Medical Consultant

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany.

Johanniter International Assistance is the department for development co-operation and Emergency assistance, implementing and supporting mostly health projects world wide.

Closing date: 11 Oct 2009

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Goma

Johanniter is active in DRC since 1995 and opened a country office in Goma in 2008.

Johanniter implements humanitarian assistance projects for IDPs, refugees and the local population, mainly in the field of basic health care.

Currently hospitals and health posts in Goma, Kitchanga and Birambizo in North-Kivu are supported through supply of medicine, materials and equipment.

To improve quality management and prepare the planned expansion of the programme in regard to activities as well as regions, JUH is looking for an experienced health professional.

The consultant will be responsible for providing Johanniter International Assistance with relevant health data of the designed region.

S/he will contribute to the strategy of basic health care, HIV/AIDS and SGBV and development of new programs (participatory approach) in these areas of Johanniter International Assistance.

S/he will participate in the formulation of new project proposals with the global objective of improving primary health care (PHC), HIV/AIDS and SGBV programming.

S/he will liaise with Health Authorities and relevant actors in the Health Cluster.

The Evaluator will be- reporting to: Head of Mission

- working with: Project Coordinator, Medical Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

- Monitoring and evaluation of current health project activities (including medical administration, procurement and management of medical stocks) according to the project objectives and in line with donor regulations

- Improve the medical quality management and reporting system of Johanniter projects in DRC

- Collect relevant health data of current and possible future regions of intervention for JUH in North-Kivu

- Identify strategic intervention points for Johanniter in PHC, HIV/AIDS, SGBV

- Collect programs of PHC, HIV/AIDS and SGBV of local and international organisations

- Identify requirements (human resources, funding, project life span etc.) for effective PHC, HIV/AIDS, SGBV programming for Johanniter International Assistance

- Participate in the formulation of new project proposals

- Training and supervising local medical coordinator and staff in health structures

- Present two project proposals and a final written report

Requirements:Profession/Qualification: Health professional with degree in public health or equivalent

Experience:

- Minimum 3 years in PHC programming and implementation at the field level
-Experience in and a commitment to integration of HIV/AIDS into development programming
- Experience in working with local and international partners, donors and medical authorities

Skills:

- Theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in public health with a focus on PHC programming and fund raising

- Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills

- Cultural sensitivity

- Good working knowledge of French AND of either German or English required

- Previous experience in DRC and knowledge of the local health system an asset

- Training in Safety and Security an asset

Duration of contract: 2 -3 months

Remuneration: Salary depending on qualification and experiencePer diem of € 50 per day in the field

How to apply

Applications should include cover letter, CV and references of 3 former supervisors.

For immediate consideration, email resume to staff@juh.de

Please indicate “MedConsultant Goma” in the subject line of email.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.