Emergency Supply Chain Coordinator, International Rescue Committee, Sierra Leone

Emergency Supply Chain Coordinator

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

The International Rescue Committee is in discussions to run a 24 (40)-bed, Ebola Isolation Unit (IU) in Bo, Sierra Leone. The Unit will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 87 staff including 7 international staff, over a period of 3 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Unit immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the demanding nature of the work, staff will have ample rest time.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply Chain Management
  • Responsible for logistics/supply planning through coordination with the government Central Medical Store, District Medical Store, the IRC Country Office and other supply chain partners.
  • Coordinate receiving, transportation, storage and distribution of medical supplies and equipment, specifically PPEs body bags and other Ebola essential items.
  • Monitor and assess supply operations and control mechanisms and advise on appropriate actions to take.
  • Develop and implement system to ensure a one-month buffer stock of critical supplies
  • Inform IRC IU clinical, and other country program staff of slow and fast moving inventory, upcoming distributions or deliveries, incoming materials and quality issues to ensure maximum use of available transportation, storage space, manpower and other resources
  • Communicate and report quality issues with respect to supplies and/or service agreements.
• Fleet Management
  • Assess vehicle needs and provide recommendations on improving vehicle services.
  • Manage isolation unit drivers and vehicle usage
  • Develop simple dispatch system to track movement of ambulances to and from the isolation unit.
• Procurement
  • Identify additional local, national, and international vendors in compliance with IRC policies.
  • Conduct procurement of supplies and equipment unavailable through the MoHS medical stores.
• Asset Management
  • Ensure that all assets and property are properly managed in accordance with IRC policies.
  • Ensure proper tracking of all IRC assets movement and issuance, including continuous maintenance and update of program assets listing for review by the Senior Supply Chain Manager.
  • Make recommendations on asset disposal and replenishment.
• Security and Safety Duties
  • Monitor the security situation in and around Bo and continuously update long-term security plans for IRC Bo compounds.
  • Provide assistance and oversight with regards to security procedures.
  • Orient new and continuing staff on security related issues.
• Compliance
  • Maintain and implement the IRC standard procurement policies and procedures
  • Ensure that a transparent and responsive procurement process is implemented and maintained.
  • Identify potential vendors and establish an accountable and transparent system of business by strictly following IRC vendor relationship as indicated in procurement policies.
  • Ensure that compliance with policies is documented through systematic and random verifications of policy implementation and Supply Chain records, based on a schedule agreed with the DDO
  • Promptly inform the DDO /CD of any areas of concern of potential or suspected violations of policies and procedures
  • Ensure there is no negative audit observations/findings related to Supply Chain. If required corrective actions plans are developed & implemented to address audit findings
• Staff Supervision & Development
  • Recruit, train, and manage logistics staff.
  • Directly supervise 3-5 logistics staff
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Overall responsible for logistics staff work plans, work and vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities
• Coordination & Representation
  • Develops and maintains effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, representing IRC positions, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems/conflicts
  • Work closely and coordinate with IRC clinical IU, finance and grant staff to ensure timely program activities and expenditures.
  • Represents IRC in District EOC Logistics pillar meetings.
• Program Development
  • Advise on supply/logistics requirements for possible development of additional isolation/treatment centers.
• Professional Standards
  • All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have:

• University degree in Supply chain Management, Logistics, Business Management or related field.
• At least 3 years progressive management and leadership experience, including in health-related emergency supply chain management.
• Experience in Africa essential, preferably in West Africa and experience in Sierra Leone a strong advantage
• Significant experience in other logistics-related roles
• Experience in supervising and managing others in a logistics capacity
• Availability for a minimum of three months
• Willingness to work in unstable areas
• Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
• Flexible and able to manage stress
• Warehouse management skills
• Familiarity with cold chain maintenance and procedures

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow this link to apply: Click Here

Isolation Unit Nurse, International Rescue Committee, Sierra Leone

Isolation Unit Nurse

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

The International Rescue Committee is in discussions to run a 24 (40)-bed, Ebola Isolation Unit in Bo, Sierra Leone. The Unit will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 87 staff including 7 international staff, over a period of 3 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Unit immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Isolation Unit Nurse will will be responsible for management and coordination duties for all aspects of the Ebola Isolation Unit and triage unit at Bo Government Hospital.

