Advisor, Global Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) TU at International Medical Corps

We assist those in urgent need anywhere, anytime, no matter what the conditions, providing lifesaving health care and healthcare-related emergency services often within hours. As conditions ease, we work with local leaders to rebuild stronger. In non-emergency settings, our focus is development. Through our training programs, we pass essential skills into local hands, preparing those in disaster-prone areas to better withstand adversity. Embedding these skills into the community lies at the heart of what we do: build self-reliance. It gives people hit by tragedy a sense of ownership over their own recovery and the ability to shape their own future as they rebuild. And wherever it occurs, it is an investment that benefits us all because it prepares local residents to be their own best First Responders should disaster strike.

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 10 years
Location: Abia
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit, Project Management

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 practice through formal and informal channels.
Participate in networking and knowledge management with a view to identifying and facilitating partnership opportunities.
Develop quarterly workplans 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 related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Typically, 10+ years’ experience in design and implementation of health programs in developing countries, including 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, 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.