The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Main Purpose of Job: 

Under the supervision of the Health Manger and the Emergency Response Coordinator, the Medical Doctor will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the lifesaving health & nutrition program activities in Medani state in all relevant localities. The Medical Doctor will work with other senior staff of the health team as well as with Field Manager, environmental health, supply chain, human resource, and finance department to ensure effective implementation of the integrated health program. The Medical Doctor will be based in Medani Town and will need to undertake daily/weekly visits to the field sites in Wad Medani, Alkamleen, Al Jezira East localities and throughout the state.

Program management:

• Acquaint oneself on the project outputs, indicators, activities, and budget to ensure smooth implementation of activities. 
• Plan and coordinate timely and quality implementation of health activities in supported health facilities. 
• Plan and coordinate the supply of drugs, medical supplies, and other items to supported HFs. 
• Ensure procurement of inputs & recruitment of staff for the project are initiated on timely manner. 

 Technical Monitoring and Program Quality

• Provide technical supervision and support to SMOH health workers in IRC Supported HFs.
• Ensure that health programs utilize standardized protocols, policies, and guidelines, as prescribed by the Ministry of Health and WHO/UNICEF.
• Ensure that program activities are consistent with established best practices.
• Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for the project in line with national, internal and donor requirements.
• Ensure regular follow up on project indicators and achievement of the project targets.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up and decision-making on data relevant to the project activities.
• Ensure all stakeholders of SMOH are provided with updates, following the established reporting structures.
• Support in program performance analysis and course correction measures in collaboration with the other health teams.

Program Development and Reporting

• Participate in the program development for Al Jezira state through needs identification and collecting information to support new business development.

• Monitor evolving needs of the target communities and recommend adjustment to programmatic priorities as necessary.

• Actively participate in drafting of quality and timely internal and external reports

Coordination and representation

• Build strong relationship with SMOH, community leaders and other stakeholders in the state

• Collaborate with other sectors to ensure a holistic approach in line with IRC integrated program strategy.

• Represent IRC in health coordination meetings in the health cluster and other meetings

• Ensure good coordination with other departments. 

   To carry out any other duties as assigned by the Health Manager.

• Work Experience: Minimum 3 years previous work experience.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in project management in humanitarian organizations 

• Experience staff management and developing staff capacity 

• Ability to write clear and concise reports to meet required reporting deadlines 

• Able to work independently while being a strong team player 

• Competence with Windows, Microsoft Office 

• Proficient in English language (written and spoken) and in Arabic language (spoken) is required. 

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Good competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and several others. 

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Data Confidentiality:

Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.