Thursday, November 26, 2009

Médicos do Mundo, Health Technician, Deadline December 02, 2009.


Health Technician

Médicos do Mundo – Portugal (MDM - Portugal)

Médicos do Mundo (MdM) is a non-profit Non-Governmental-Organisation of humanitarian aid and development cooperation, without political or religious affiliation. MdM´s work is based on the fundamental right of every human being to have access to healthcare, regardless of their nationality, religion, ideology or race.

Closing date: 02 Dec 2009

Location: Timor-Leste - District of Lautem and district of Viqueque

Functions:

  • In support of the SISCa programme planning and monitoring (integrated community health system) at district and national level;
  • Coordination and implementation of training supervision of nurses/midwives and other health technicians working in the area of maternal and child health;
  • To strengthen the implementation of the programme of immunization and nutrition surveillance in the districts of Lautem and Viqueque;
  • Mobile teams monitoring, planning of outputs, stock control and data collection;
  • Prepare with the project coordinator training actions directed to local authorities and community-based organisations of Lautem and Viqueque Districts;
  • Prepare and conduct training to district health technicians, according to the identified needs and in direct coordination with the District Health Services;
  • Supervising the training, monitoring and evaluation of community health volunteers and health technicians;
  • Promote the organization of women's groups to implement community IMCI activities in villages;
  • Monitoring of technical meetings held by the Ministry of health and its working groups concerning the immunization and nutrition programmes;
  • Identification and mobilization of partners
  • Support planning of information campaigns, awareness-raising and health education (IEC) and monitoring of their development;
  • Monitoring of community mobilization activities, helping to define the process indicators and information models that ensure the follow-up of activities and the completion of the project information system;
  • Participate with project coordinator in institutional contacts whenever they comply with health technical issues
  • Preparing a monthly activity plan and reports;
  • MdM representation, when the project coordinator cannot be present.

Required Competencies & Knowledge

Leadership - Proven supervisory ability and/or technical leadership. Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader.
Planning & Organizing - Ability to organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
Judgment - Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.
Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Communications - Strong communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to advise and train users in the use of complex systems/applications and related matters and effectively prepare specifications and other written reports documentation in a clear, concise style.
Problem solving – Good analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of systems-related issues.
Commitment to Continuous Learning - Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in the field of administration, finance and human resources management.
Technological awareness – Solid computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
Professionalism - sound knowledge of, and exposure to, a range of mine action issues, including related political, social and economic dimensions.

Academic Qualifications/Experience/Language

Education
Licenciatura em Medicina ou Enfermagem

Professional experience
At least 2 years of experience and preferably 1 year experience in emergency or development projects in developing countries.

Languages:
Domain of Portuguese and fluent in English.

Characteristics:
Good capacity of activities management and planning
Ability to develop its functions in unforeseen situations, pressure and stress
Flexibility and adaptability in the performance of their duties
Ability to adapt to a new social, culture, political-military context, as well as living conditions, culture and functioning of the Organization
Basic knowledge of Office and Internet

How to apply

Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest and complete Curriculum Vitae to florbelacordeiro@medicosdomundo.pt e paulatomas@medicosdomundo.pt until the 3rd of December 2009.

MdM only will contact the candidates selected to interview. All interviews will be held in MdM headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal.


The Asia Foundation, Monitoring and Voter Education Program Manager, Deadline December 04, 2009.


JOB POSTING

The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste (an International NGO) is currently seeking for candidates for the position of Election Monitoring and Voter Education Program Manager who will support an extensive running program of ‘Support for Local Governance, Election and Civil Society Program, and Local Governance Program Manager/Institutions and Decentralization who will be responsible for ensuring all project activities relating to the Local Governance, Elections and Civil Society (GEC) Project’s Component and specific activities in support decentralization as contained in the Program Document and Annual Implementation Plans are implemented in an organized manned and all project outputs are met.

The two vacant positions’ key responsibilities and qualifications include:

·         Elections Monitoring and Voter Education Program Manager

Under supervision of Chief if Party, GEC Project, this person will be responsible in assisting the formation and strengthening of a civil society coalition to monitor election; facilitating and coordinating program support to the civil society coalition; facilitate development and implementation of public information strategies to increase public awareness of electoral laws and processes; fostering communication and cooperation between civil society and concerned national government agencies; coordinating with established national and international civil society organizations engaged in supporting elections; organizing national events such as conferences, workshops, forums and dialogues; develop, implement, report on , carry out monitoring and evaluation of the Elections Monitoring and Voter Education; work with prospective grantees to develop program activities; determine program feasibilities; monitor and facilitate programs; obtain timely and useful reports; critically evaluate outcomes.

    Qualifications:
    Holder of a degree in public administration, economics, management, political science or related subjects from and international accredited university or college (a master degree will be an advantage); experience in project management or implementation; familiar with Timor Leste’s election laws, rules, regulations procedures and penalties; familiar with Timor Leste’s government institutions involved in election (CNE and STAE and the UN Electoral Support Team); Fluent in English as well as Tetun and Portuguese; good writing and public speaking skills (English and Tetun); experience in facilitation will be an advantage.

One year contract commencing at earliest February 1, 2010.

·            Local Governance Program Manager/Institutions and Decentralization

Under supervision of the Chief of Party, GEC Project, this person will work closely with the concerned Ministry and other organs of government to identify assistance needed to advance decentralization initiative; monitor status of draft laws on local governments for purpose of determining needed assistance to the government; monitor civil society initiatives in support decentralization and determine how the project can support such initiatives; prepare terms of agreement for possible grant assistance to civil society groups; manage grants agreements with civil society and government; manage consultants, resource persons, volunteer and other personnel or staff contracted to implement activities; prepare budgets, activity plans, activity reports, training programs, scope of work, terms of reference and other documents needed to implement decentralization program activities; plan and manage the implementation of a civic education program in relation to decentralization and support for suco councils, in all districts; prepare monthly reports on activities implemented; translate relevant documents as required; facilitated round table discussion; assist training activities and perform other functions as may be necessary to ensure project implementation.

Qualifications:
At least ten years experience in project management; holder of degree in public administration, economics, management, political science or related subject; at least ten years of experience in dealing with government offices and civil society of Timor Leste; familiar with Timor Leste’s Parliament procedures and personalities; familiar with Timor Leste’s government institutions; fluent in English as well as Tetun and Portuguese; good writing and public speaking skills ((English and Tetun); experience in facilitation work will be an advantage; good in proposal-making (English) and report preparation including the use of basic project documentation and evaluation tools such as logframes, GANTT Charts; knowledgeable in use of basic computer software: WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT.

One year contract with one month probation, and with possible extension, commencing as soon as possible.

Applications: For a full position description please contact Joaquina da Fonseca on +670 3313457 or by email jfonseca@asiafound.org. Please send cover letter and CV by COB December 4, 2009 to The Asia Foundation, No. 20 Rua de Nu Laran Bairo dos Grillos, Dili, Timor-Leste. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged and contacted. 

The job is open for Timorese nationality and Permanent Residents only.