Job Summary
The Head of Health & Care will be responsible for developing health and care programme strategies in undertaking operational, institutional capacity building activities and health related intervention programmes. He/She will be responsible for effectively addressing emerging issues, risks and opportunities.
The Head of Health & Care will ensure that the appropriate tools, strategies, standards, approaches, protocols, etc. are widely understood and practiced at the headquarters and branches. She/He will establish regional, national and community-based tools, preparedness and response plans.
She/He will coordinate the NRCS engagement with relevant government stakeholders and other humanitarian agencies on health-related issues

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic:
Design, develop and implement the NS Strategic and Operational Health and Care Programme, contingency/EPR Health plans and budgets.
Develop proposals for new programmes building on technical knowledge and understanding of Nigeria-specific health issues
Ensure that relevant guidelines and best practices are followed in community-based health (CBH) programme assessment, planning and implementation
Define a clear strategic direction for Health and Care programming taking into consideration the findings of periodic nationwide assessments
Oversee the development of workplans for health programmes (nutricion, immunization, community-based programs, etc) in Nigeria
Develop solid and sustainable partnerships and mobilize financial resources to ensure that NRCS can fulfil its mandate in Disaster Management and Disaster Risk Reduction.

Operational:
Monitor the national spread and severity of current epidemic diseases and proactively communicate emerging health related issues to relevant focal points of contact as appropriate
Develop epidemics contingency plans and epidemics preparedness plans working with all relevant stakeholders in the country
Provide advice and coaching on Health programmes, including development and adaptation of early warning systems in collaboration with partners.
Establish strong collaboration and cooperation with the Movement partners, PNSs, Government and other partners on Health programming and EPR at international, National, State, LGA and Community levels.
Coordinate the regular monitoring and reporting on all health programmes executed by the HQ and the branches
Oversee the training of volunteers supporting social mobilisation, case management and surveillance of common diseases
Represent NRCS in relevant health sector forums and networks in country. Develop credible and good quality information about technical knowhow and lessons and share among these sectors and forums
In coordination with the Director of HR, review and approve training curriculum/strategy for the Nigerian Red Cross Health staff covering areas such as community-based health and nutrition approaches, in addition to organizational skills such as project planning, budgeting, reporting and proposal writing
Ensure that upcoming tools for deployment are adopted and utilized to their full potential in community-based health programmes
Prepare regular quality technical reports, including financial and narrative reports for the attention of NRCS Board, management, movement partners and donors
Lead and promote the development of quality program and project proposals in Health to be submitted to donors and partners (Pillar 2)
Lead and promote the development of guidance and standards for Health activities at branch level (Pillar 1)
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director of Programmes
Perform annual job performance reviews (APER) of staff of the Health Department.

Duties applicable to all staff:
Work actively towards the achievement of the NRCS goals
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Fundamental Principles and NRCS Statutes

Key Performance Areas:
Quality and relevance of health and care proposals
Percentage of proposals funded by donors
Quality and timeliness of health and care reports
Compliance of health and care programmes to donor requirements
Compliance with the society’s standard operating procedures

Qualifications and Experience
First degree from a reputable institution in Medicine, Public Health or Health-related discipline
Post-graduate degree in Medicine, Public Health or Health-related discipline is an added advantage
Professional qualification in Health-related certified courses
Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a management level position
Experience in supervising and Training of Teams
Work experience in a non-profit organization is a significant advantage

Skills and Competencies
Essential:
Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
Ability to persuade, influence, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to persuade others to adopt a specific course of action to achieve desired results
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
Proficiency in the use of MS office tools
Excellent communication skills in English. Fluency in other languages is an added advantage
Monitoring, analysis and Reporting skills

Desirable:
Understanding of NRCS support functions

Behavioural Competencies:
Capable of communicating analysis and insights effectively, and articulate when communicating
Demonstrated success in relationship building internally and externally with a wide array of stakeholders
Ability to build and protect the reputation of self and society through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
Culturally sensitive, globally minded and show respect to the views and opinions of others
Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

To apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@redcrossnigeria.org with the Position applied for/Name of Applicant, as subject of the email

Application Deadline:
6th March, 2020