International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
International Medical Corps is currently seeking a Primary Health Care Coordinator to join the program in Haiti.
Responsibilities
The Primary Health Care Coordinator will be responsible for setting up, managing and coordinating International Medical Corps’ mobile and static clinics in an emergency setting. The selected candidate will manage, train, and support local counterparts in the daily Primary Health Care activities. He/she will assume responsibility for report writing and preparation of project proposals. The selected candidate will develop and implement monitoring and evaluation tools and provide training to local staff. Under the guidance of the Medical Director, he/she will ensure and monitor proper utilization of drugs and other medical supplies.
Qualifications
The selected candidate will possess a medical degree or a Master’s degree in Public Health (MD, NP, RN, or MPH). The individual will possess strong leadership and communications skills, both written and oral. Experience in working in emergency disaster settings. He/she will have strong organizational skills, flexibility, leadership, and team spirit. Be culturally aware and diplomatic. Fluency in English is required, the ability to speak French a plus.
