Responsibilities for the Medical Manager Job
Programme Management:
To lead, manage and guide programme and field coordinator (s) in programme implementation.
Develop quarterly work plans as per approved project proposals and budgets.
Ensure project activities are implemented timely as per project schedules.
Provide technical advice to project staff to ensure smooth operations of activities and quality outputs.
Keep abreast of emerging trends, policies, guidelines, protocols and ensure that health programmes are implemented as per MOH and WHO protocols.
Work with programme team in development of project proposals and budgets.
Support programme & field coordinators to develop procurement plans and ensure that resources are available for effective implementation.
Support County Health Departments (CHD) in CMA locations to discharge their mandate such as conducting joint supervisory visits to facilities with CMA staff, timely submission of DHIS/HMIS reports, record keeping etc.
Visit project locations regularly to monitor and evaluate projects.
Assist in planning and implementing nutritional and health status surveys that may be deemed necessary from time to time.
Accompany visitors and evaluation teams to the project sites.
Develop TORs and work with consultants to ensure deliverables are met.
Prepare periodic programme reports as per donor guidelines and timelines.
Assist in projecting, ordering, storage and management of the pharmaceutical products in addition to training staff on prescription and proper use of drugs.
Assist the Country Director in institutional fundraising.
Human Resources:
Coach and mentor programme staff.
Assist Human Resources Department in selection and recruitment of staff.
Conduct orientations for new staff.
Conduct regular appraisals and support staff to meet set targets.
Identify staff training and development needs and advise the HR department accordingly.
Develop coaching and training programmes to respond to identified needs.
Work closely with HR department in formulating a capacity building policy and ensure that it is operationalized to benefit both local & international staffs.
Budget/Financial Management:
Work with the Finance Manager to prepare project forecasts.
Review and approve field requests and orders.Maintain reasonable burn rate/spending levels for projects in line with budget forecasts and the concomitant
needs.
Participate in budget development and management.
Guide program coordinators and finance team in determining amounts due to CHDs as per performance based contract.
Representation and networking:
Represent CMA at regular meetings at regional and national level for the health cluster, NGO Health cluster, donor and interagency coordination meetings.
Liaise continuously with all partners of CMA including county, state and National health ministries and other agencies.
Participate in relevant in-house meetings, donor meetings/ conferences as appropriate.
Qualifications for the Medical Manager Job
Medical degree from recognized medical training institution. Masters will be an added advantage.
Should be registered with relevant bodies;
At least three years of proven experience in managing health programs with an international NGO.
Experience in project proposal writing and project reporting.
Knowledge on regional and more especially national treatment guidelines.
Experience in working with different cultures and backgrounds.
Competencies
Ability to analyze and present data and program information, orally and in writing and in non-technical language;
Ability to effectively communicate the CMA value of integrity by promoting financial stewardship through
practices that exemplify commitment to sound accountability and transparency;
Ability to develop productive and harmonious relationships internally and externally;
Ability to work diplomatically and with sensitivity with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions and personal backgrounds;
Proficiency in English language is essential
Computer literacy, especially in the basic common accounting software and spreadsheets is essential;
Self-motivated and able to work independently;
The post holder will be obliged to commit and adhere to CMA’s core beliefs and values

Qualified candidates are invited to submit, via e-mail, a cover letter indicating the current and expected salary and a CV, with three most current professional references, and availability to hr@cmaidafrica.org. Application must be sent not later than 7th July 2017. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further details go to http://www.cmaid.org/about-us/careers/ 

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