THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first NGO focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now one of the leading organization working to protect and improve the well-being and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The NGO promotes long-term health cooperation projects, intervening also in emergencies to ensure that services are available to all. Doctors with Africa CUAMM is currently active in 9 Sub-Saharan countries: Angola, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda. The NGO supports public and non-profit hospitals, local districts, schools of nursing and midwifery, university faculties of medicine. CUAMM’s action focuses on health system strengthening and targets the weakest population groups, particularly women and children. Interventions include prevention, screening and treatment programmes; development or strengthening of referral systems at community level; training of health staff; management support and technical assistance to local health institutions; field research. CUAMM's international and national staff work together on the front line to strengthen local health systems, in resource-limited contexts where the commitment and contribution of the individual can make a real difference. Which is why we always need skilled and motivated people who are ready to join us to collaborate on our projects 'with Africa'.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Humanitarian Expert will work closely with the Project Manager, to ensure quality and technical support to management and implementation of an emergency project providing primary health services in flooded areas.
KEY DUTIES
· Monitoring the level of achievement of targets and the progress of activities, pushing - if necessary - for the achievement of project goals and the implementation of activities contributing to the planning of any missing activities
· Verifying and validating the work plan, the Operational Plan and the Periodic Monitoring Plan
· Monitoring the operational process and proposes possible adjustments
· Contributing to data collection and analysis
· Participating into the evaluation of project staff
· Maintaining and developing relations with local authorities at different levels
REQUIREMENTS
· Degree in development cooperation, social work, health sciences
· Good knowledge of English
· Previous experience in managing cooperation projects in fragile and/or low resources countries; previous experience in managing health projects will be an asset
· Previous experience in managing emergency projects will be considered an asset
· Adaptability to live and work in remote areas and difficult conditions
TERMS OF CONTRACT
· Type of contract: collaboration contract
· Salary: TBD according to NGO salary grids and compensation policy
· Flight ticket: one return flight
· Health issues: the NGO provides health insurance and covers vaccination costs
· Visa and permits: the NGO bears the cost and paperwork for visa
· Accommodation: provided by the NGO
· Other costs: the NGO covers costs related to housing utilities and internet; food and personal expenses are covered by the worker
TO APPLY: https://www.mediciconlafrica.org/candidatura
Due to the high number of applications, please note that our recruiting team will contact only short-listed candidates.
The selection process is based on non-discrimination criteria and candidates are taken into consideration without distinction of ethnicity, gender, political orientation, religion, personal opinions, and sexual orientation.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM does not tolerate any abuse, exploitation or violence against vulnerable children and adults, nor other behaviour that does not respect human dignity from its own staff, partner staff or other staff associated with the NGO.
All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to the mission and values of the organization, non-discrimination policies and safeguarding principles.
