Marz Health Coordinator World Vision Armenia works in 258 communities in six Marzes of Armenia and in Yerevan supporting 31 000 children and their families. The Organization fulfills advocacy, health care, education, economic development, child protection and spiritual growth activities. WV Armenia operates mainly through its 10-15 years long-term Area Development Programs (ADP) that are predominantly funded through child sponsorship. ADPs are focused on promoting child well-being through community participation and ownership. LOCATIONS v. Amasia, Shirak Marz, t. Alaverdi, Lori Marz, t. Noyemberyan, Tavush Marz, t. Gavar, Gegharkunik marz DURATION Open ended PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To provide technical and organizational support and oversee the contextualization and implementation of WV Armenia health projects in target Marz/ADPs, liaises and works closely with health structures, stakeholders and community members locally, and carries out day-to-day coordination of respective project interventions and activities, including supervision and monitoring of efforts of assigned program support staff and service contractors for accomplishing program deliverables in compliance with health program/project log-frames, work-plans and budgets. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Program Implementation a) Provide technical input and support to WVA Health Program Manager, Marz Development Manager (MDM) and Sponsorship team in developing/revising ADP programming in Health sector, including elaboration of the General Implementation Plan/Detailed Implementation Plan (GIP/DIP) and budget. b) Initiate and lead effective implementation of Health program/grant project activities in target ADPs, ensuring timeliness, efficiency and good quality of work c) Provide technical guidance and input in timely responding and finding solutions to issues related to Health sector activities, in consultation with Country Office (CO) Health Program Manager and MDM d) Develop TORs for service providers/ contractors, supervise and monitor delivery and quality of provided services e) Administer Health project budget within approved spending levels, and in collaboration with Marz accountant ensure accurate and timely budget spending. f) Establish systems, processes, contextualize models to support MDMs in having one common approach in solving the raised issues within the scope of Health programming g) Ensure the quality monitoring of all training/capacity building events within the scope of Health programming according to the quality standards h) Lead and facilitate sharing best practices within ADPs in the respective Marz i) As Operations team member, actively participate in ADP/Marz different meetings, events, initiatives, discussions, including feedback, reflection and learning related to or including Health area j) Ensure that the projects implemented in the ADPs in Health sector are aligned with World Vision Armenia strategic directions k) Work closely with ADP Sponsorship coordinator to ensure Most Vulnerable Children, including Registered Children are intentionally targeted through program interventions l) Ensure Sponsorship data usage for further programming/advocacy interventions m) Engage with Child Wellbeing/Child Protection Advocacy committee to strengthen Reporting & Referral mechanism so as children and families get adequate support n) Actively participate in the Design/Redesign processes of the ADPs o) provide technical input and coordination of local advocacy actions in Health promotion issues, under the guidance of CO Advocacy and Health Program Managers p) Support ADPs in Marz in testing/piloting new models relevant to Health sector. Contextualize models to work with the most vulnerable in collaboration with CO Child Protection and Education, Health and ED Program Managers. 2. Learning and Capacity Building a) Understand the capacity building needs of the staff at ADP level. Develop staff capacity assessment and capacity building plan jointly with MDM. b) Design and conduct capacity building actions for ADP staff, stakeholders and beneficiaries as required to ensure quality implementation of projects in Health sector. c) Share personal insights and learning with others to support individual and team learning about the program and local context. d) Facilitate and document learning across all aspects of the program to inform planning and decision-making. 3. Networking on Marz and Local Levels a) Establish effective and close cooperation with Health structures and stakeholders, ensure effective communication and guidance on respective sector Technical Approach, strategic priorities, programmatic framework and expected outcomes b) Support the Programs in networking with the relevant actors in Health sector in Marz Level and support MDM to strengthen the networking c) Raise the profile of WV Armenia to advocate on Health issues in Marz d) Identify and engage all possible stakeholders in Marz for promoting improvement in child well-being and rights e) Take part in formal and informal networks to support ongoing and future collaboration and learning f) Ensure effective cooperation with Health structures, partners at Marz level for successful implementation of Health programming. Engage with Health structures, networks, associations, government groups and the communities of practitioners to maximise learning, co-ordination and Marz Health sector advancement g) Facilitate stakeholder groups in vision setting, taking new initiatives, planning and implementation, while ensuring alignment of ADP supported activities with WVA programmatic frameworks and policy requirements, including those related to Child protection, health, equality, accountability, etc 4. Performance Quality and Reporting a) Carry out effective operational monthly planning, with clear role/task distribution for him/herself and assigned program support staff in both ADPs. b) Provide monthly reports (in required templates) on performance of assigned DIP components (and input for semi-annual narrative reports to CO Health Program Manager and MDM, in compliance with Monitoring & Evaluation standard procedures, c) Ensure complete preparation and timely submission of documentation related to his/her tasks and activities at the assigned ADP office location. d) Ensure proper communication exchange between CO Health Program Manager, Advocacy Program Manager, MDM and other WVA internal stakeholders 5. Other Responsibilities a) To be aware and prepared to implement WV Armenia Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of Health interventions b) Perform other relevant tasks assigned by MDM c) Attend and participate in regular staff and devotional meetings. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training: • Higher education in Health/Public Health; • Understanding and analysis of the Health sector in Armenia is preferred; • Proven ability in coordination of integrated programs/project interventions, strong presentation skills, speaking and writing; • Confidence and ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with senior management in partner organizations and Marz/local government officials is preferred • Ability and willingness to learn new things and support new initiatives • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure, efficient task prioritization and time management • Good relationships/networking with the actors of Health sector • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with the community • Use reflective practice and promote its use for learning, Use critical thinking and analysis • Strategic, creative, and innovative thinking • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with partners • Understanding of community mobilisation and empowerment principles and approaches • Excellent coordination skills • Ability to engage in personal learning and development • Computer literacy (MS Office: WORD, EXCEL, PP, e-mail, Internet) • Good knowledge of English and Russian is preferred • Two years clinical experience and/or working experience in health sector • Practice in community development • Experience of communicating with Government, Non-Government, organizations and other health area stakeholders is preferred. APPLICATION PROCEDURES If you are interested to apply, please send a detailed letter of intent with a CV addressing relevant qualifications and experience to e-mail: [email protected] CVs without cover letters will not be considered. In the subject line of your e-mail message, please, mention title and location of the position you are applying for. No information inquiries will be handled over the phone. Only short listed candidates will be notified for the interview. The deadline for submitting the applications is 15 January, 2015.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 19:22:55 +0000
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