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Project Associate (MHU/Immunization)

Date Posted: Aug 01, 2024
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Job Detail

  • Location:
    Helmand Zabul
  • Company:
  • Type:
    Contract
  • Shift:
    Rotating Days
  • Career Level:
    Experienced Professional
  • Positions:
    2
  • Vacancy number:
    VAC-12438
  • Experience:
    2 Year
  • Gender:
    Any
  • Salary:
    Af
  • Degree:
    Bachelors
  • Apply Before:
    Aug 14, 2024

About CTG

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

Treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is one of the key components of PND activities serviced through BPHS NGOS. It is primarily implemented in the emergency affected provinces where the prevalence of SAM is high. The services will be expanded as part of emergency response once there is emergency induced SAM cases. Therapeutic nutrition supplies (e.g F-75, F-100 and RUTF) are core elements of the services. PND manage the overall supply chain including forecasting, requesting, distributing, and collecting the reports on a quarterly basis.

Purpose of the post:

The main objective of this assignment is to support PND to manage quality IMAM services delivery as inpatient care and outpatient care. Also, to manage the therapeutic supply and minimize the nutrition supply stock outs through improved nutrition supply management system. The technical assistance will also be responsible for emergency related activities in PND including coordinating with Nutrition cluster. 

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the MHU Programme Coordinator, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant and administrative supervision of the relevant Head of Sub Office, the incumbent in collaboration with relevant units will be responsible and accountable for supporting and management of all Immunization related activities under Migration Health Unit (MHU) in Helmand and /Zabul provinces implemented in close coordination with the main partners ( WHO, UNICEF, ACASUS, IFRC, BMGF, GAVI ) and the national technical coordination entities mainly National Expanded Program for Immunization (NEPI ) and National Emergency Operational Center for Polio Eradication (NEOC). She/he is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

  1. Supporting the implementation of the Migration Health Unit (MHU) immunization program and operations in the related province.
  2. In collaboration with the Senior Project Assistant (SPA) National Programme Officer,  facilitate the microplanning and the implementation of the immunization activities up to the catchment area level in coordination with the NEPI/NEOC local representatives
  3. Coordinate all required services within MHU (Health Operation support, Health Information Management & Reporting, Capacity building, Coordination and Health Partnership engagement) in the related province.
  4. In collaboration with the National Immunization Officer, Public Health Officer, Senior Project Assistant (SPA), and IOM sub-office head,  the incumbent will support the coordination of immunization and technically support the migration health projects in the relevant province.
  5. Support the coordination of the vaccination and operational and technical support to Migration Health projects at the relevant province in collaboration and liaison with the Regional Health Cluster and the local Provincial Public Health Director (PPHD) of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and other partners.
  6. Participate in key coordination forums and technical meetings at the Provincial level such as Regional Cluster meetings, Migration Health Task Force (MHTF), Provincial Public Health Coordination Committee (PPHCC), EPR meetings and other coordination platforms as relevant in the region/province                            
  7. Supervise, lead, guide and support the MHU personnel in every Service Delivery Point (SDP), thereby enabling them to fulfill their roles and responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
  8. The Incumbent will regularly monitor and supervise the routine immunization activities, regularly check the M&E data quality and ensure that M&E learning is in place, raising all deviations to MHU Management with corrective measures.
  9. Provide timely feedback to the National Programme Officer) (Immunization) officer related to key findings during the monitoring and supervision visits.
  10. Undertake duty travel, as required and in line with prevailing security restrictions, related to vaccination and routine immunization project implementation and oversight, staff training, and liaison with partners in the provinces.
  11. Ensure in coordination with the DTM unit the implementation of population mobility mapping (PMM) exercise in the related province.
  12. Assist the project assessments and research in the related province.
  13. Liaise with external partners and government authorities to advance IOM’s programming, help identify synergies with other actors, and attend relevant meetings with external stakeholders in the related province.
  14. Ensures data collection and use are maintained in the related province in the light of data integrity and security policies.
  15. Performs any other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
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Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of managerial experience in public health program
  • Working experience in Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) projects would be on advantage
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook Explorer, Power Point, Access)
  • Flexibility and ability to work with minimal supervision under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability and willingness to travel inside Afghanistan and overseas as requested.

 

SKILLS

 

  • Excellent Communications Skills
  • Advocacy and negotiation Skills
  • Excellent interpersonal.

 

Languages

 

  • For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
  • Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
  • Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

 

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Competencies:

 

  VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
 

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
     

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators
 

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

 

Skills Required

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