Job Description

Health Development Coordinator, Somaliland

Position Summary

The Health Development Coordinator position is a middle management role within the Foundation that will be entrusted with the responsibility of leading and managing various aspects of the Foundation’s health programme in Somaliland. The role holder will be accountable for the delivery of high-quality healthcare services and championing capacity development at The Pharo health facilities. This is a high-level role that will provide the right candidate with an excellent mix of challenge and fulfilment. The position is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, and will report to the Country Representative.

Job Title: Health Development Coordinator

Reporting to: Country Representative

Functional Relationships: Somaliland Programme Managers and Director of Health (Kenya)

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Key Duties and Responsibilities

In consultation with the Country Representative and Director of Health, s/he will have the following key duties and responsibilities:

Lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the health component of the Country Programme with a strong focus on enhancing the capacity of health facilities to provide

a better service to the target communities.

Create networking relationships with all the relevant government and other stakeholders to

learn national priorities in health and to align the Foundation’s interventions accordingly.

Assess the capacity of partner implementing agencies, health facilities, WASHCOs and other

community-based groups, and design and implement appropriate capacity building plans.

Monitor legislations, policies and regulations affecting the health sector, focus on the possibility of providing high-quality essential health services at cost and enhancing the capacity of health

professionals.

Lead the establishment and smooth operation of The Pharo health facilities.

Support the provision of overall technical leadership and direction for program activities aimed

at significantly improving the quality of health service in the target communities.

Participate in conducting surveys and health assessments to identify gaps in health service delivery in the affected communities and provide feedback for program development according

to the findings.

Provide overall technical leadership and direction in the rolling out of appropriate hygiene and

sanitation messages in communities, schools and health facilities.

Participate in the ongoing and systematic monitoring of the health program to assess progress

against objectives, continuously learn, and take timely corrective actions, if necessary.

Organise learning and experience sharing avenues; and commission and/or participate in

research that could lead to enhanced health services.

Coach, mentor and build the capacity of the health officers, facility heads and other relevant

staff who will be responsible for implementing the project activities at the grass root level. Assess the capacity of partners in rural health facilities, design, and implement appropriate

capacity building plans.

In collaboration with the respective teams, supervise and ensure the timely implementation of

the construction of health facilities as per the required quality and standards.

Prepare project related documentation such as periodic reports, field monitoring reports,

stakeholder meeting minutes, etc. as required.

Provide regular progress reports (weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annually and

annually) and other situational reports.

Carry out any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Public Health. Aan advanced degree in Public Health will be an advantage.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience related to health project requirements and any role at an advisory and coordination level at an international organisation.

Experience in project design and management in the context of international organisations. Experience in studying, establishing, and supporting comprehensive health facilities.

Good computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, and email/internet software.

Full working knowledge of English and Somali with good verbal and written communication skills is essential.

Experience in community participatory project planning, implementation, and monitoring. Experience in managing, supervising and providing support to staff and volunteers.

Experience in proposal writing and research.

Behavioral Competencies

Capable of ‘’thinking-outside the box’. Achieves quality results and service.

Commitment to a high standard of professional performance, integrity, and maturity to remain accountable for results.

Communicates information effectively. Is innovative and a change agent.

A creative and curious mind-set with an active interest in continuous learning, personal and professional growth.

Builds collaborative relationships.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from all kinds of backgrounds. Superb management skills: able to manage and motivate a wide variety of employees from

diverse backgrounds in a professional and compelling manner. Strong team player who also excels at working autonomously.

Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing and verbally with people. Perform other duties as required.

Salary and Benefits

The salary and benefits package is competitive and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Medical Insurance is provided in accordance with The Pharo Foundation Health Policy.

 

How to apply

This position is open to both female and male nationals from Somaliland. Candidates who are nationals of Somaliland and currently residing in other countries are also encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is July 13, 2022.

Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received, and only complete applications will be considered. In the event that an outstanding applicant is identified early in the search process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply at the earliest possible time. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only be able to contact short-listed candidates.

How to apply

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should submit their application through email to Recruiting.SL@pharofoundation.org. Please indicate “Application for Health Development Coordinator” in the subject line.

Requirement:

  1. A recent updated CV

  2. Cover Letter to explain the experience you have gained that indicates you are the most qualified candidate for the role (maximum 1,000 words).

  3. Your current or last benefit package and expected benefit package for this position.

  4. A list of a minimum of five (5) references with a current email address and phone number.

  5. Copies of your qualifications.

  6. State on your application where you saw the advert for this position.