PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To lead the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Health & Nutrition programs in affected community of designated province in line with the needs of community, projects target and schedule.
Major Responsibilities:
Program Assessment & Design:
Plan and set up health programs (Public Health, MCH, Health and nutrition promotion, SGBV programs).
Build links between the health programs and other programs to maximize integration (e.g. livelihoods, education, child protection and WASH).
Plan and coordinate health assessments of existing and new project areas in conjunction with DM&E department.
Engage with donors and program officers access funding and develop proposals and budgets in consultation with health Specialist and finance.
Use assessment and evaluation reports in identifying potential funding opportunities for priority programs and projects that fit within the strategic framework of WV Pakistan.
Identify key areas for future programs and projects and coordinate with Health specialist to complete relevant research to prepare and secure winning proposals.
Management & Monitoring
Supervise the health staff, including regular appraisals in coordination with HR
Compile weekly and monthly progress and technical reports for donors and SMT.
Establish and maintain World Vision and other best practice standards for health programs.
Monitor and assist in evaluating health and nutrition program.
Identify possible health projects as per the strategy.
Promote local capacities for peace by periodic analysis of program impact on and potential for conflict between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, and adjust program accordingly.
Ensure that gender and protection mainstreamed in all activities and within the community.
Ensure standardization in all programs, timely purchase and transportation of goods to the project
Coordination
Liaison and coordination with the DGHS, EDO Health, WHO, UNICEF, health clusters and NGOs working in
the same locations to ensure program coherence and avoidance of service gaps and overlap
Maintain relationships with government, UN and partner agencies
Engage in health and nutrition cluster activities at district and provincial level
Documentation
Provide weekly and monthly reports for the health program.
Provide monthly statistical reports on health program operations.
Ensure that project narrative and financial reports are completed and forwarded to donors.
Financial Management
Collaborate with finance regarding development and management of project budgets and timely reporting.
Ensure expenditures are within budget and in compliance with financial standards.
Ensure that monthly cash projections are prepared and submitted to finance.
Coordinate all purchases and requisitions with procurement.
Training
Assess, design and implement appropriate training programs to equip and upgrade knowledge and skills of health staff.
Assist coordinators in other sectors in development of appropriate to health, hygiene and nutrition promotion information.
Capacity building of health teams with reference to community processes. Mentor and train WV staff, and mentor and support the staff at partnering health centers.
Document training program results
Any other assignment given by the management
Knowledge and Skills:
• MBBS with MPH or MSc. Nutrition from a recognized institution is essential
• Postgraduate qualification, Public health or health management
• Training orientation in PHC and MNCH related programs
• Operational knowledge of Sphere relief standards & HAP
• Operational knowledge of community based psychosocial support
• Understanding of interagency standards such as MISP, Mental Health Guidelines, Gender guidelines etc
• Good understanding of Human Rights, different approaches of development. Good understanding of Gender and Child rights.
• Understands and values diversity and maximizes diversity to achieve organizational goals.
Core Capabilities:
1 Achieving quality results and services
2 Practicing accountability and integrity
3 Thinking clearly, deeply and broadly
4 Building collaborative relationship
World Vision is an equal opportunity Employer