Save Youth Future Society

Job Vacancy

Lead Assistant

Position Title: Type 2 Lead Assistant

Reports To: Type 2 Lead (technical), Medical Coordinator (operational)

Location: T2 Hospital

Main Purpose

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist T2 Lead with planning and implementation of hospital activities to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of healthcare services
• Adopt a quality and compliance lens in order to maintain continuity in the standard of care in the Type 2.  
• Coordinate and supervise the implementation of protocols, procedures, and standards, based on hospital objectives, and provide technical support when needed.
• Support and participate in the planning and supervising of training, evaluation, development, and communication with the hospital medical staff in order to improve staff capabilities.
• Oversee Paediatrics, Laboratory, and Radiology Departments.
• Support the Type 2 Lead, in coordinating the day-to-day hospital activities, attending ward rounds, ensuring areas are prepared for partner organisations e.g. MoH Clinics and the Blood Drive, monitoring staffing levels and supplies.
• In close coordination with the Laboratory Supervisor, supervise laboratory outputs to ensure samples and collected correctly and results are provided on time.
• Implement impartial conflict resolution skills during patient, staff conflicts.
• In absence of Type 2 Lead, or as delegated by Type 2 lead, represent in clinical and supervisory meetings, during visits from partner organisations, and key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health (MoH), PMU, INGOs, and local NGOs.
• Assist the Type 2 Lead in the completion of the bi-weekly submission of the Sit Rep.
• Assist in the continued development and updating of SOP’s, emergency preparedness and contingency planning with maintaining standard and regulations  and potentially participate in surveys or inspections
• Flag protection cases to T2 Lead/ MEDCO after provision of medical management and PFA if available, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality.
• In the absence of the Type 2 Lead, assume responsibility for all related tasks and duties, with support of the Deputy Medical Coordinator, and the Medical Coordinator.
• This is a new role, and responsibilities may evolve as the mission grows and develops. We appreciate flexibility as we refine the scope of this position to best support our objectives

• Medical or Nursing Degree
• Proficient in English Language
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.

• Previous experience working in a leadership/ Managerial Role.
• Commitment to humanitarian work.
• Flexibility in adapting to different situations.
• Ability to work effectively in an international team environment.

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Communication
• Organizational

Desirable:

• Experience working in UKMED or other NGOs
• Strong results orientation.