Under the direct supervision of the Health Coordinator (Ebola Case Management Coordinator) the responsibilities of the Isolation Unit Nurse will be to:

• Assuming responsibility for overall clinical care at the IU. Ensure provision of appropriate medical care to all patients in isolation wards
• Supervise national staff to provide direct patient care and rehydration, monitoring of patients, observations for symptoms for physician rounding, nutritional support, patient bathing and appropriate and caring communication with the patients
• Maintain shifts and working schedules
• Evaluations and performance maintenance
• Communicate to HC any training needs or deficits of personnel
• Provide training in infection control practices for national staff (nurses)
• Ensuring that clinical management and infection prevention and control procedures are being applied by clinical staff according to a strict protocol
• Maintain and replenish separate easily accessible stores for all supplies
• Maintain inventory of supplies and anticipate timing of replenishment
• Ensuring that clinical management and infection prevention and control procedures are being applied by clinical staff according to a strict protocol.
• Providing on the job training to clinical staff
• Oversight of the PPE, drug management and medical supply systems
• This position will enter the wet area of the ETC

• Staff Supervision & Development
  • Directly supervise national IU staff (70 - 80 people )
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Overall responsible for staff work plans, work and vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities
  • If/as required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies
• Other
  • Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC HC (ECMC) and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
• Professional Standards
  • All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse who has clinical experience mostly in isolation wards and emergencies, with demonstrated and repeated experience working in isolation centers for viral hemorrhagic fevers or secondarily, field hospitals or cholera treatment centers.

• Bachelor or equivalent in nursery or Public Health degrees
• Minimum of 3 years related program management experience in a development setting; direct services experience and previous work in nursery programming preferred.
• Experience in Africa essential, preferably in West Africa and experience in Sierra Leone a strong advantage
• Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment;
• Excellent initiator, able to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field;
• Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.
• Strong coordination and representation skills and well versed in convincing and clarification of views and points.

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow this link to apply: Click Here

Environmental Health Coordinator, International Rescue Committee, Sierra Leone

Environmental Health Coordinator

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

The International Rescue Committee is in discussions to run a 24 (40)-bed, Ebola Isolation Unit in Bo, Sierra Leone. The Unit will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 87 staff including 7 international staff, over a period of 3 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Unit immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSABILITIES

The Environmental Health Coordinator will lead the hygiene, sanitation and waste management operations in the IU and in any other Case Management Unit that IRC could potentially open further. The responsibilities include:

• Assuming responsibility for overall water, hygiene, sanitation and waste management at the IUs
  • Ensure hygiene and sanitation facilities meet standards; lead on upgrading facilities as needed
  • The hiring and training of EH national staff in SL
  • Setup of waste management facilities
  • Implementing and oversight of strict protocols with the EH team for infection prevention and control and waste management
  • Coordination with the Supply Chain Coordinator to predict and respond to needs for infection prevention and control materials
  • Liaising with key treatment partners (WHO, MSF, MOH, CDC, etc.) to ensure proper coordination and to apply best practices
  • This position will enter the wet area of the IU
• Staff Supervision & Development
  • Directly supervise Program Managers and program team ( 10 – 15 people )
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Overall responsible for staff work plans, work and vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities
  • If/as required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies
• Grant Planning & Implementation
  • Based on assessments and strategy; draft technical proposals and budgets to enable programs required to meet the immediate needs of the affected community.
  • Responsible for the overall achievement of all environmental health grants in country
  • Anticipates plans and manages programmatic and structural transitions.
  • Has significant budget authority to pre-approved limits and responsibility for budget development and compliance.
  • Responsible for ensuring the achievement the overall grant timeline and completion date
  • Provides direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities,
• Grant Monitoring & Reporting
  • Development/ maintenance of effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes.
  • Ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
  • Ensure IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements are produced in quality.
• Coordination & Representation
  • Develops and maintains effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, representing IRC positions, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems/conflicts
  • Work closely and coordinates with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings
  • Represents IRC in external WASH forums and is the key WASH focal point in the WASH cluster.
• Program Development
  • Contributes to, development of country strategic direction and plans
  • Leads sector specific strategy development and technical proposal design
• Other
  • Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
• Professional Standards
  • All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have an engineering or environmental health background and experience on water and sanitation for health facilities such as cholera treatment centers and disease-specific treatment units. "Highly desired criteria" include previous work in an isolation centre, highly contagious area or Level 4 biosafety area, experience working on viral hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Lassa, Marburg, etc.) and knowledge of infection control and prevention.

