To provide program management of the Haiti Clubfoot Program to eliminate clubfoot as an adult disability and to fulfill the mission of CURE International of healing the sick and proclaiming the kingdom of God.
Fonctions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Management and Administration
• Manage the activities of the national clubfoot program within the approved annual budget and strategic operational plan.
• Undertake regular planning and program review with program staff and management.
• Provide regular reports to CC management, Medical Director, local management and partners within the agreed and established timeframes and report formats.
• Organize regular training workshops for health workers and counselors.
• Maintain accurate patient data (patient numbers, treatment, contact information, etc.).
• Actively monitor patient records and clinic information as provided by clinic counselors and address any issues or concerns.
• Comply with all in-country laws, government and organizational policies and CC policies and procedures.
Relationships and Partnerships
• Actively develop and maintain partnerships with relevant management, local organizations and entities to ensure local ownership of and commitment to the clubfoot program.
• Actively work with the counselors to ensure collaboration and alignment of activities. This will include but not be limited to regular meetings.
• Ensure the Medical Director is consistently engaged with key partners and program activities.
• Liaise at least monthly with the coordinator (facility staff) of each clinic to determine clinic progress and assist in solving any challenges.
Supplies / Logistics:
• Ensure the program always has a quality, reliable, cost-effective supplier of braces, soft roll and plaster (preferably with local providers within the country). Maintain a list of suppliers to ensure options in times of difficulty from one supplier.
• Maintain a supplies inventory to monitor and ensure the appropriate use of supplies by clinics according to patient numbers.
• Ensure all country clinic sites have appropriate supply of braces, soft roll and plaster to meet their needs and clinic and country agreements.
Financial
• Develop annual budget in collaboration with CC Regional Manager and program management team.
• Develop quarterly budget and spending requests with CC Regional Manager in line with annual approved budget and program needs.
• Manage and track all program revenue and expenses ensuring expenses do not exceed approved budget.
• Manage reimbursements of fees to clinic sites and counselors for work completed on receipt of reports.
• Submit quarterly expense reports and budget requests to regional management in a timely manner – working with accounts and other program staff as required for completion.
• Actively work with management to apply for funding grants to support the program and supplement funding from CC.
Qualifications Requises
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education Requirements:
• Degree or Diploma in Project / Program Management, International Development or Public Health;
• Required language: French and fluency in English
Experience Required:
• A minimum of three years’ experience in the field of project or program management and/or experience in the health sector
• Prior supervisory and management background
• Previous experience in the medical field and/or with an NGO providing healthcare services preferred
Essential Skills/Qualities
• Demonstrated commitment to and willingness to work in accordance with the mission and statement of faith of CURE International.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and programs, with a minimum 3 years project / program management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate people and work effectively in teams and partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff
• Demonstrated initiative and able to work independently and solve problems
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer based skills, including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email
Autres remarques
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter to Andrew Myers, CURE Clubfoot Regional Manager via email at andrew.myers@cure.org.
