Health and Special Needs Fund Officer

Yeryüzü Doktorları Doctors Worldwide Türkiye

Job Title:	Health and Special Needs Fund Officer
Organızation:	Yeryuzu Doktorları
Contract Duration:	10 months
Open Positions	2
Location of Position:	Hatay
Position Reports to:	Community Center Manager
Desired Start Date:	AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

 

 

MAIN OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

·         The Health Special Needs Fund Officer is responsible for the overall implementation of Health SNF programme including ensuring the timely and efficient implementation of the program.

 

FUNCTIONAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINES

·         Reports hierarchically and functionally to the Community Center Manager.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

 

1.    Program Management

·         Overall management of the cases referred to SNF.

·         Evaluate health special needs cases and determine tailored  intervention

·         Ensure the quality implementation of the SNF, including liaising with various Turkish Health Service providers to facilitate access for beneficiaries.

·         Track the referrals to SNF and record of all the cases up to closing cases.

·         Prepare procurement plans for SNF based on the cases.

·         Manage outputs and maintain oversight of SNF budget lines.

·         Contribute to regular reporting on achievements and challenges related to the SNF component of various projects.

·         Participate in facilitating and coordinating activities within the team and with other YYD’s departments

 

2.    Training and building capacity

·         Provide capacity building to service providers that serve as an entry point for SNF

·         Coaching and mentoring of service providers for SNF support

 

3.    Referrals and Mainstreaming

·         Facilitate the qualitative and quantitative monitoring of the project through team meetings, post-assistance visits, regular reporting and any other monitoring tools.

·         Participate in the internal evaluation of the programme

·         Ensure follow up on referral cases and keep record on outcomes

 

4.    Assessments and Reporting

·         Coordinate with health team to plan and conduct necessary assessments to identify new areas of expansion for the Health Special Needs Fund programme

·         Lead the production of Health Special Needs Fund reports and ensure the timeliness and accuracy of information provided, as well ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information.

 

5.    Documentation

·         Make sure that filling system for medical documents is in place; assist internal and external audits during auditing visits; follow up on their recommendations

 

6.    Working Relationships

·         Maintain frequent communication with Community Center Manager to ensure program activities and objectives are communicated

·         Ensure regular and effective communication with Logistics, Finance and all other team members, and associated health facility leadership

Requirements and Experience

·         Bachelor degree, health-related field; Masters preferred

·         In possession of Turkish working permit; has a Turkish ID or residence permit and valid passport (or similar recognized ID)

·         Professional proficiency of English and Turkish; knowledge of Arabic is a plus

·         At least 2 years of relevant work experience desired.

·         At least 1 year of experience at other NGOs

·         Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel and Internet)

 

·         Organisational and planning skills

·         Ability to work in an international context and collaborate with international and national experts;

·         Familiar with multicultural environment;

·         Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situation