Advertisement-Project  Manager-HSTP - Juba, South Sudan  

Are you an experienced and qualified Project Manager-HSTP? Tearfund South Sudan has an exciting opportunity for a professional and qualified Project Manager-HSTP .

The Project Manager-HSTP  will primarily contribute to the successful implementation of the Health sector transformation project (HSTP) - in Bor South, Duk and Twic East Counties, Lot 9 funded by MDTF/World Bank through UNICEF and led by the National Ministry of Health (MoH), Republic of South Sudan.

The PM-HSTP will, at all times, carry out their responsibilities with the utmost respect for the protection of children in accordance with Tearfund's Child Protection Policy.

The post-holder will be required to actively participate in the spiritual life of Tearfund in the following ways: 

The PM will model Godly leadership in all aspects of character and conduct.

To lead or contribute in Christian worship, prayer, teaching and biblical reflections during collective staff prayer times and encourage staff to attend as is appropriate.

To be committed to and share in the outworking of Tearfund's Mission, Purpose, Values and Beliefs statement.

To actively work and live in accordance with Tearfund's Statement of Faith and Tearfund's Christian ethos.

To pursue and maintain a Christian faith through ongoing personal spiritual development and a relationship with God.

The post-holder will be expected to behave in accordance with Tearfund's ‘Code of Conduct' as referred to in the Personal Conduct Policy.

Ensuring staff familiarity with Tearfund's mandate, values, Quality Standards, policies and programme objectives and their individual responsibilities in upholding these standards and policies.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Degree in BSc.in Public Health
• Knowledgeable on Health systems strengthening - all WHO pillars in county health department capacity development support.
• Proven technical Experience working in South Sudan for a minimum of two years implementing health related projects.
• Experience working with NGOs.
• Experience in programme management  
• Experience working in humanitarian response

Skills/Abilities required:

• Good oral and written reporting skills in English.
• Excellent communication, report writing skills and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage staff in a consultative and supportive manner
• Knowledge in Ms-word and Excel
• Ability to take command of a situation and make decisions.
• Ability to speak Arabic,
• Able to drive a vehicle (with driving/riding permit)

Personal qualities required

• Be trustworthy and responsible
• Willing to work under minimum supervision
• Committed Christian
• A committed and flexible team player.
• Cross cultural understanding / sensitivity.
• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and ability to be flexible in demanding situations
• Willingness to travel and operate in basic conditions pressure
• Willingness to travel and live in basic conditions
• Patient & tolerant
• People person – can present the ‘caring face' of the programme

If the above describes you then please have a look at the attached and do apply!

Note:

Tearfund is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring the protection of all individuals, particularly the most vulnerable. We actively encourage applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities, and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to contribute. 

The position is based in Bor South County, South Sudan with frequent travel to our various field bases in South Sudan- Duk and Twic East Counties. 

This role is for south Sudanese national only.

Candidates must possess the existing legal right to live and work in one of these countries.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter terror-terror measure.