Description
The IRC is seeking a Senior National Health Officer - Implementation with Partners to lead technical support for partner organisations implementing health projects in Venezuela.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality programming, technical compliance, institutional strengthening, and effective implementation of health activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing technical leadership and supervision to internal teams and external service providers
- Coordinating access to medications and diagnostic services
- Maintaining accurate and confidential client records
- Developing and implementing quality improvement activities
- Managing programme budgets and expenditures
- Conducting data analysis and reporting
The IRC works to strengthen local partners' capacity to provide quality healthcare services, including sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and basic needs.
The programme aims to reduce malnutrition and promote healthy eating habits through education, monitoring, and specialised care.
The IRC has been responding to the Venezuelan crisis since 2021, expanding its programmes to Ecuador and Peru in 2022.
Job Objectives:
- Lead and supervise the team in providing technical support for primary healthcare and sexual and reproductive health activities
- Support programme coordination and portfolio management
- Ensure effective implementation of health activities, including nutrition programmes
- Manage project budgets and expenditures
- Analyse data and produce reports
Key Responsibilities:
Client Care
- Supervise healthcare services provided by internal teams and external service providers
- Coordinate access to medications and diagnostic services
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records
- Develop and implement quality improvement activities
Quality
- Develop new services and improve existing ones
- Accompany visits from regulatory bodies and respond to improvement plans
- Ensure timely and quality reporting to regulatory entities
- Create and adjust manuals and procedures
Supervision and Performance
- Provide leadership and promote teamwork
- Establish clear objectives and expectations for team members
- Provide regular feedback and coaching
Programme Management and Technical Guidance
- Manage and provide leadership for programme design, implementation, and evaluation
- Develop tools and processes for programme implementation and monitoring
- Design strategies and monitor progress
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning
- Ensure monitoring and follow-up of programme indicators
- Supervise and manage data collection and analysis
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation activities
Coordination and Representation
- Establish relationships with sector partners and other organisations
- Represent the IRC in health-related meetings and forums
Supply Chain Management
- Advance procurement processes and monitor supplies
- Conduct audits and ensure adherence to IRC procedures
Finance
- Execute and control expenses within approved budgets
- Monitor financial performance and make adjustments as needed
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of health systems and programme management
- Experience in providing technical leadership and guidance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities