Health and Nutrition Program Manager

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Samaritan’s Purse

Ensure quality programming through standardized use of guidelines and industry recognized protocols and supervise a day-to-day activities of the program staff and contractors
Build capacity of MMU staff through on-the-job trainings, supportive supervisions
Write and submit reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as needed
Work closely with the Health and Nutrition Technical Lead and Area Coordinator to enhance the quality of health and nutrition projects, improve assessments, monitoring, evaluation, and ensure the implementation of Core Humanitarian Standards and protection mainstreaming
Contribute to resource mobilization for health and nutrition program by leading needs assessments, drafting concept notes, and developing proposals for grant awards
Liaise and coordinate with government representatives, State Ministry of Health, other NGO staff, donors and partners regarding the advancement of the Samaritans Purse Health and Nutrition program

Registered nurse or Health Professional with a Masters in Public Health or Health Program Management with three (3) years experience in program management in health and nutrition in developing countries. One year of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred. Experience in coordination with other international humanitarian organizations and UN agencies operating in complex emergencies. Experience in conducting assessments, program development, and proposal writing, Monitoring and Evaluation and health reporting; or equivalent combination of experience and education
Thorough ability to be flexible, adaptable, patient, and learn quickly
Ability to use training and coaching skills to build local national staff capacity
Analytical and problem solving skills
Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences
Working knowledge and adherence to Ministry of Health or WHO guidelines for health care management in South Sudan
Excellent management and personnel skills to enable the motivation, encouragement and participation of the medical team
Awareness of and familiarity with Gender Issues and best practices
Ability to work in climatic extremes and in areas of conflict
Strong communication skills
Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)