Field Manager (Health) – Baidao, Southwest State of Somalia

Population Services International (PSI), is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to be healthy by providing access to health services and products. In Somalia, PSI is providing technical assistance to the Federal Ministry of Health in the roll-out of the Female Health Worker (FHW) program, across the Federal Member States. The program aims to strengthen the delivery of high-impact community-based primary health care services and provide technical assistance to the Ministries of health

PSI is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and innovation-driven Field Manager ( health) to support the implementation of the Female Health Workers (FHW) Program in SW State. Reporting to the Chief of Party/Team leader, the Health Field Manager will be responsible for overseeing all the operational and program activities in SW State. The Field Manager will be part of the PSI’s senior program team, managing the FHW program in the various federal member states.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the program, including the management and supervision of staff.
• Ensure that activities are implemented in accordance with the Somalia Community Health Strategy and revised Female Health Worker Compendium.
• Work in conjunction with the SW State Ministry of Health and provide technical support as needed.
• Serve as the focal person for the FHW program and ensure strong coordination with the Hirshabeele State Ministry of Health and other health actors in the State
• Ensure timely completion of activities against workplan.
• Draft programmatic reports and share them with the Chief of Party, for submission to the
• Represent PSI to clusters and technical working groups, e.g., health, WASH, and Nutrition.
• Ensure the efficient use of the project resources.
• Any other role assigned by the Chief of Party.

Minimum qualification and professional experiences required:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, digital health, health information systems, or social sciences.
• At least five years of experience in community health worker programs.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management with a proven track record of managing complex health projects.
• Experience managing digital health projects is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination, and the ability to keep multiple teams on track to meet deliverables.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex logistics.
• Good knowledge of supply chain systems
• Ability to manage competing expectations among multiple project stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience engaging communities in health programming.
• Experience in Somalia’s current health system is essential.
• Knowledge of the health context in SW state is essential.
• Experience overseeing the development, roll-out, and capacity building related to health services.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Somali languages are required.
• Excellent teamwork and facilitation skills
• Excellent report writing skills.

CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES:

If you think you are a great fit, please submit your application and detailed resume to somjobs@psi.org with the subject line “Field Manager- Baidao” the closing date for the application is 1^st March 2022

Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis and the vacancy may be filled before this deadline. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Qualified Somali Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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