Posted on: Mon 19-02-2024

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, the International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advisor, Global Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) TU

Location: Abia

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This position will provide technical advisory support to the International Medical Corps Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) portfolio in partnership with global/HQ and country program staff across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East regions.
• The Sexual Reproductive Health Advisor will have a strong technical background and will also contribute to the health strategic planning.
• The Sexual Reproductive Health Advisor works under the Technical Unit which resides within the Quality Assurance, Research and Innovation department.  
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Program development and implementation:

• Support the development of the sexual and reproductive health program strategy and related plans in full collaboration with the health, GBV, and MEAL advisory teams.
• Co-lead the alignment and integration of SRH interventions with broader health systems, mental health and psychosocial care, gender-based violence, and other relevant sector areas, in collaboration with other International Medical Corps staff.
• Support the development of SRH assessments, design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of programs.
• Provide technical input for program development and participate actively in writing funding proposals, reports, and external communications for International Medical Corps Global for SRH.  
• Support development of SRH guidelines, protocols, and standard setting for SRH interventions, including support to roll-out at field  
• Contribute to recruitment, induction, and the professional development of field staff through training, mentoring, and assisting with professional advancement on SRH program interventions.
• External representation and visibility  
• Support field and HQ teams for the development, preparation, and dissemination of publications related to reproductive maternal, and child health including technical papers, documents, guidance notes, and communications materials.
• Support the Senior Advisor when required at relevant technical coordination fora, donor meetings, and with academic health institutions, as well as sharing evidence and best practices through formal and informal channels.
• Participate in networking and knowledge management to identify and facilitate partnership opportunities.
• Develop quarterly work plans and reports to share within the International Medical Corps HQ and with the global technical team.
• Perform other technically relevant duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery / Nurse-midwifery (Master’s degree is preferred); or an OBGYN specialist or a Master’s in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Public Health, or a related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• Typically, 10+ years’ experience in the design and implementation of health programs in developing countries, including at
• At least 5 years in a technical or management position;
• Demonstrable technical expertise and working knowledge of reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health, preferably
• in both conflict, early recovery, and development.  
• Experience in program development including proposal writing for institutional and private donors
• Demonstrated creativity, and ability to apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and fluency in French or Arabic is desirable.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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