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 (HQ) is based in Berlin, Germany.

Johanniter International Assistance is the operational unit for humanitarian aid, development cooperation and emergency relief, implementing and supporting projects in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Food Security & Income Generation worldwide. (www.thejohanniter.org).

Overall job purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Program Manager Health will focus primarily on design, plan, and coordinate humanitarian aid for health and development projects in alignment with beneficiary needs, national policies, and international standards, while supervising their implementation and evaluation through partners to ensure integration with relevant sectors. Represent the organization to authorities and other stakeholders, conduct needs assessments, draft new project concepts, and support the development of new proposals. Manage project finances, logistics, and supply chains, provide technical guidance, monitor field activities for quality and adherence to standards, and foster positive team dynamics and staff welfare.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, plan and coordinate all projects in the course of humanitarian aid and development cooperation in line with beneficiary needs, national policies as well as Johanniter, donor program objectives and international standards.
• Supervise and ensure the effective and efficient implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all project activities through the implementing partners, ensuring the integration with all relevant clusters and sec-tors.
• Review country context and situation, identify and analyze gaps, carry out needs assessments, draft new project concepts in coordination with the team members.
• Represent the organization towards government authorities, local authorities, Clusters/task forces and other organizations concerning the development and implementation of the program.
• Conduct need assessments and support the Senior Program Manager in the development of new project proposals.
• Support field teams of the implementing partners in ensuring project activities are implemented as planned and desired goals are achieved.
• Provide technical guidance and training to implementing partners related to public health.
• Check regularly GMS and upload the proposal and comments from donor, prepare the MoU of the project between JIA MoPH and present it to the Minister of MoPH.
• Work within the local infrastructure to ensure the program is sustainable and, if appropriate, that operations are effectively handed over to local partners.
• Control and monitor finances of the projects, in cooperation with the Finance Officer review the monthly financial reports of the partners and ensure proper and adequate resource management of the projects (budget, HR, equipment etc.).
• Supervise medical! Supply chain in cooperation with project partners and Logistics.
• Frequent travel to project sites for monitoring of project activities, ensure quality standards (including medical) are respected and identify points of improvement for follow-up in a participatory manner with the team.
• Assist the efforts of strengthening team contribution and commitment toward achieving the goals of the organization.
• In collaboration with the expatriate Administrator and logistician ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical procedures and systems are in place al field level maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor appropriate field documentation of projects for transparency and possible donor audits.
• Monitor and support positive team communications & dynamics in the field.
• Monitor staff welfare in the project sites and ensure appropriate steps are taken to improve working conditions where necessary.
• Other tasks as requested by the Country Director.

Duties applicable to all staff: 

• Actively contribute to the attainment of program objectives, goals and targets
• Demonstrate commitment to the organization's values and mission
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing program needs
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Program Manager

Education:

• A degree in public health, health management, medicine or a related field

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Afghanistan's health sector, with a focus on delivering healthcare services, and enhancing mental health support to vulnerable communities
• Experience in delivering healthcare services and enhances mental health support
• Experience in writing concept notes and proposals
• Proven ability to work with partner organizations to achieve project objectives efficiently
• Demonstrated knowledge of both development and humanitarian issues in the Afghan context
• Experience in producing, reports, success stories and lesson learned from projects
• Proven ability to coordinate complex health projects with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in developing and implementing learning processes
• Willingness to work outside of regular office hours during emergencies, when necessary
• Commitment to ensuring inclusive practice and promoting diversity in all aspects of work

Knowledge and Skills:

• Up-to-date knowledge of good practices in designing and implementation of health services to the communities
• Building and maintaining partnerships and good relationships with stakeholders/ partners
• Ability to work effectively in delivering health services to the community
• Skills in active listening, empathy, communications, and influencing
• Training and coaching health staff in providing best services to the vulnerable people
• Actively participate in preparing concept notes and proposal writing

Languages:

Fluently spoken and written English is required, and Knowledge of Dari and Pashto is desirable

Applications for this position (including a cover letter and CV in one pdf file) should be sent to:  recruitment.afghanistan@thejohanniter.org before 22th Dec 2024.

Please indicate "Program Manager Health JUH-0097 ” in the subject line of your email.

Note: Please do not send duplicated applications with extra supporting documents or linked CVs.

Only completed applications will be considered.