Health Facility Supervisor – Première Urgence Internationale Vacancy Announcement

About Premier Urgency International

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.

PUI in Ethiopia:

Although PUI has not been operational particularly in Ethiopia, the organization has long time presence in East African region, mainly in Sudan and South Sudan.

Following the north Ethiopia conflict, which erupted in 2020, and the reports of recurrent drought, which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. For this reason, PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022 to enable the organization to operate legally in the country. Since then, PUI has been doing needs assessment in different regions of the country to identify gaps in order to decide where to put its effort for optimum results. Following some of these assessments, PUI has decided to implement its first project in Afar and Benishangul Gumuze region where the consequences of the recent conflict and the ongoing drought has significantly affected the population of the region.

PUI is also actively looking for more partners to respond to more humanitarian needs in other regions of the country which were affected by conflict and natural disasters.

General Assignments / Scope of the Role:

The health facility supervisor is responsible for the effective, qualitative and efficient implementation of all health activities in the health facility supported by PUI by providing technical support for MOH staff and supervision of the the PUI technical team in the health facility.  Under the direct supervision of health project manager, the health facility supervisor plans, supervises and ensure execution of all the health and nutrition activities. S/he ensures that the staff follows Ethiopia MOH guidelines and universal standards to ensure quality and continuity of care.

Summary of Task and Responsibilities

Mentor the health workers at the health facilities in the intervention area

• Identifies training needs, reports them to the health project manager, and participates in the development of modules and provides training courses
• Assess the needs of supplies in terms of drugs, consumables and medical equipment.
• Prepare and carry out training and retraining for health care personnel.
• To ensure formative supervision sessions in the. These supervisions concern the entire minimum activity package, as part of a fixed strategy.
• Collect and analyze the health indicators and provide feedback on this data.
• Make sure that all PUI supported departments of the health facilities have necessary supplies to perfom their task
• Work closely with health project manager to ensure timely request of supplies for the health facilities
• Follow up and ensure propoer use of national and/or international standards and protocols by facility staff
• In collaboration with the MOH facility in-charge to ensure/set up effective patient flow system
• Provide orientation on data collection tools for the health staff and ensure their supply regularily
• In collaboration with MOH facility in-charge, advise,organize patient referrals when necessary
• Compile and submit the data from each department to the health project manager in a weekly base

Planning and organization of activities

• Ensure the follow-up of the activity schedule in collaboration with his line supervisor;
• Participate in weekly meetings and adapt the activity schedule to possible changes in context;
• Participate in the development and implementation of any medical activity that is part of the PUI program or in response to an unforeseen situation;

Represent the organization to partners

• To present the project and ensure the link with the various local partners;
• Ensure a good relationship between the team and the target population;
• Collaborate with other actors working in the different under supervision.
• Elaborate the reports necessary for the project: supervision report, monthly reports etc….

Other tasks

• Participate in PUI project team meetings and strategic thinking.
• Participate in meetings organized by PUI.
• Contribute to the safety monitoring of the zone by reporting to his/her line supervisor any safety related constraints.

OUR COMMITMENTS

Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.

Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of  zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.

Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.

Country Office: Ethiopia

Availability: As Soon As Possible

Contract Duration: 8 months with possibility of extension

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Degree in Public Health officer, Nursing, or other Health science studies
• Public Health with clinical experience
• At least Similar experience of 3 years or above
• Knowledge of the health system and the Ethiopian context.
• Expérience in the humanitarian sector 2 years or above
• Working experience in Metekel zone of BGRS

Required Skills & Competencies

• Good communication skills, diplomacy and solution-oriented attitude
• Curiosity and interest in the organization’s activities
• Good ability to manage deadlines in emergency response contexts (stress resistance)
• Honesty, integrity
• Adaptability, flexibility
• Autonomy, sense of initiative and anticipation
• Punctuality
• Good knowledge of  BGRS Region is an asset
• Knowledge of local language apart from English and Amharic