Sponsorship-Health Officer

CONTRACT LENGTH:

From January to the end of December 2026 (pending availability of funds)

Child Safeguarding:

Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reportsto: Project Manager

Staffdirectlyreportingtothispost: 1 to 2 Volunteers if needed

The officer will have a dotted line reporting to the CO Health Technical Advisor

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project Implementation

• Supervise and oversee all health activities implemented through the partner NGO, ensuring quality delivery of interventions, including the provision of healthcare services through partner clinics and medical referral network, delivery of tailored health awareness sessions for the target communities, enhancement of public health facility infrastructure and other related health activities.

• Supervise the implementation of the partner’s health referral program Ensuring timely and appropriate access to secondary and specialized services.

• Ensure effective medical and financial management of referred medical cases by participating in medical assessments as needed and ensuring referrals are made according to clinical needs and geographical proximity.

• Provide ongoing coaching and capacity building to the partner’s team, strengthening their technical and operational competencies in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

• Support the partner in developing and implementing community outreach plans and provide technical guidance to ensure alignment with project objectives and the needs of unaccompanied and separated children.

• Coordinate and deliver health interventions as needed including training of Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) service providers, upgrading the physical capacity of MoHP affiliated health facilities and conducting supervision visits to supported facilities

· Support the implementation of community health awareness sessions tailored to the specific needs of unaccompanied and separated minors and systematically observe and document their evolving health needs to inform program design and referral pathways.

• Actively contribute to all stages of the project management cycle , including needs assessments, project design, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with SCI’s standards and donor requirements.

• Support the Project Manager in leading and ensuring high-quality implementation of SCI’s health interventions for both the target community, partners, and donors.

• Conduct and participate in visits to healthcare facilities to monitor service quality, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Reporting and documentation

• Document Health interventions/activities, lessons learnt and experience resulting from the project.

• Contribute to the writing of regular and ad hoc reports related to the health sector.

• Coordinate with MEAL person to support in project assessment activities.

• Compile concise quantitative and qualitative reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis

Budgeting

• Support in quality budget phasing, monitoring, and utilization, participates in cost/benefit assessment for all health activities.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.

• Holds the partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themself, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages the partner to do the same.

• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.

• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration:

• Collaborate actively with the health TA and maintain close communication with other projects health officers to ensure effective coordination across the different refugees and migrants projects.

• Support the project manager in coordinating the establishment of good relationships with donors, partners, government authorities, private sector and other actors to ensure continued support for SC programs

• Builds and maintains effective relationships with the team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters.

• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

• Willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity:

• Honest encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine with a minimum of 3 years of successful experience in project implementation with a reputed organization or NGO. Previous work with INGOs is preferred.

• Post graduate degree or certificate in public health, Healthcare Management, Nutrition, or a related field preferred

• Previous work with refugees/asylum seekers or displaced migrants is a must.

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing and negotiation.

• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.

• Very good computer skills.

• Report writing skills and English proficiency is required.

• Good knowledge of Child Safeguarding will be an added advantage.

• Commitment to Save the Children International values
  

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.