Dokters van de Wereld is the Dutch branch of the international medical NGO
Médecins du Monde (MdM). We rely on the commitment of volunteer health
professionals to provide medical assistance to vulnerable populations
worldwide and in the Netherlands. The projects are a mixture of long-term
healthcare development and (post-) emergency projects. In addition to
providing medical care and improving access to healthcare, we bear witness
of any obstacles to healthcare and abuses of human rights that we observe,
herewith giving a voice to those people who would not otherwise be heard.
For our *Maternal and Newborn Health project* in *Central Aceh,
Indonesia*we are looking for a:
*General Coordinator (project manager with public health)*
*from 1 July 2012 – May 2013 *
Since 2007, MdM Netherlands has been working in the highlands of Aceh in
District Bener Meriah where we implement the project ‘Making Pregnancy
Safer’. The project has entered into its final year of implementation
(end-date 30 April 2013). A professional team of seven national staff is
fully operational and working successfully in achieving expected results as
planned. We work in close collaboration with the government who we support
with the implementation of the Birth Preparedness and Complication
Readiness program which is part of the national health strategy. Our
offices/accommodation are located in Takengon and Banda Aceh.
As General Coordinator you are the representative and contact person of
Dokters van de Wereld in Aceh and responsible for the overall management
and finances, implementation and M&E of the project in Bener Meriah and for
identifying and initiating new financing opportunities. You will supervise,
coach and inspire a national team of seven staff and together organise
(medical) trainings and guide community development processes in order to
improve the maternal and newborn health situation in Permata sub-district.
You will work closely with the district health authorities, health care
facilities and communities. You will report to the program manager of
Dokters van de Wereld in Amsterdam.
*RESPONSIBILITIES: *
· Project management: implement and monitor the project “Making
pregnancy safer” according to the agreed logical framework, activity plan
and budget, actively working towards achieving expected results.
· Conduct evaluations based on baseline and indicators that have
been set and steer towards expected results and outcome.
· Financial management: Budgeting, internal financial reporting,
accountancy reporting, cash flow control and banking transfers.
· Human resource management: responsible for national staff and
national HR policies, supervision and evaluation, as well as training and
coaching of staff.
· Administration: Follow up on national registration procedures,
legal administration, and all other administrative matters related to the
project.
· Coordination and cooperation with the national and district
(health) authorities and with the NGOs, strengthening a multi-stakeholder
approach.
· Logistics: ensure accommodation, transport, communication
equipment and availability of project materials, enabling a solid working
environment for the national staff.
· Monitor and follow up of safety & security context and take
adequate measures.
· Maintain strong linkage with HQ in Amsterdam.
· Set out long term strategy for the district in collaboration with
partners.
· HQ reporting, donor reporting, fundraising and proposal
development.
· Communication: provide regular information to HQ for external
communication purposes (e.g. newsletters and website), act as press officer
when needed for the Aceh program and facilitate visits from HQ.
* QUALIFICATIONS:*
· University degree in relevant study (public health, medicines) (*
essential*)
· Proven experience in, and knowledge of, project management and
coordination of humanitarian missions (*essential*)
· Affinity and interest in health care systems and community health
development
· Experience and knowledge of Mother and Child care in a wider
comprehensive health care concept
· Experience in applying participatory methods (PRA) and guiding
community development processes in low resource settings
· Experience with training medical professionals, facilitating
training of groups and protocol development, being an excellent
communicator and capacity builder.
· Able to write donor reports, progress reports and project
proposals and to conduct M&E
· Excellent command of English (both spoken and written).
· Familiarity with Indonesian culture/context and knowledge of
Bahasa would be an advantage.
· Personal characteristics: flexible attitude, enthusiastic,
people’s manager, able to work independently in an isolated environment.
* *
*WORKING CONDITIONS: ***
In accordance with the organizations’ principles we offer for this
expatriate position a moderate compensation (according to the general
Médecins du Monde terms & conditions) including a full insurance package
and reimbursement of international travelling and accommodation costs.
Central Aceh is a remote, low resource setting. All colleagues will be
national staff.
*INFORMATION AND APPLICATION: *
If you are interested in this position and require additional information,
please contact Marieke van Welie at +31 20 465 2866. If you believe that
you fit the profile please send your letter of motivation and CV before 31
July 2012 to recruitment@doktersvandewereld.org
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Recruitment Department - Médecins du Monde Indonesia
recruitment.mdmindonesia@gmail.com
www.medecinsdumonde.org
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