Diakonie Emergency Aid Technical Health Advisor Job in South Sudan

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) has been running programs in South Sudan since 1998. Main component is a Primary Health Care (PHC) program in Rumbek / Cueibet. This PHC program finds itself in a transitional phase, from being run by DKH itself to being handed over to South Sudanese ownership with a local partner organization in cooperation with the Government of South Sudan (GoSS) - Ministry of Health.
Diakonie Emergency Aid – Regional Office Nairobi seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following position;
 Technical Health Advisor - South Sudan
Job Summary: The overall aim of the position is to supervise and monitor Project Partners in South Sudan to ensure quality implementation of DKH financed Health Programs.Key Responsibilities

Report directly to DKH Regional Director through the structures of the Regional Office in Nairobi.Assist and support Project Management Unit (PMU) to ensure a smooth hand over to Implementing Partner.Develop and maintain strong working relationship and coordinate with State and County authorities, relevant international and local agencies engaged in similar activities in the county, including UN and other NGO’s.Supervise and coach staff in the program.Ensure the program is running according to DKH quality standards, including the maintenance of assets and premises.Support financial and narrative reporting as per DKH requirements.Project related administration: Organization of project review and team meetings, evaluations, external project monitoring visits, etc.Liaise with relevant stakeholders, i.e. Government of South Sudan (GoSS), INGOs, local authorities, local NGOs and communities.Represent DKH at coordination meetings i.e. attend health cluster and NGO forum meetings at the national level.Organize travels and monitoring visits to South Sudan of DKH Regional Office and/or DKH Headquarters and their respective consultants.Carry out other duties as requested by DKH.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMinimum 5 Years humanitarian experience in programingMinimum 5 years proven experience in Public HealthMinimum 3 years experience in PHC managementDegree in Public HealthProven experience with PME in INGOsExcellent communication skills, with good spoken and written EnglishExcellent working knowledge of computer software: MS Word, Excel & Email applications requiredThis will be a one year contract with possible extension, based 70% in Lakes State, 30% in Juba.
To receive an application form, send an email to: dea.recruitment@gmail.com
Applications must include an application form, cover letter and a daytime telephone number.
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 5th June 2014.
All applications should be sent to : recruitment@diakonie-emergency-aid.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.