Lesotho Red Cross Society invites applications from suitably qualified Basotho candidates to fill the positions of: Job Title : Health and Social Services Coordinator (HSSC) Grade RC 7 Responsible To : Programme Director JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Programmes Director, the HSSC provides overall guidance and support to the implementation of the LRCS’s Health and Social Services (Primary Health Care (PHC) , Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Water and Sanitation, strategic plan/framework and lead the co-ordination of the department. Specific tasks • Lead and strengthen the LRCS’s work in promoting a holistic and integrated approach to Health and Social Services- Strategies and approaches for PHC, OVC, Water and sanitation and community empowerment through the development, implementation and monitoring of a an LRCS. • Provide coordination to longer term programming support in the LRCS in health, social services, • Ensure the implementation of LRCS’s coordinated activities according to approved plans and budgets, and in compliance with LRCS’s procedures, regulations and policies • Carry out monitoring and evaluation in the department effectively and implement to the best international practice of shared learning and accountability. • Analyses, plans and implements Health and Social services policies in line with Federation strategy 2020, LRCS strategic plan 2013-2017 , the framework for Community Safety and Resilience and governmental Health policy frameworks. • Support LRCS’s Health and Social Services activities to become integrated within governmental frameworks. • Represent the LRCS’s in Health and Social Services fora with National authorities, ICRC, Federation, international and national organisations, and donor governments. • Support the strengthening of human resources at branch and community level, Health and Social Services health promotion teams and setup capacity including training staff and volunteers. • Lead the Health and Social appeal process, with the Federation on the scope and content of appeals and plans of action in line with standard operating procedures. • Ensure accurate and timely reports of HSS programmes and projects for Federation, ICRC and donors according to approved guidelines. • Support fund-raising possibilities and technical partnerships with relevant agencies in health issues. • Ensure sound planning and financial management for areas under his/her responsibility • Conduct timey appraisals, plan and supervise staff development activities. QUALIFICATIONS • Degree and / post graduate qualifications in Health Science or a relevant field • Minimum 5 years professional experience in work environment similar to the requirements of the position. • Good understanding of common national humanitarian environment • Experience in strategy development, developing tools and guidance, providing technical assistance and in establishing and maintaining networks. • Experience of managing, coaching and supporting staff • Experience of planning and managing finances and budgets KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong ability to work in a multi disciplinary team Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity Budget, proposals, and report writing Good interpersonal skills Good computer literacy (for preparation of proposals, reports and electronic communications). Application letters, detailed CV and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts must be sent to Human Resources and Admin Manager. P.O. Box 366 Maseru or hand delivered to Lesotho Red Cross Headquarters on or before 30th January 2015 at 12 noon Should you not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 03:00:00 +0000
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