Medical Coordinator

Job Description


As the Medical Coordinator, your role will involve developing and implementing the mission's operational Health strategy, as well as ensuring the quality of current and future Health programs throughout their design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation phases.
You will be responsible for enhancing the capabilities of the mission's Health department and offering technical support to project teams, particularly Health Project Managers, through a functional relationship.
You will act as PUI's representative to authorities, humanitarian actors, and donors within the Health sector. Additionally, you will oversee the Deputy Medical Coordinator, Mission Pharmacist, and SRH Advisor in the coordination office.


Responsibilities

To fulfill this role, you will be tasked with:


Context analysis / Strategy / Development: Contribute to the development of the operational Health strategy and assist in designing new relevant Health interventions based on identified Health needs in the country, aligning with PUI's Health policy and intervention framework. In collaboration with the Health team, conduct epidemiological monitoring for the country and analyze strengths and weaknesses from a public health perspective.
Programs quality: Provide technical expertise in your field to program teams, especially Health Programme Managers, and ensure the quality and effectiveness of the mission's Health Programs.
Representation / Coordination: Ensure PUI's external representation in the Health sector to partners, donors, national authorities, and local actors. Represent PUI in Health Cluster / Health sector coordination group meetings. Facilitate effective information sharing within the Health sector.
Human Resources / Training: Offer technical support to project teams, particularly Health teams. Assist project managers in recruiting technical staff for Health positions. Work alongside the Head of Mission (HoM) and/or Deputy HoM for Programs and the HQ Health Advisor to identify key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and gaps within the Health department. Oversee the content of Health training and the quality of Health activities based on identified needs.
Logistics and Administration: Ensure teams under your supervision adhere to logistic and administrative procedures and keep relevant departments informed of any significant developments.
Security: Contribute to compliance with security rules on the mission and share all security-related information with your line manager and/or the mission's security manager. Assist in selecting referral options for expatriate healthcare when necessary.


Mandatory Requirements


Education: A registered Medical Doctor from an accredited university or a Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Management, or a related health field.
Additional certifications in project management, humanitarian coordination, or health emergency response are considered assets.
Language skills: Fluency in English and Hausa, with knowledge of Kanuri being an advantage.


Work experience:


Minimum 3 years of previous experience in a similar field at a managerial level, and work experience with INGO/NGO in Health and Nutrition.
Demonstrate understanding of the Nigeria MOH system and structure.
Computer skills: Proficiency in MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


Other:


Strong analytical skills
Effective team management abilities
Excellent reporting capabilities
Proficient problem-solving skills
Transversal skills
Outstanding communication, conflict resolution, and diplomacy skills to manage relationships in potentially tense situations
Strong motivation to assist people in need
Ability to make decisions and exercise authority when necessary
Understanding of the political situation in the area
Capability to analyze and suggest improvements for activities
Flexibility to adapt or change priorities according to evolving situations within a mission or the organization
Well-organized and diligent
Able to manage stress and pressure
Capable of verifying information validity and logical thinking
Neutrality
Reliability