International Medical Corps
JOB SUMMARY
The Mobile Health Team Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing a team of health workers who provide essential health services through a Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) in hard-to-reach areas and to crisis-affected populations. The postholder is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring mobile health activities, and ensuring the quality and safety of the health services. The person may also be expected to provide clinical services and support other team members in providing health care.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and supervise the medical mobile team, which may consist of doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, lab technicians, community health workers and other staff, and ensure their motivation, performance, and well-being.
If required provide and support mobile health team staff in the provision of primary health care services.
Plan and organize mobile health activities and ensure their alignment with the project objectives, indicators, and budget.
Implement and oversee the mobile health activities, and ensure the provision of quality and timely health services
Monitor and evaluate mobile health activities and collect and report the relevant data and information timely.
Manage and maintain the mobile health equipment, supplies, and drugs, and ensure their proper storage, usage, and disposal, and report any shortages or damages
Follow and ensure standard precautions of infection prevention and control and ensure waste management at the location of mobile medical services. fhyVSfB B2x1tl
Participate in the assessment and analysis of the health situation and the health needs of the target population and identify and prioritize the gaps and challenges.
Ensure health education services at the mobile health team locations.
Ensure crowd control and organization at the mobile health team locations.
Ensure coordination of mobile health team services with the community, local elders and other stakeholders.
Ensure referral of the patients needing higher level care based on available country protocols and coordinate with the referral facility.
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Typical bachelor’s degree or equivalent in medicine, nursing, public health, or related field from a recognized institution.
Valid license or registration to practice as a health professional in the country of origin or residence.
At least five years of relevant experience as a health professional in a health facility or a mobile health team, preferably in a low-resource or humanitarian context.
Proficient in the use of mobile health equipment, supplies, and drugs, and familiar with the essential health services and protocols.
Able to plan, implement, and monitor mobile health activities independently and effectively.
Able to lead and manage a diverse and multidisciplinary team of health workers, and to motivate, support, and mentor them.
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