RH Project Manager

Job Title:RH Project Manager
Level:Service Contract (SB 4/2)
Duration:One year with possibility of extension
Duty Station:Gaza
   

UNFPA, in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Health (MoH) seeks to strengthen obstetric care in the Gaza Strip. Through partnership with the MoH and other partners in the field, the overarching goal is to support a continuum of care for safe delivery including strengthening the quality of antenatal, obstetric and newborn care. In this context, UNFPA seeks to rehabilitate selected maternities and primary health care centers and to strengthen capacities of RH service providers.

Under the supervision of the UNFPA programme Officer/Reproductive Health based in Jerusalem, the Project Manager will expedite and coordinate project implementation through (1) strengthening collaborative relationships with executing and implementing agencies and supporting them technically and operationally, (2) day-to-day coordination with UNFPA country office staff within Gaza and East Jerusalem, and (3) coordination with national and international partners and United Nations sister agencies.

The planned support entails three programmatic components: infrastructure refurbishment and re-equipment; capacity building of staff; and health promotion program at community level. To contribute to these components, the Project Manager will be responsible for the following specific tasks:

-Verify and finalize a feasibility study of selected maternities and primary health care centers across the Gaza Strip for refurbishments, repairs, and re-equipping in coordination with relevant national and international partners;
-Work with UNDP to ensure that the design of rehabilitation accommodates  patient flow, ultimate privacy and infection control measures; Closely supervise refurbishing subcontracts, procurement of supplies and equipment;
-Identify or follow-up on already identified capacity building needs of health personnel in the area of antenatal care, high risk pregnancy, referral system and emergency obstetric care
-Identify training partners and organize relevant capacity building activities in line with existing national standards and protocols;
-Conduct regular field monitoring visits to project sites;
-Ensure quality management of UNFPA funds in coordination with relevant UNFPA staff on issues of procurement, media and finance;
-Participate in review meetings and evaluation missions ; develop project progress reports; and coordinate interventions within the existing Gaza  MCHN coordination group;
-Facilitate field visits of UNFPA and/or donor representatives.

As a member of the UNFPA team,  and in cooperation with the Gaza Sub-Office coordinator the Project Manager will also substantively contribute to the effective management of UNFPA reproductive health component of the UNFPA programme in the Gaza Strip.

UNFPA is looking for a candidate who has
-Proven managerial ability for results  orientation and commitment to excellence
-Ability for advocacy and advancing a policy oriented agenda
-Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity
-Skills to manage relationships, communicate and develop people
-Ability for analytical and strategic thinking and results oriented
-Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Job Requirements
-Academic Requirements: University degree in medicine and/or other related health field, with special reference to hospital management or health systems.
-Experience:  At least five years of professional experience, preferably in RH programme management in public or private sector. Excellent knowledge of the Gaza health system. Experience with UNFPA or other UN agencies desirable.
-Languages:   Fluency in oral and written English and Arabic
-Computer Skills:   Proficiency in current office software applications

Candidates are asked to indicate the position title they are applying for when submitting their recent CVs and P11 form via email to [email protected].  Closing date for applications is 5 October 2010 EOB. Only those short-listed for the position will be contacted.