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International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

The primary responsibility of the Director, Health Technical Unit is to provide oversight and guidance for International Medical Corps’ health programs.

ESSENTIAL TASKS :

•Support the development of global, regional and country strategies for comprehensive health-related interventions, including Primary Health Care; HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Gender Based Violence, Reproductive Health etc.;
•Insure that high standards are maintained in all of our health programs;
•Review health proposals and reports to insure that they reflect the expected high and realistic standards in service delivery;
•Review and analyze reports and recommend improvements/changes where needed;
•Assist in identifying appropriate staff and/or consultants for existing and prospective health projects;
•Provide technical and management support to offsite/regional and country projects and personnel;
•Represent International Medical Corps at health related meetings/conferences when needed;
•Provide day-to-day support of headquarters based and regional/country health staff;
•Identify and negotiate appropriate partnerships with other organizations in the course of preparing proposals for health contracts in collaboration with senior management;
•Conduct monitoring and evaluation trips to the country programs;
•Assist in developing training curriculums for medical and Country Directors related to technical health matters as needed;
•Identify resources for staff capacity development nationally and internationally in relevant technical areas;
•Assist/Lead emergency response teams when necessary;
•Represent International Medical Corps’ Emergency Unit/Response Management Team in Washington, DC as necessary;
•Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and levels of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

•Establish work standards and schedules and ensure their effective implementation in the department; assign work to employees and train employees in work procedures and methods; review employees’ work for adequacy and take steps to correct inadequate performance; approve employees’ work schedules and time reports.
•Manage positions and personnel to make best use of employees; select employees and develop their capabilities; plan for succession of key personnel; counsel employees effectively; administer discipline; handle employee relations matters in accordance with IMC’s Human Resources policies, guidelines and procedures.
•Instruction/training/coaching – Evaluate the knowledge and skill level of the staff to perform assigned duties. Determine if the employee requires close supervision and training in all or certain areas of their responsibilities or does the employee require minimal training and guidance. If the employee requires additional training, facilitate and/or coordinate the attendance of classes or seminars to increase the knowledge in deficient areas.
•Measure the accuracy, thoroughness, and neatness of work. Ensure that the staff is adhering to the policies and procedures set forth in the guidelines. Evaluate the ability to perform a competent job, the dependability, acceptance of responsibility, and the initiative of the employee.
•Performance Appraisals – Evaluate the designated staff on their anniversary date. If warranted recommend salary increases within the prescribed guidelines.
•Promote an atmosphere combined with an attitude that invites employees to air their grievance and a cheerful readiness to deal with complaints justly and harmoniously in order to promote good morale.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

•Applicant should have an advanced degree in a relevant health field (MPH, Dr. PH)
•A minimum of 5 years experience covering international health programs
•Strong writing and oral communication skills
•Demonstrated capacity to provide high quality program and personnel management
•Experience in proposal development
•Working fluency in at least one developing country foreign language is a plus
•Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States

Reference Code: RW_86QTDC-89