Lead, monitor and evaluate Medair’s Ebola response in DRC, effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, defining the strategy based on real-time epidemiological data as well as gaps within the response. Oversee both health and wash components to ensure integration in the areas of community engagement; infection, prevention, and control; and in case management.
Project Overview
An Ebola outbreak was declared in August 2018 in North Kivu in the areas where Medair has been supporting Primary Health Care. Pre-existing emergency multi-sectoral projects targeted displaced, insecurity affected and vulnerable populations in Nord Kivu Province, in Eastern Congo. Baseline projects are focused on health, WASH and infrastructure rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on rapid response to emergency situations in complex and unstable environments and/or remote locations. In response to the Ebola outbreak, Medair activated a new project team to address the Ebola outbreak. Medair is working in critical areas of community engagement; health facility infection, prevention, and control with safe triage; and case management. Medair currently is supporting over 90 health facilities for IPC, over 23 health areas for community engagement, and an Ebola Transit Centre in Oicha town. Additional activities will be expanded or contracted based on epidemiological spread of the disease. Take a look at Medair’s Health & Nutrition work.
Workplace & Conditions
Field based position in Nord-Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Interventions may be in remote and difficult to access areas for which the environment is physically challenging accessible on foot. The security context is complex and also requires constant monitoring. Take a look at Medair’s work in DR Congo.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
August 2019. Full time, 9 months.
Key Activity Areas
Ebola Project coordination
Staff Management
Financial Management
Communication & Coordination
Logistics
Quality Management / Project Design
Security Management
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This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
Experience / Competencies
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