Job: Danish Red Cross seeks Health Delegate for Myanmar

 

Health Delegate for Myanmar

 

 

Danish Red Cross (DRC) is seeking an experienced and independent Health Delegate to support Myanmar Red Cross (MRCS) implementing a MNCH programme (Maternal, Newborn & Child Health) in Chin State (Mindat and Matupi townships).

DRC has been working in partnership with Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) since 2004 and currently cooperate on two MNCH programmes, one focused on community based health development (CBHD). In addition DRC also supports MRCS in preparedness and response activities in Kachin State. MRCS/DRC programmes are funded by sister Red Cross societies and international donors. The position requires up to 30% field work in the programme areas with minimal infrastructure, basic living conditions and limited access to means of communication.

Responsibilities

The Health Delegate will work in close coordination with the DRC Country Coordinator to provide technical assistance and managerial support to MRCS planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the MNCH programme in Chin State, in accordance with program documents and provisions outlined by the donors (UNOPS/3MDG).

The Health Delegate will provide technical support to MRCS in capacity building of program staff and volunteers and contribute to budgeting and oversight expenditures of the program in accordance with approved annual budgets and provisions outlined by the donors.

Experience and qualification

The ideal candidate has minimum five years of relevant international experience in community based health development projects (specifically MNCH) and programme management as well as working with national partners in developing countries. Relevant academic background e.g. Master Degree in Health is preferred as well as solid experience with project cycle, reporting and financial management.

The candidate will need to have good analytical skills, excellent communication, coordination and facilitation skills. Furthermore an ability to work in a highly complex and rapidly changing environment in a country in transition is necessary. The candidate needs to have a good physical condition and ability to walk longer distances in mountains areas and ability to cope with basic living conditions and limited access to means of communication.

Excellent English speaking and writing skills are required as well as full proficiency in computers and possession of a valid international driving license.

Experience with UN funding modalities, hereunder implementation and reporting procedures is an asset. Furthermore, experience from Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement will be considered an asset.

Employment Conditions

The length of contract is until 28^th February 2018. Your duty station will be Yangon, Myanmar with extensive travel to programme areas, up to 30% of the contract period. DRC classify the position as a non-family position. You will report to the Danish Red Cross Country Coordinator. The salary including all allowances and pension will be between DKK 39,800 to 42,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Deadline for application is 27^th January 2017.

Further information is available in the job description. Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Nuria Beneitez via [email protected]

To apply

Kindly upload application and CV at Danish Red Cross' recruitment system via the link below.