• MA/S or equivalent in Civil, Environmental Engineering or Public Health (MPH) degrees, with Water and Sanitation specialization preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years related program management experience in a development setting; direct services experience and previous work in Environmental Health/WASH programming preferred.
• Experience in Africa essential, preferably in West Africa and experience in Sierra Leone a strong advantage
• Excellent understanding of EH issues in emergency situations and knowledge of emergency standards (Sphere)
• Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment;
• Excellent initiator, able to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field;
• Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.
• Strong coordination and representation skills and well versed in convincing and clarification of views and points.

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow this link to apply: Click Here

Environmental Health Specialist, International Rescue Committee, Sierra Leone

Environmental Health Specialist

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

The International Rescue Committee is in discussions to run a 24 (40)-bed, Ebola Isolation Unit in Bo, Sierra Leone. The Unit will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 87 staff including 7 international staff, over a period of 3 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Unit immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the EH Coordinator, the Environmental Health Specialist will lead the hygiene, sanitation and waste management operations in the IU and in any other Case Management Unit that IRC could potentially open further. The responsibilities include:

• Ensuring correct strict process and protocols for overall water, hygiene, sanitation and waste management at the IUs.
  • Ensure hygiene and sanitation facilities meet standards; lead on upgrading facilities as needed
  • The hiring and training of EH national staff in SL
  • Setup of waste management facilities
  • Implementing and oversight of strict protocols with the EH team for infection prevention and control and waste management
  • This position will enter the wet area of the IU
• Staff Supervision & Development
  • Directly supervise EH local staff at the IU ( 37-40 people )
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Overall responsible for staff work plans, work and vacation-resting schedules, and staff training/development activities
• Grant Monitoring & Reporting
  • Development/ maintenance of effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes.
  • Ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
  • Contributing to IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements are produced in quality.
• Other
  • Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to EH Coordinator and/or IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
• Professional Standards
  • All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have an environmental health background and experience on water and sanitation for health facilities such as cholera treatment centers and disease-specific treatment units. "Highly desired criteria" include previous work in an isolation centre, highly contagious area or Level 4 biosafety area, experience working on viral hemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Lassa, Marburg, etc.) and knowledge of infection control and prevention.

• Bachelor or equivalent in Civil, Environmental Engineering or Public Health (MPH) degrees, with Water and Sanitation specialization preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years related program management experience in a development setting; direct services experience and previous work in Environmental Health/WASH programming preferred.
• Experience in Africa essential, preferably in West Africa and experience in Sierra Leone a strong advantage
• Excellent understanding of EH issues in emergency situations and knowledge of emergency standards (Sphere)
• Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment;
• Excellent initiator, able to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field;
• Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow this link to apply: Click Here

Ebola Case Management Coordinator, International Rescue Committee, Sierra Leone

Ebola Case Management Coordinator

Posted on: October 6, 2014
Application deadline: December 5, 2014
Posted by: International Rescue Committee

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a prominent international organization working in relief, rehabilitation, protection, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression.

This is the largest Ebola outbreak in history and the first in West Africa. The outbreak in West Africa is worsening, WHO, CDC, INGOs and other local and international organizations are working to ramp up the response. On August 8, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the current Ebola outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

The International Rescue Committee is in discussions to run a 24 (40)-bed, Ebola Isolation Unit in Bo, Sierra Leone. The Unit will be a high-capacity, isolated unit which will require the oversight of 88 staff including 8 international staff, over a period of 3 months. Given the magnitude of the need, the plan is to set up the Unit immediately. Staff safety is an absolute priority and strict adherence to infection control procedures with be undertaken to protect staff. Given the tedious nature of the work, personal protective equipment which must be worn at all times in the heat and need for strict adherence to infection control protocols, staff will have ample rest time.

SCOPE OF WORK/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direct supervision of the IRC Country Director, the Health Coordinator (Ebola Case Management Coordinator) will be responsible for running the IU on a day to day basis. The Health Coordinator will work with country teams to develop and/or finalize strategies based upon current standards, protocols and approaches for Ebola prevention and response. S/he will work with country teams to develop/finalize key guidance documents (as informed by WHO, CDC, and MSF related to Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) including case management, contact tracing and referral pathway protocols and standards.

