The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health services. Lead by Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is implemented in five cities in Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.
Responsibilities:
Assist RMAD with the development and implementation of the UHI Risk Management and Program to include:
Continuous Risks Analysis of the Regional Office, areas of operation, venues, and transit routes Development and implementation of mitigation measures and review of Standard Operating Procedures in line with Risks Analysis
Development of contingency plans and procedures
Briefing of UHI staff as required, including risk management awareness training Training of security personnel and UHI staff in line with RMAD direction
Conduct assessments and develop SRAs of UHI regional office and for all HFs supported by the UHI
Direct and manage the Operations Room
Maintain current operational situation 24/7
Control incidents and act as a focal point for the coordination of UHI guards and IEA response Conduct immediate risk assessment and instigate initial response to security or safety-related incidents involving UHI personnel
Member of UHI Regional crisis management team
Provide advice and assistance to RMAD in formulating and implementing coordinated joint responses to crisis and emergency scenarios
Establish and manage routines, systems, and personnel to ensure the effective management of operations Direct the duties of the operations room routine, guard duties/shift patterns, and driver tasking process and make recommendations for improvement
Direct and manage all guards and drivers within the Region
Command all UHI Region risk management personnel
A focal point for Journey Management Process. Assess risk and authorize all UHI tasks and present to RMAD for approval
Maintain currency of SOPs and ensure understanding of and adherence to them by all risk management staff
Monitor and assess the performance of all security staff to ensure standards.
Ensure a pre-planned risk management training program is produced and implemented to maintain risk management standards.
Collate task records
Ensure appropriate behavior, approach and discipline are maintained by risk management staff Plan and manage the guard roster.
Responsible to SSM
Plan and identify risks to UHI staff and program in the Southern Region.
Maintain an overview and instigate improvements to all aspects of the risk management staff Maintain UHI’s low-profile and situational awareness.
Produce a formal Daily/Weekly Report.
Maintain information links and networks to provide a detailed information picture for UHI HQ in Kabul.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org
Submission Guideline: Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, meal allowance, transportation allowance, medical allowance, pension (13th month) salary and more. Please send your CV to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org. For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Note: Please mention the job title and vacancy number of the position on your email subject line otherwise your application may not be considered . The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!
Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org
The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase dem... Read More
