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Mission
The position aims to support the design, development and supervision of actions in support of the sexual and reproductive health programs (PNSR) and child health programs (PISIS) of the projects that the organization develops in the Sahrawi Refugee Camps in Tindouf.
Geographical scope of intervention
Sahrawi Refugee Population Camps, Tindouf, Algeria.
Organization chart
She will work under the technical supervision of the Health Coordination and will work together with the entire Doctors of the World team on the ground to achieve the objectives.
Responsibilities
1- In coordination with the Health Coordination, conduct health needs assessments in the intervention areas for ongoing projects or possible new interventions and contribute to the formulation of projects.
– In coordination with officials from the Sahrawi Ministry of Public Health (MSP), identify the needs for pharmaceutical products (medicines, consumable material and durable medical equipment) for the PNSR PISIS programs.
– Provide technical support in the formulation processes using a logical framework approach related to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) / Child Health (CH) of MdM projects in the CRS, ensuring the mainstreaming of gender and anthropological approaches
2- To promote, plan and execute health activities and strengthen public health services:
– Accompany the PNSR teams (national coordinations, regional coordinations, secretariat) according to a continuous improvement cycle (plan, implement, verify, act)
– Provide technical support to health personnel adhering to the PNSR and PISIS at the three levels of care: National Hospital, regional hospitals and dispensaries.
– Lead the implementation of cross-sectional studies for the PNSR and PISIS programs. Support the data collection for the Health Information System. In collaboration with the Health Coordination team, contribute to the analysis of health indicators and propose improvement solutions to the Ministry of Public Health.
– Support the updating, implementation, and monitoring of standard protocols and procedures of the PNSR and PISIS to ensure quality interventions. Monitor their implementation and support MSP officials to promote compliance at different levels of care.
– Technically verify purchase dossiers for medicines, medical equipment and consumable materials.
– Promote the proper functioning of the Ministry of Public Health’s monitoring and coordination tools, such as the National Program for Reproductive Health and Social Action (PNSR-PISIS) platform, monthly coordination meetings, and coordination with other priority programs. Promote and support the Maternal Mortality Committee meetings. Participate in the organization of the Annual Assembly of the Roundtable for Consultation and Coordination in Health and contribute to the preparation of donor information.
– Contribute to the mainstreaming of gender in health, in accordance with the MSP Gender and Health Plan, MDM policies and the guidance of the Gender and Human Rights Coordination.
– Provide technical support in the management cycle of health volunteers and field internships.
– Actively contribute to the humanitarian response in case of emergencies and disasters.
3- Support and monitoring of the health component of ongoing projects, considering the intervention logic of the projects, as well as their coherence and complementarity with other actions, products and activities
– To monitor the health activities of the organization’s active projects, specifically those related to SRH and SI, including maternal and child malnutrition.
– Collect and systematize health data and indicators from the MDM monitoring system, specifically regarding sexual and reproductive health, health and safety, maternal and child malnutrition, and the PNSR and PISIS programs. Participate in the analysis of indicators with the Health Coordination team.
– Ensure the availability of verification sources, especially regarding SSR and SI. Contribute to the justification of projects.
4- Support the training and education cycle of healthcare personnel:
– Support the Ministry of Public Health in identifying training and education needs of health personnel in relation to SRH/SI and Sexual and Reproductive Rights (SRHR).
– Provide technical support and promote the implementation of regular training for health personnel adhering to the PNSR and PISIS.
– Support in the evaluations of midwifery and nursing students at the School of Nursing, and where appropriate, in the review of programs and content.
– To support the development of skills and raise awareness of relevant issues related to sexual and reproductive health and child health. To promote awareness and integration of a gender perspective in health.
5- Actively contribute to the systematization and adoption of good practices in MDM:
– Contribute to the articulation and coordination with the other areas, and specifically with logistics, administration, gender and human rights, pharmacy and political advocacy, actively participating in team meetings
– Actively contribute to mainstreaming gender, anthropological and environmental approaches in MDM interventions.
– Contribute to monitoring the mission strategy and ensuring coherence between the different projects underway across the various health areas.
– Participate in regular technical-health discussion and coordination spaces and transmit to the Health Coordination elements that require attention and contribute to the analysis of alternatives.
– Support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety protocols and procedures for MDM’s contracted and volunteer staff.
– Contribute to the updating of the Country Strategy.
Other tasks that may be required by the Health Coordination within the scope of their responsibilities and functions.
Minimum requirements
Training
Academic Qualification:
Required: Nurse specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology/Midwife.
Additional Training:
Highly desirable: Additional training related to the practice of their profession, gender, and the anthropology of health. Master’s/Postgraduate degree in International Cooperation/Humanitarian Action/Public Health.
Requirements
Languages: Excellent level of Spanish is essential. Highly desirable: English, French and/or Arabic
Computer skills: Essential: Proficiency in Word, Excel, internet, and email. Intermediate Excel skills preferred.
Experience
Essential field experience in international cooperation in the aforementioned functions.
Desirable experience in similar contexts and critical security contexts.
Skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work in a team and network
• Flexibility
• Ability to work in difficult conditions
• High level of written and spoken communication skills
• Cultural awareness and adaptability. Ease in interpersonal relationships
• Strict compliance with the security protocols established for the country and the MdM mission
• Identification with the principles and values ​​of Doctors of the World
Remuneration/Conditions
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Working hours: 40 hours.
Category: Group 1. Healthcare personnel
Use:
Doctors of the World promotes equal opportunities for all people and establishes affirmative action measures for those who, due to disability or social and/or cultural exclusion, belong to underrepresented groups in the positions offered. Therefore, no application with a valid profile will be rejected because of disability or because the applicant is culturally or socially excluded due to birth, ethnicity, race, sex, gender, or any other personal, social, or cultural condition or circumstance.