The responsibilities of the HC will include:

• Assuming responsibility for overall clinical care at the IU
  • Ensuring that clinical management and infection prevention and control procedures are being applied by clinical staff according to a strict protocol.
  • Providing direct patient care for complicated cases and advice on special cases (pregnant women, children, etc.)
  • Providing on the job training to clinical staff
  • Liaising with key treatment partners (WHO, MSF, MOH, CDC, IMC, etc.) to ensure proper coordination and to apply best practices
  • The hiring and training of clinical and ancillary national staff in, with the assistance of the WHO and the Ministry of Health. (If needed)
  • Supervising the EH coordinator and the supply chain coordinator and their respective areas of responsibility.
  • Monitoring the well-being of the staff and working with the HR coordinator and psychologist to address issues as they arise
  • Oversee donor and internal reports in collaboration with country and HQ technical teams.
  • Represent IRC at both internal and external coordination meetings to gather information and to inform IRC's ECM activities
  • This position will enter the wet area of the ETC
• Staff Supervision & Development
  • Directly supervise IRC project's staff (16 people )
  • Analyses the context (environment, people/bodies involved, negotiations for access etc.) and the humanitarian issues at stake.
  • Proposes exploratory missions and organises them following the CD's approval.
  • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
  • Overall responsible for staff work plans, work and vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities
  • If/as required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies
• Grant Planning & Implementation
  • Based on assessments and strategy; draft technical proposals and budgets to enable programs required to meet the immediate needs of the affected community.
  • Responsible for the overall achievement of all environmental health grants in country
  • Anticipates plans and manages programmatic and structural transitions.
  • Has significant budget authority to pre-approved limits and responsibility for budget development and compliance.
  • Responsible for ensuring the achievement the overall grant timeline and completion date
  • Provides direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities,
• Grant Monitoring & Reporting
  • Development/ maintenance of effective and efficient oversight, support, quality control and reporting systems and processes.
  • Ensure regular field monitoring and modifications as required.
  • Ensure IRC and donor reports as per set schedules (monthly, quarterly and annually) on grant activities, indicators and achievements are produced in quality.
• Coordination & Representation
  • Develops and maintains effective coordination and long-term relationships with external stakeholders, representing IRC positions, promoting long-term strategy and resolving problems/conflicts
  • Work closely and coordinates with IRC logistics, finance and grant staff to ensure timely and complaint program activities and expenditures; including active participation in grant opening/closing and review meetings
  • Represents IRC in external WASH forums and is the key WASH focal point in the WASH cluster.
• Program Development
  • Provides monthly monitoring of the Project's expenditure and undertakes and analyses the financial indicators with the support of the Mission's Administrator.
  • Contributes to, development of country strategic direction and plans
  • Leads sector specific strategy development and technical proposal design
  • Evaluates the risks and threats linked to the implementation of IRC's activities. For this, maintains an information network which allows him (her) to follow security developments. Provides continuous analysis of the situation in the field whilst encouraging the participation of the national and international team under his (her) management in this task. In particular checks that the team knows the risks it is running.
  • Regularly defines and updates the Project's security policy and the measures to set up/already set up (in consultation with the teams) and submits it to the CD's for approval.
• Other
  • Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs
• Professional Standards
  • All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will be a physician with public health training who has clinical experience mostly in isolation wards and emergencies, desirable with demonstrated and repeated experience setting up isolation centers for viral hemorrhagic fevers or secondarily, field hospitals or cholera treatment centers. Demonstrated experience in supervising a team in the strict adherence to infection control is needed

• MA/S or equivalent in Health or Public Health (MPH) degrees.
• Minimum of 5 years related program management experience in a development setting; direct services experience and previous work in Health programming preferred.
• Experience in Africa essential, preferably in West Africa and experience in Sierra Leone a strong advantage.
• Strong leadership, management, planning, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Ability to live and work in stressful and insecure environment;
• Excellent initiator, able to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Knowledge and/or experience in conflict management, protection, or other related field;
• Excellent professional approach and strong team building skills.
• Strong coordination and representation skills and well versed in convincing and clarification of views and points.

HOW TO APPLY

Please follow this link to apply: Click Here