Job ID

2024-6421

Location

BD-Dhaka

Category

International Positions

Employment Status

Full-Time

This incumbent will address the immediate health needs of the post-flood affected population with communicable and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), provide counseling and referral sources for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) including mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) counseling through the deployment of one Mobile Medical Teams (MMTs).

“This position is for Bangladesh locals only”

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage a team; align their efforts with program goals to ensure project objectives are met within the set timelines and budget. 
• Assist in implementing interventions in Sunamganj/ Noakhali under this project.
• Liaison with Local GOB and Coordinate with DGFP and DGHS to inform them about the project activity.
• Finalizing the collaboration and delineating the roles and responsibilities with the local Government of Bangladesh authorities for implementing the program.
• Support the physician/medical officer in organizing monthly coordination meetings with district GoB managers, local community groups, and community support groups.
• Perform regular visits to the district to oversee and monitor the overall project activities and conduct client exit interviews.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and local government authorities;
• Supervise the district team and make sure they are performing all the tasks accordingly and following the Jhpiego Bangladesh CoC.
• Assist in obtaining and facilitating the distribution of SBCC materials to enhance community awareness.
• The ER Coordinator will assist in improving GOB surveillance activities.
• Submit quarterly reports to the Country Focal and Technical Director as per the required timeline.
• Keeps the concerned program staff informed of successes, challenges, and lessons learned;

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation to achieve the program’s goals of safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance, and expertise on safeguarding and establishing a safe working environment.
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so once the technology is completed, doing a quality assessment by verifying generated contents

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• Minimum 05 years of work experience in the Maternal, Child Health, Family Planning and SRHR field or any other relevant organization and 3 years in a managerial position in Humanitarian/Development Secotor.
• MBBS mandatory. MPH from reputed institute will get added advantage.
• Efficient computer skills with all Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Power Point, Excel)
• Excellent influencing, advocacy, public relations, communication, and Networking skills.
• Advance organization, and coordination skills
• Good Recording, reporting & presentation skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of diverse teams
• Ability to manage a varied workload, work under pressure, priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the organization
• Focused on delivering results by taking calculated risks and problem-solving approach
• Gender equality and diversity awareness
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Strong planning /organization skills
• Prior experience in the development of SBCC materials
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOH&FW) and Local Governments
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Bangladesh healthcare system, particularly the public health system
• Experience in GBV and MHPSS would be an advantage;
• Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets;
• Solid written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in both English and Bangla.
• Demonstrated self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability)
• Ability to travel up to 60 % time

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, current & expected Salary

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.