Job 15319

SCI Career Site

Port Loko, Sierra Leone
Onsite
Strengthen mnh + child health + nutrition services
Quality improvement tools
District health management team liaison
The District Health Coordinator position in Port Loko, Sierra Leone, is focused on improving maternal, neonatal, and child health through collaboration with local health authorities and stakeholders. The role involves project management, capacity building, and monitoring health services, with an emphasis on child safeguarding and adherence to organizational policies

Job Summary

  • This position will support the government's efforts in healthcare system strengthening especially with a focus on MNH + Child Health + Nutrition services at the district level.
  • S/he will work closely with DHMT and health providers to utilize quality improvement tools to strengthen essential MNH + Child Health + Nutrition services.
  • The post holder will have budget delegation authority at district level.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The District Health Coordinator position in Port Loko, Sierra Leone, is focused on improving maternal, neonatal, and child health through collaboration with local health authorities and stakeholders. The role involves project management, capacity building, and monitoring health services, with an emphasis on child safeguarding and adherence to organizational policies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strengthen MNH + Child Health + Nutrition services
  • Quality improvement tools
  • District Health Management Team liaison
  • Capacity building for health providers
  • Project representation at district level
  • Budget management at district level

Nice-to-have

  • Flexibility in humanitarian emergencies
  • Advocacy for compliance with policies
  • Willingness to be flexible and accommodating

Key Requirements

  • Diploma/Higher Diploma/BSc in Community Health and Clinical studies, SRN, BSc Public Health, Community Health Officer, BSc Nursing
  • 1-2 years working with District Health Management Team
  • 1-2 years working in a similar or higher Role
  • Experience in managing a project budget
  • Experience working in an NGO setting
  • Experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability
  • Familiar with national health registers and DHIS2

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Not specified

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