Health & Nutrition Program Manager

Role Purpose:

You will oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects related to ongoing Health activities, including planning, organizing, leading staff, and controlling the health portfolio.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan the delivery of the overall Health portfolio and its activities in accordance with the vision and goals of SEMA and under the supervision and coordination with the program’s director.
• Provide guidance and direction to the programs team on achieving agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives.
• Contribute and lead programs development efforts by identifying opportunities and working with partnerships and grants team in drafting proposals with direct coordination with Programs director.
• Identify and evaluate the risks and possible threats associated with health programmatic activities and, in coordination with stakeholders inside SEMA, take appropriate action to control and mitigate risks.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of technical and programs reports as per grants and donor agreement.
• maintain systems for programs operations in accordance with SEMA policies and procedures.
• Ensure that health programs activities comply with donors’ legislation and professional and humanitarian standards.
• Provide guidance to health programs staff on all issues related to programs implementation.
• In coordination and collaboration with the MEAL Department, develop a programs evaluation system to assess the strengths of each program and to identify and implement action plans regarding areas for improvement.
• Follow up Monitoring and Evaluation reports, recommend and implement changes to enhance the programs, as appropriate.
• Prepare an annual employment plan to health programs department, and update quarterly according to grants.
• Develop an annual health program budget and operating plan to support the programs, coordination closely with all other key departments including finance, HR, and supply chain.
• In collaboration with Programs director and Finance Manager maintain of all programs financial activities and monitor the budget for each health program.
• Manage all health projects funds according to established accounting policies and procedures as per SEMA regulations and donor compliance.
• The ability and flexibility to represent SEMA, when assigned by senior management, at conferences, training, or donor meetings, when needed.
• Maintain effective communication and relations with donors and other stakeholders.
• Building capacity of health programs’ teams using: orienting, training, coaching, counselling, communicating job expectations, planning, and monitoring.
• Accomplish human resource objectives by developing job descriptions, selecting, assigning, scheduling, and appraising/disciplining employees, and reviewing job contributions, and reviewing compensation actions.
• Prepare a bi-weekly written report to the senior management on all aspects of the programs, activities and challenges, threats or risks.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SEMA’s quality of work.
• Promote and model a positive, professional and respectful office culture.
• Any other duties assigned by line manager when required.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies:

• A Bachelor degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology or any other medical fields.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in humanitarian assistance, including a minimum of 3 years in Health programs.
• Excellent knowledge of the humanitarian and development sectors, and experience with and knowledge of humanitarian standards and Syrian context.
• Excellent knowledge in programs life cycles.
• High skills in planning and delivering multiple activities, work plans and tasks under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.
• Ability to work with and lead a team and to work independently, with minimal supervision and well under pressure while taking and facilitating team and programmatic decisions.
• Proven skills in managing others, leading teams, reporting, analyzing and problem solving.
• Must be able to maintain highest level of confidentiality regarding work-related information and data.
• Ability to solve problems in the field with staff, local committees and beneficiaries.
• Ability to manager remote teams.
• Certified in PMD Pro1 & PMD Pro2
• PMP is a strong plus.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills and has a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with diverse people, communities, and cultures.
• People management skills that include diplomacy.
• Ability to take initiative and work without supervision.
• Unique LSRW skills of both English and Arabic.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely and quality technical advice and support
• Leadership skills
• Quality reports and other strategic documents drafted and submitted in a timely manner
• Timely and quality knowledge products
• Service and work Quality
• Strong relationships with various partners
• SEMA is well represented in important meetings on topics related to expertise.

Competencies

Core Values

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect
• Team Spirit
• Persistence
• Respect for Diversity

Core Competencies:

• Displays positive and professional attitude
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication; Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team
• Managing conflict
• Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others
• Leading by Example
• Client Orientation