As our IPC Health Delegate you will be responsible for assessments, programme formulation, technical and managerial support, coordination and innovation related to the disease outbreak prevention and response projects incl. Community Based Surveillance (CBS) in Guinea, Ebola Preparedness in Rwanda and South Sudan and One WASH (cholera elimination) projects expected to be developed in several countries in the region in fall of 2019.
You will also provide surge support to the multi-lateral and bilateral and outbreak response operations. 20% of working time of the IPC Health Delegate will be allocated to the DRC Health Matrix to contribute with the expertise and learning across our international operations.
You will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia but with travels within the Africa region (estimated 50 % of working time per year) with a specific focus on the countries where DRC contributes with health programmes (Mali, Niger, Sudan, Rwanda and Eritrea). You will be working in close cooperation with the DRC regional and country teams and report to the Country Manager for Ethiopia.
Your main responsibilities will be to In coordination with the DRC Country Offices, provide technical and managerial oversight and guidance to the disease outbreak prevention and response operations and projects incl. Ebola Preparedness, Community Based Surveillance (CBS) and One WASH/Cholera elimination.
Provide specialist advice and expertise to the NSs in development and implementation of disease outbreak prevention, preparedness and response plans and protocols that balance context, capacity and broader operational goals. Further advise NSs in strengthening of CBS/IPC related advocacy (including development of specific messages and communication channels) toward relevant authorities at national and local level.
You will also:
- Provide surge capacity to multi-lateral and bilateral disease outbreak operations to support the NSs to plan and implement assessments and response activities.
- Compile essential technical guidelines, SOP and tools on the disease outbreak prevention, preparedness and response, and make them available through the Health matrix.
- Coach and train NSs staff and volunteers on basic and/or specialized CBHFA/ Epidemic Control for Volunteers /CBS approaches.
- Provide support to identification and formulation of CBS/IPC project proposals to donors, including preparation of project applications and facilitation and/or undertaking of assessments.
- Monitor project progress and quality according to LFA indicators and through regular field visits to project sites with NSs counterparts. Provide structured feedback in a manner that will improve operation/project progress and impact.
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Profile**
We are looking for a professional with a health background (The ideal candidate holds a master’s degree in Public Health or Epidemiology.) and at least three years of experience in development and management of international health projects related to prevention and control of outbreak prone diseases. Proven experience and ability to design, monitor, document and evaluate infection prevention and response plans and projects are essential skills.
You have advanced knowledge of CBS/IPC principles and best practices, and experience in the field implementation particular in settings with limited resources. You have excellent English and French language skills. You are a good communicator and a team player, but also structured, systematic and good in meeting deadlines.
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- Job City Addis Ababa
