Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 14 Jul 2018
In the context of our 2016 – 2020 strategic plan, we are looking for our Headquarter in Lausanne for a
Health Advisor
Context:
Terre des hommes (Tdh) focuses on developing and strengthening health activities to improve the conditions of the most vulnerable children around the world and to make a sustainable systemic change.
Main responsibilities:
The objective of this post is to support the Health Programme to reinforce Tdh’s position as a renowned international actor in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH). Under the supervision of the Global Health Coordinator, the Health Advisor will contribute with the development and implementation of the programme monitoring and evaluation framework, will support the definition and execution of health activities according to Tdh’s strategy and country needs, and will provide technical guidance in the areas of MNCH, nutrition, WASH and community participation work.
Fonction details: Project management:
Support regional and country delegations on the development of project proposals.
Provide sound, relevant, and up-to-dated guidance on MNCH, nutrition, WASH and community participation topics contributing to the development of specific topic strategies.
Follow up predefined work plans and budgets of assigned delegations/projects.
Early identify difficulties and find solutions to keep projects on track.
Explore potential donors and partners contributing to the programme networking.
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting:
Develop and implement the monitoring and evaluation framework of the health programme.
Assist delegations on the development of detailed logical frameworks, work plans, and monitoring tools.
Collect, synthesise and documents results and lessons learnt for reporting purposes.
Other responsibilities:
Coordinate and lead assigned projects
Contribute to the definition and implementation of operational research activities.
Participate in team meetings and external meetings of assigned networks and consortia.
Contribute to the periodical revision of the web site providing updated information.
Develop quality relationships with colleagues at headquarters and delegations as well as with partners and donors.
Under her/his perimeter of responsibility, represent the health programme within Tdh, and Tdh when in contact with external actors.
Profile:
Experience and professional skills:
Professional degree in nursing, medicine or related health field. A post-graduate degree in public health or health administration would be an asset.
Experience of at least 2 years on implementation of MNCH projects, preferably in low income countries.
Experience on the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools as well as report writing.
Sound knowledge on nutrition, WASH and community participation. Working experience in these fields would be desirable.
Excellent oral and written skills in French and English.
Soft skills:
Problem solving and strategic thinking.
Organized, independent, and pro-active.
Good communication skills.
Team worker able to work in a matrix structure in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
Collaborative attitude inside and outside the health programme.
Interpersonal skills, including integrity, good judgment, and diplomacy.
Swiss Nationality or valid work permit
Position Start Date: August 1st, 2018
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Activity rate: 80% - 100%
Location: Lausanne (Switzerland)
Travel rate: 20% - 30% with global field missions
Terre des hommes does not set closing dates for this position; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled
Child Safeguarding Policy:
Raising awareness within the Foundation on violence against children
Providing guidance to employees and others and defining expectations when it comes to preventing, raising, denouncing and responding to issues of child abuse
Reducing the risk of child abuse by selectively recruiting employees and others
Reducing the risk of child abuse by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children
Procedure:
Please postulate on our website:
https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1133&idpartenaire=20007
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.
Your application must include a complete CV and a covering letter. Additional documents such as diplomas and work certificates will only be required in case of an interview.
If you are not shortlisted, your file will be destroyed by us, according to the rules on data protection.
If you face difficulties in applying online, please contact our HR department: rh@tdh.ch
Terre des hommes provides equal working conditions for men and women. Furthermore, for candidates with equivalent qualifications and for positions with responsibilities, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.
What is Terre des hommes: https://vimeo.com/253387235
How to apply:
https://tdh.luceosolutions.com/recrute/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=1133&idpartenaire=20007
We will only consider complete online applications corresponding to the required profile.