Senior Health Manager

Main Purpose of the role:

The Senior Health Manager will be responsible for leading the effective implementation of quality health programmes, grounded in best practice in response to acute and longer-term health needs.

Overall Objectives (scope)

·         Implementation of health programme in Sindh

·         Technical support to health teams

·         Capacity building and supervision of team

·         Management of health team

Programme development and management

·         In coordination with the Regional Programme Manager assist in developing concept notes and project proposals.

·         Assist in the setup of field site and establishment of new MERF programmes within Sindh Province.

·         Technical programme administration at project level.

·         Induction of health staff for project area.

Technical

·         Oversee and provide and/or support to project health coordinators and project health teams within MERF project sites in Sindh.

·         Monitoring and supervision of all healthcare facilities through regular visits.

·         Provide supervision and training to medical and nursing staff to build capacity and ensure the maximum use of their skills, and their full and effective participation in health activities.

·         Advise the Regional Programme Manager, Islamabad office in the planning, development and implementation of the projects.

·         Organize and participate in project health activities as required.

·         Compile timely project reports and ensure the gathering of relevant health data.

·         Participate in ensuring the smooth operation and hygiene of the project sites.

Representation

·         Routinely participate in meetings related to health as well as other key issues that are convened where MERF is operating.

·         Regularly inform and update the Ministry of Health authorities as well as other government officials of the on-going and planned activities that MERF is implementing within Sindh.

·         Technical representation of MERF to the health cluster, UN agencies, and other health coordination forum at provincial level.

Staff Health

·         As necessary take responsibility for the health and well-being of MERF staff in project areas, through implementation of MERF Staff Health Policy, including medical evacuation procedures.

·         As necessary ensure the l Staff Health policy is implemented.

Emergency Response

·         Guide field bases (health, logistics and management teams) in setting up and maintaining adequate emergency response capacities

·         Deploy to new emergencies or to gaps in health programming to support efficient response to health needs

·         Other

·         Fulfill other roles as per specific terms of reference developed by the Programme Manager - Sindh.