ABOUT DOKTERS VAN DE WERELD Dokters van de Wereld is the Dutch branch of the international medical non-governmental organisation Médecins du Monde. We rely on the commitment of volunteer health professionals to provide medical assistance to vulnerable populations worldwide and in the Netherlands. The projects are a mixture of long-term healthcare development, as well as emergency and post-emergency projects. In addition to medical care, we bear witness of any obstacles to healthcare, as well as abuses of human rights that we observe, herewith ensuring a voice to those people who would not otherwise be heard.
For our Maternal and Newborn Health project in Central Aceh, Indonesia we are looking for a:
GENERAL COORDINATOR (MCH Coordinator)
12 Months (starting asap and with a possibility to extend)
OUR PROJECT
Since 2007 MdM Netherlands has been working in the highlands of Aceh in District Bener Meriah implementing the project 'Making Pregnancy Safer'. Due to lack of funding and required MoU registration process with the government, the project was put on stand-by in 2009. The MoU is now signed and MdM has restarted the project in Bener Meriah at the end 2010 for a period of 24 months. We work in close collaboration with the government and support implementation of the Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness program as part of the national health strategy. Our office and accommodation are located in Takengon.
YOUR ROLE
As General Coordinator you are the representative and contact person of Dokters van de Wereld in Aceh and responsible for the initiation and overall management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project in Bener Meriah. You will recruit and supervise a national team of staff and together you develop curricula, organise (medical) trainings and guide community development processes in order to improve the maternal and newborn health situation in Permata subdistrict. You will work closely with the local government and district health authorities, health care facilities and communities. You will report to Dokters van de Wereld in Amsterdam and collaborate with the MdM country office in Jakarta.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project management: implementation and monitoring of the project "Making pregnancy safer" according to the agreed project plan, logframe, activity plan and budget.
- Obtain baseline information and conduct result and outcome evaluations.
- Financial management: Budgeting, internal and external financial reporting, accountancy reporting, cash flow control and banking transfers.
- Human resource management: Recruitment, selection, supervision and evaluation of national staff, as well as training and coaching of staff.
- Administration: Follow up on national registration procedures, legal administration,
and all administrative matters related to the project.
- Coordination and cooperation with the local (health) authorities and national agencies as well as with the NGOs and strengthening a multi-stakeholder approach.
- Logistics: ensure accommodation, transport, communication equipment and availability of project materials, enabling a solid working environment for the national staff.
- Monitor and follow up of safety & security context and take adequate measures together.
- Maintain strong linkage with country office in Jakarta and HQ in Amsterdam.
- Set out long term strategy for the district in collaboration with partners.
- Donor reporting, fundraising and proposal development.
REQUIREMENTS
- University degree in relevant study (midwifery, public health, medicines)
- Proven experience in, and knowledge of, project management and coordination of humanitarian missions (essential)
- Experience in setting up a national team and management of staff, a people's manager
- Affinity and interest in health care systems and community health development
- Experience and knowledge of Mother and Child care (particularly on maternal and newborn health) in a wider comprehensive health care concept
- Experience in applying participatory methods (PRA) and guiding community development processes in low resource settings
- Experience with training medical professionals, facilitating training of groups and protocol development, being an excellent communicator and capacity builder.
- Experience in writing donor reports, progress reports and project proposals able to conduct monitoring & evaluations of the project
- Excellent command of English (both spoken and written). Indonesian language is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Indonesian culture/context.
- Personal characteristics: flexible attitude, enthusiastic, able to work independently in an isolated environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
In accordance with the organizations' principles we offer a moderate compensation (according to the general Médecins du Monde terms & conditions for International Volunteers). This means a basic salary of € 915,- per month (we pay gross) and € 400,- payment per month for costs.
Besides that we offer accommodation including a full insurance package and reimbursement of international travelling and accommodation costs.
Central Aceh is a remote, low resource setting. All colleagues will be national staff.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position and would like additional information, please contact Marieke van Welie at 31 20 465 2866.
If you believe that you fit the profile please send your letter of motivation and CV to recruitment@doktersvandewereld.org
Closing date: 30 Apr 2011
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