Recrutement  ETHIOPIA - Somali Region (Kebri Dehar) - Logistician

ETHIOPIA – Somali Region (Kebri Dehar)

Logistician

Référence MDM-ETH-LOG

MDM is present in Ethiopia since 1988 and has implemented different programmes (long term and emergency) in different regions. Cuurently, two programmes are in progress in the northern part of the country (Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and training in emergency obstetrics and surgery).

The site coordinator will work on the programme: “Support to Kebri Dehar Hospital and Primary Health Care in Korahe Zone – Somali Regional State – Ethiopia.”

The general objective of this programme is to improve the health status of Korahe Zone population. Assessment has shown a very poor health services’ offer, and the region is regularly affected by draughts. The first 6 months phase will aim at strengthening Primary Health Care in 6 Health Posts of Kebri Dehar District, strengthening the activities of Kebri Dehar referral hospital with a special focus on obstetrical activities, and implementing an Early Warning System concerning epidemics and malnutrition (in partnership with Action Contre la Faim) in the zone.

At both Health Posts and Kebri Dehar Hospitals levels, the activities of the programme are to:

§ assess infrastructure needs

§ rehabilitate accordingly and equip according to standard list

§ assess needs for trainings and carry out trainings

§ revise/update protocols and ensure their implementation

§ support drug supply

§ implement vaccination outreach programmes, to monitor obstetrical activities

§ monitor under-5 nutritional status

§ monitor and improve the epidemiological surveillance

§ sensitise communities

§ carry out health and nutrition assessments

Nevertheless, the context has led to important delays in the implementation, and will modify part of the activities towards more clinical activities, especially in Shilabo area, at least for several months.

The logistician will carry on activities started since March 2007 in Korahe zone. He will be mainly based in Kebri Dehar and he will ensure the logistic back-up for a new base in Shilabo.

The logistician will be responsible for:

- the stewardship

- the technical assistance on working and living structures

- the maintenance and management of cars, computers and communication materiel

- the rehabilitation of health facilities

- the supply management of stocks

- the training of the national staff in his/her field of activity

Departure : 15/05/2008

Duration : 6 months

Status : volunteer

Monthly Allowance : 800 Euros + Daily subsistence

Profile :

• Training and/or significant experience in management of vehicles, computers, communication material, supplies, stocks and rehabilitation
• Experience in an international NGO in the field of finance, logistic, administration and security management
• Strong communication skills, with strong sense of diplomacy and patience...
• Drafting and reporting skills, ability to write concise and well presented reports in a timely manner
• Ability and flexibility to understand the cultural and political environment and work with the communities and local authorities
• Ability to live and work under pressure in a harsh and isolated environment
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team of expatriate and national staff
• Computer skills - Microsoft Office, internet and data management
• Problem solving ability with equipment such as computers, vehicles, satellite phones and radio
• As the local technical skills are extremely weak, he must be a real handyman (electricity AC/DC, plumbery, masonry...)
• English, very well spoken and written