Gaza Pediatric Amputee Coordinator

Job Description

Job Objectives

The Gaza Pediatric Amputee Coordinator (GPAC) is a one-year position responsible for leading all aspects of the project in Gaza for children suffering from congenital and traumatic amputations.  

Detailed Tasks & Responsibilities

• Identify all amputees under the age of 18 years in the Gaza Strip in need of medical care/attention;
• Manage the basic day to day medical needs of all pediatric amputees in the Gaza Strip relating to appointments, materials, one-time and continuous support, and follow-up;
• Ensure that every amputee has an up-to-date medical and social profile in database;
• Provide technical and logistical support to all  medical professionals who travel to the region to assist the amputees;
• Lead the management of the prosthetic or rehabilitation missions, including coordination between patients/families, hospitals/centers, staff, and  volunteers before, during, and after the mission; 
• Lead the planning and implementation of the projects’ activities including summer camp, mental health, and workshops;
• Support the preparation amputees who will travel for care;;
• Steer the need, tracking and use of all purchased and donated prosthetic components and materials for use locally;
• Represent and communicate with local stakeholders regarding PCRF’s mission and project;
• Provide guidance and input pertaining to all amputee-related projects in the Gaza Strip; 
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly M&E reports on the project development;

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Skills/Qualifications

Minimum Skill Requirements 

• BA Degree in Health care, Public Health Studies, Humanities, Business Administration, or any related field;
• Fluency in using Google, other online platforms, as needed;
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems;
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information;
• Ability to manage different tasks at one time and meeting strict deadlines.

Communication

• Fluent in written and spoken Arabic and English languages;
• Accurately prepares written correspondence that is coherent, grammatically correct, effective and professional across languages;
• Listens to others and accepts input from team members.
• Dress and speaks in a professional and polite manner to all volunteers, staff, beneficiaries, and others. 

Leadership 

• Appreciation of and dedication to the cause of PCRF in promoting the love for    the organization;
• Outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Displays a positive attitude;
• Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work;
• Sets high standards of performance for oneself.

Teamwork 

• Establish harmonious working relationships with team members;
• Shows initiative in interacting with and collaborating with team members on  projects and organization’s activities;
• Use every opportunity to learn from team members.

 Interested Candidates with the needed expertise are welcome to send Cover letters and detailed CVs on [email protected] no later than Feb. 22, 2020.