15-239 Field Assessment Consultant
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
PROGRAM BACKGROUND:
International Medical Corps has been in Libya since February 2011, arriving 11 days after the start of the revolution. Initial work included emergency medical surgical teams, distribution of non-food items, mental health and psychosocial programming and support to physical rehabilitation services. In the years since the revolution, International Medical Corps concentrated on health programming and medical capacity building, in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Social Affairs.
Since the start of the recent conflict, International Medical Corps has continued its work with persons of concern, both in the community and in the detention centers located throughout the country. The Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) estimates that over 331,000 people are at risk and in need of humanitarian assistance, which includes over 287,000 internally displaced within and around Tripoli and Benghazi. In addition, at least 100,000 people are known to have crossed the borders into neighboring countries.
International Medical Corps has offices in Tripoli (main office), Misrata and Gharyan (Nafusa Mountain region), as well as a team working out of their homes in Benghazi and in Sabha. International Medical Corps is one of the very few INGO's fully registered with the Government of Libya, and is fully recognized by the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Social Affairs. Currently International Medical Corps is only one of a handful of NGO's working in Libya, and is the only INGO that has worked continuously inside Libya since the start of the recent fighting.
With support from donors, International Medical Corps is currently implementing short-term emergency programs focusing on meeting the basic health care needs of internally displaced persons and persons of concern (undocumented migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees) working through partners and with local staff. All International Medical Corps expatriate staff were evacuated in July 2014 and are currently residing in Tunisia.
****Purpose of visit****
To determine how International Medical Corps’ expanded efforts and initiatives will contribute toward and enhance the strategic priorities of the MOH and strengthen the Libyan Health System.
****Specific objectives****
To conduct detailed assessments in the following locations: Eastern part of Libya (to include Tobruk, Al Bayda, and Benghazi); Front lines (to include Ras Lanuf, Bin Jzwad, and Ajadibiya); Zintan and Western Mountains; Western part of Libya (to include Tripoli, Sobrata, Surman, Zawya, and Ajilat-Jemil); Misrata
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
****The assessments will include:****
To assess the primary, secondary, and tertiary health care needs
To assess the capacities of the MOH to support hospitals and clinics throughout Libya
To assess the availability of pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and medical supplies
To meet and discuss strategic priorities with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Civil Society, and other relevant local and international organizations and stakeholders
To assess funding mechanisms in conjunction with the Central Bank of Libya
To assess the security situation and environmental factors affecting humanitarian access and program implementation
To provide recommendations on the feasibility of expatriate staff working in the country
To review and develop a strategy for International Medical Corps’ expanded program implementation in partnership with the MOH
****Planned activities****
Review existing portfolio of International Medical Corps’ activities in Libya
Visit main sites and health facilities supported by International Medical Corps and/or the Ministry of Health in the eastern and western parts of Libya, front lines, Zintan and Western Mountains, and Misrata
Review plans for joint projects with the MOH, civil society, and international NGOs as appropriate
Other Relevant Information (if applicable):
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.”
HOW TO APPLY:
How to apply:
To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career pagehttp://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.
