About IRC : The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.
IRC has operated in South Sudan for over 30 years now delivering humanitarian relief, post-conflict assistance, and development programs in refugees, internally displaced and host community settings. IRC operates in 9 field offices including in Juba with program portfolio covering health, nutrition, child protection, economic recovery and development (ERD)/livelihoods, women’s protection and empowerment and general protection. IRC continues to provide life-saving assistance and humanitarian aid to vulnerable South Sudanese, trying to rebuild their lives and restore peace. The IRC’s new strategy in South Sudan will prioritize improving the voice of people to lead their own recovery and development, health, safety, and economic well-being, targeting women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
Job Overview/Summary: The Health and Nutrition Manager will work directly with and provide technical oversight to the field-based health staff on Primary health care, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, emergency preparedness and response and capacity building of health staff in the project location. Externally it needs communication, coordination, and representation with the host government at health structures, and partners. Participate in cluster meetings and coordination at the field level. The Health and Nutrition Program Manager reports to the Field Coordinator.
The position is strictly for SOUTH SUDAN NATIONAL WITH REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit a CV with 3 references and a copy of their national ID to Human Resources Jamjang Office or Juba IRC Country Head Office-Located in APTECH Africa Office Building 3rd floor or you can e-mail applications to SS-HR@Rescue.org not later than Thursday 16th January 2025 before 5:00 pm local time**.**
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and attach photocopies only while original will be asked at the interview panel and all the photocopies will remain the property of IRC. Due to urgency to fill the position, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates assessed on rolling basis.
CLEARLY LABEL YOUR APPLICATION, HEALTH AND NUTRITION MANAGER.
“WOMEN, MINORTITIES AND PEOPLE LIVINING WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY .”
Health & Nutrition Manager - VA (Jan 25).pdf (2.3 MB)