Venezuela: National Health Project Coordinator (Caracas) At Venezuelan Red Cross

The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization of a voluntary nature, which is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its commitment is to provide help at all times and in all places, promoting the integral well-being of communities so that they are less vulnerable, based on its Fundamental Principles: Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality, Independence, Volunteerism, Unity and Universality; and its humanitarian values, such as respect for the dignity of the person, solidarity, non-discrimination, mobilizing with efficiency, mysticism and quality its human capital, made up of its volunteer staff.

If you want to be part of the team and make a difference, we invite you to join us.

Please verify that you meet all or most of the requirements to apply.

How can you make a difference? Key functions / responsibilities

The National Health Project Coordinator will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the comprehensive implementation of the project “Strengthening the health system and maternal and child health care in the communities of Amazonas, Apure, Barinas, Guárico and Portuguesa” through the technical and administrative coordination of the activities carried out in the CRV branches. This includes the appropriate selection of beneficiary communities, supervision of community activities and medical care, monitoring and follow-up of indicators, ensuring correct budget execution and collecting verification sources. In addition, the project manager will be responsible for preparing monthly reports and will contribute with the reports required by the donor partner, as well as promoting strategic alliances and strengthening local capacities through training and educational activities.

He/she will be in charge of:

• Monitor the implementation of the project at the points of care in the states of Amazonas, Apure, Barinas, Guárico and Portuguesa, ensuring that the objectives and deadlines established according to the guidelines of the Venezuelan Red Cross and the Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent are met.
• Coordinate the selection of beneficiary communities, ensuring compliance with the criteria established in the project.
• Coordinate and manage the human, financial and material resources necessary for the execution of the project.
• Coordinate and work together with the health teams assigned to the project (doctors, nurses, psychologists and dentists) to ensure the effective implementation of medical care, community activities and report generation.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation systems to measure project progress and impact.
• Ensure the coordination, programming and supervision of community activities in participating branches.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities and ensure quality of implementation.
• Ensure the correct collection, transcription and analysis of information from the activities carried out.
• Maintain active control of sources of verification of activities, including photographic and documentary records.
• Prepare detailed reports on project activities, including a monthly report in accordance with established formats.
• Oversee the financial management of the project, including budgeting, expense tracking, and preparing financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with the organization’s financial policies and procedures and manage donor relations.
• Support the identification of outpatient centers that require improvements in water and sanitation systems, in coordination with the contracted WASH technician.
• Supervise the works and ensure their alignment with the technical standards and objectives of the project.
• Respect and enforce the visibility and dissemination regulations established by the Venezuelan Red Cross.
• Coordinate, together with volunteers and local teams, educational sessions on health promotion and prevention, including sexual and reproductive health issues.
• Ensure project visibility through effective communication with stakeholders and the community.
• Establish and strengthen strategic alliances with other humanitarian organizations to facilitate patient access to Venezuelan Red Cross health services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with partners, local authorities and other relevant organisations.
• Ensure that the project complies with the quality standards and policies of the Venezuelan Red Cross.
• Implement corrective measures when necessary to improve project quality.
• Coordinate with other departments of the Venezuelan Red Cross and with partners of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing between different teams and projects.
• Ensure the confidentiality of project information, including budget data.
• Provide support to the national health team in complementary activities such as the preparation of training sessions and meetings.
• Perform other tasks related to the type of position and those assigned by the immediate superior, based on the characteristics and special conditions of the position, to provide a quality service that meets the goals and objectives of the institution, in accordance with the Strategic Development Plan of the National Society.

Report

The National Health Project Coordinator will report to the General Directorate.

Trips

Must be available to travel within the country.

Teams

It is highly desirable that you have sufficient equipment to perform your function remotely: laptop and/or computer, good Internet connection, among others.

Workplace

Caracas (Headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross).

To qualify as a builder of the Venezuelan humanitarian system you must meet the following requirements:

• University degree in a field relevant to the project such as: international studies, public health, industrial engineering, business administration. A first-level university degree in combination with five (5) years of work experience will be accepted as an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the design, implementation and management of humanitarian programs and projects is required, preferably with a focus on Community Health, Primary Health Care and Disaster Risk Response.
• Strong program management skills, including planning, activity tracking, financial management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Technical background in one or more of the following areas: Healthcare, Disaster Risk Response, Migration, Finance and Logistics is an advantage.
• Experience in managing projects funded by international donors is required.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, able to foster and maintain alliances.
• Experience in working with local organizations to promote their strengthening.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and volunteers, to provide technical support and capacity building.
• Experience in facilitating organizational development processes is desirable.
• Experience working with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement is desirable.
• Oral and written fluency in Spanish and English is a requirement.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability and agreement to adhere to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
• Preferably work experience in emergency contexts with volunteer management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Only a short list of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process.

You will be asked to speak with previous direct reports/line managers before proceeding to interviews.