Health Coordinator

PUI all around the worldWith its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries With more than 100 Millions € yearly budget Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents Thanks to the work and commitment of : More than 2000 national staffs Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities And 90 employees at HQ PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis.Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. Focus on our activities in NigeriaOur mission in NIGERIA has been open since 2016. PUI develops its integrated approach mainly in Health, Nutrition and Protection, Furthermore, PUI works on PSS, Food Security (cash transfer) and Early Recovery and Livelihood. Today, the mission is implementing 3 projects. What about the Health Coordinator ? As Health Coordinator, you will be responsible for the development andimplementation of the mission's operational Health strategy as well as for thequality of current and future Health programmes throughout the design, implementation,monitoring and evaluation phases. You will build the capacity of the mission’s Healthdepartment and provides technical support to the project teams and inparticular to the Health Project Managers via a functional relationship. You will represent PUI to theauthorities, humanitarian actors and donors within the Health sector.For this purpose, you will be responsible for : Contextanalysis / Strategy / Development: You will participate in the development of theoperational strategy in Health and contributes to the design of new relevantHealth interventions on the mission based on the identified Health needs in thecountry, and in line with PUI’s Health policy and intervention framework. Incoordination with the Health team, you will carry out epidemiological monitoringfor the country and analyse strengths and weaknesses from a public healthperspective. Programmes quality: You will provide technical support in your field ofexpertise to the programme teams, in particular to the Health ProgrammeManagers, and ensure the quality and effectiveness of the mission's Healthprogrammes. Representation / Coordination: You will ensure PUI's external representation for the Health sector to partners,donors, national authorities and local actors. You will represent PUI in theHealth Cluster / Health sector coordination group meetings. You will contribute tothe good information sharing within the Health sector. Human Resources / Training: You will provide technical support to the project teamsand in particular to the Health teams. You will provide support to the projectmanagers for the recruitment of technical staff in Health. Working alongside theHead of Mission (HoM) and/or the Deputy HoM for Programs and the HQ HealthAdvisor, you will identify key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and gapswithin Health department. You will supervise the content of Health trainingand the quality of Health activities on the basis of identified needs. Logistics and Administration: You will ensure theteams under your responsibility follow logistic and administrative procedures and keep the logistic and administrative departments informed ofany relevant developments. Security: You will contribute to the compliance with securityrules on the mission and share all information related to security with your line manager and/or to the mission's security manager. You will contribute when necessary to the choice of referral options for the health care of themission's expatriates. The challenges that await you : 1)Fulfilling program pharmaceutical needs due to delays in receiving international orders, government policies on customs prohibited import bun drugs, and donor policies on procurement of drugs.2)Lack of access to the implementation area for monitoring and supervising the activities due to restricted road movements. A person must have a good experience in remote management and be familiar with a similar context.3)Challenging support from the Ministry of Health officials affecting the program implementation. Persisting and recurring outbreaks of diseases and acute malnutrition increase the pressure on the health system and ongoing health projects. What you will need to succeed TrainingYou hold a Medical diploma or a Paramedic training, and completed a Medical Internship. If you got a Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Public Health or Project management, it would be an asset. ExperienceYou are strengthened by minimum 3 years of experience in the field with international NGOs in medical project coordination. A previous experience as Medical Coordinator or in an equivalent position would be appreciated. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!SkillsYou master humanitarian project management and team management, you have a detailed knowledge of donors prerequisites. You also have excellent writing skills.QualitiesYou are a good communicator, both in writing and orally. You demonstrate good team spirit, the ability to make decisions, trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility, organisational skills, reactivity, ability to be thorough and to adapt. You have a strong ability to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances.LanguagesEnglish has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Arabic, Spanish, and/or French, it would be a definite asset.A word from the manager« PUI Nigerian team is very well experienced and highly professional. Complex emergency, security and access issues are challenge which will welcome to groom your professional skills. The needs and response will motivate you and justify your presence. Best of luck with your very well trained, experienced and motivated team in health and nutrition. »PUI will offer you Status : Employee with a Fixed-Term Contract Monthly Gross Income :2,650.00 - 3,130.00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriationHousing in collective accomodationDaily Living Expenses ("Per Diem") Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowancePaid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months