Overview
Support the implementation of a project aimed at contributing to polio eradication by enhancing surveillance for Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) among communities residing close to the South Sudan/Uganda border and in refugee settlements.
Tasks Summary
- Oversee the implementation of surveillance activities for AFP case detection, verification, investigation, and reporting.
- Prepare program work plans in coordination with the Health Manager.
- Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites.
- Identify technical quality and/or other implementation issues and provide solutions.
- Ensure that the health program is implemented in line with IRC principles.
- Strictly follow up the medical and operational supply chain system.
- Work closely with other IRC programs.
- Coordinate and conduct VHT weekly or monthly meetings and other activities.
- Collaborate with other LG Health staff in conducting active case search for AFP.
- Maintain open and professional relations with team members.
- Directly supervise the health assistant, ensuring regular performance reviews.
- Ensure training and ongoing capacity building opportunities for staff.
- Support proposal development processes.
- Participate in the management of all health grants.
- Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes.
- Prepare internal and external reports.
- Manage budgets, including review of activity budgets and approvals.
- Review Budget vs. Actual (BvA) reports on a monthly basis.
- Work closely and coordinate with IRC Operations, Finance and Grant departments.
- Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Participate in Sector working group meetings and other relevant coordination platforms.
- Ensure all required donor reports are completed on time and to a high standard.
- Oversee the collection and timely reporting of program data and indicators.
- Conduct monthly program data analysis with health staff.
- Work with the M&E team to produce and analyze all weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports.
- Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Experience Requirements
- At least three years’ experience working with community structures and district surveillance health systems
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in SBCC and a training in VPD surveillance or IDSR is an added advantage
Qualification Requirements
- Must have at least a Diploma in Clinical medicine and Public Health from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council
