Founded in 1950, Doctors with Africa CUAMM was the first non-governmental organization focused on healthcare to be recognized by the Italian government. It is now the country’s leading organization working to protect and improve the wellbeing and health of vulnerable communities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Working with international and local partner teams, CUAMM provides medical aid and expertise in seven African countries: Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
CANDIDATE ROLE
The Public Health Expert will be in charge of managing both the organizational aspects of the project and the specific tasks of working at community and hospital level. He/She will work in team together with Doctors with Africa CUAMM Gynaecologist and Midwife as well as together with the local staff working at hospital and PHUs level. There will also be a strong collaboration with the local authorities.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Degree or Master in Hygiene and Public Health; Clinical Degree (Doctor or Nurse) is an asset
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
- Experience in medical programmes in developing countries is an asset
- Experience in staff-training component is an asset
- Experience in managing donor-funded programs is an asset
- Knowledge of and/or proven interest in research
- Computer literacy (office package)
- Willing to work in a multicultural team, adaptable and resilient to stress
- Willing to work in a remote area
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- Provide technical assistance to the District Health Management Team (DHMT)
- Support Data Collection and Data Analysis both at Hospital and District Level alongside Doctors with Africa CUAMM staff
- Collaborate in the development of the Referral System, connecting Primary and Secondary health care
- Support the DHMT to perform regular supervision visits, training on the job and continuing education activities for the staff of the health facilities
- Coordinate program activities with District Stakeholder and Partners and attend coordination meetings
- Compile activities reports for Donors
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Work station: Bonthe District, Sierra Leone
Starting date: February 2017
Duration: 11 months
Salary: according to experience 2,000 euros gross per month
Accommodation provided by Doctors with Africa CUAMM
One A/R ticket for the entire duration of the mission
30 working days of holidays per year
How to apply:
Send your CV and motivation letter at [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that this position is for international staff only
More Information
- Job City Sierra Leone
