Health Manager

We are seeking a Health Manager to oversee the implementation of health activities for the Pivotal Grant (TFR22) project and the I@S SSR program in Hadjer Hadid, Chad.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing technical supervision and daily coordination of project activities, ensuring compliance with national protocols and IRC quality standards
• Supervising and mentoring reproductive health supervisors, midwives, nurses, and community health workers involved in family planning and postpartum haemorrhage prevention and management
• Organising and supervising training and coaching for community health workers, midwives, and providers on community-based distribution of contraception and misoprostol, as well as E-MOTIVE protocol for postpartum haemorrhage management
• Ensuring the continuous availability of family planning and postpartum haemorrhage prevention inputs (misoprostol, E-MOTIVE kits, contraceptives)
• Conducting regular formative supervisions and providing technical support to providers
• Organising community dialogue sessions and strengthening community structures for family planning counselling
• Managing the administrative and HR aspects of the health team under their supervision
• Contributing to the development of narrative reports and donor reports on technical health aspects
• Ensuring respect for protection, gender, and accountability principles in health activities
• Collaborating with the MEAL Manager to track key program indicators and using data for continuous program improvement
• Participating in evaluations and contributing to the development of clinical protocols and training tools

The ideal candidate will have:

• A university degree in medicine, public health, nursing, midwifery, or a related health field
• At least five years of professional experience in health program management, with significant experience in sexual and reproductive health
• Solid clinical and technical knowledge of family planning and postpartum haemorrhage prevention and management approaches
• Experience in supervising and capacity-building for health personnel
• Skills in supply chain management for reproductive health inputs
• Ability to work collaboratively with MEAL teams and use data for programmatic decision-making
• Knowledge of the Chadian health system and Ministry of Public Health and Prevention procedures
• French language proficiency (written and spoken)
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and respecting deadlines

The Health Manager will be based in Hadjer Hadid, Ouaddaï province, with frequent travel to refugee camps supported by IRC.

IRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including parental leave, security protocols, and other support allowances.