINE MANAGER Secretary General
JOB PURPOSE
The Director, Health and Care under the guidance of the Secretary General will be responsible for developing health and care program strategies in undertaking operational, institutional capacity building activities and health related intervention programs. He/she will be responsible for effectively addressing emerging issues, risks and opportunities.
He/she will support the Secretary General in coordinating NRCS engagement with Movement Partners, relevant government stakeholders and other humanitarian agencies on health-related issues. He/she will ensure that the appropriate tools, strategies, standards, approaches, protocols, etc. are widely understood and practiced at the headquarters and branches. He/she will establish regional, national and community-based tools, preparedness and response plans.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director Health and Care will have the following responsibilities:
Strategic
Oversee the design, development and implementation of NS Strategic and Operational Health and Care Program, contingency/EPR Health plans and budgets
Supervise the development of proposals for new programs building on technical knowledge and understanding of Nigeria-specific health issues
Ensure that relevant guidelines and best practices are followed in community-based health (CBH) program assessment, planning and implementation
Define a clear strategic direction for Health and Care programming taking into consideration the findings of periodic nationwide assessments
Oversee the development of workplans for health programs (nutrition, immunization, community-based programs, etc.) in Nigeria
Develop solid and sustainable partnerships and mobilize financial resources to ensure that NRCS can fulfil its mandate in Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction.
Operational
Monitor the national spread and severity of current epidemic diseases and proactively communicate emerging health related issues to relevant focal points of contact as appropriate
Ensure development of epidemics contingency plans and epidemics preparedness plans working with all relevant stakeholders in the country
Provide advice and coaching on Health programs, including development and adaptation of early warning systems in collaboration with partners
In collaboration with the Director of HR, review and approve training curriculum/strategy for the Nigerian Red Cross Health staff covering areas such as community-based health and nutrition approaches, in addition to organizational skills such as project planning, budgeting, reporting and proposal writing
Ensure that upcoming tools for deployment are adopted and utilized to their full potential in community-based health programs
Ensure regular quality technical reports are in place, including financial and narrative reports for the attention of NRCS Board, management, movement partners and donors
Lead and promote the development of quality program and project proposals in Health to be submitted to donors and partners (Pillar 2)
Establish strong collaboration and cooperation with the Movement partners, PNSs, Government and other partners on Health programming and EPR at International, National, State, LGA and Community levels
Oversee the regular monitoring and reporting on all health programs executed by the HQ and the branches
Ensure training of volunteers supporting social mobilization, case management and surveillance of common diseases
With the guidance of the Secretary General, represent NRCS in relevant health sector forums and networks in country. Develop credible and good quality information about technical knowhow and lessons and share among these sectors and forums
Lead and promote the development of guidance and standards for Health activities at branch level (Pillar 1)
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Secretary General
Perform annual job performance reviews of staff of the Health Department
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
First degree in Medicine (MBBS), Public Health or Health-related discipline from reputable institution
Postgraduate qualification in Public Health
Work experience with other international organisations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies
Experience in maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in healthcare programs of which at least 5 years as an executive / C-level in a reputable organisation
Verifiable track record of managing multiple units and personnel
Experience in Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement or an International NGO is an added advantage
Experience of facilitating recruitment and on boarding processes
Experience of handling confidential information
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