District Delivery Manager

All sector Programme Managers, Coordinators, Programmes Director,  Country Director, Programme Development and Quality Team, and Systems, finance and HR staff

District Health Management Team, and other partner agencies

The project is operating across Sierra Leone and will support the National EPI directorate and DHMTs COVID-19 and child routine vaccinations rollout. The project will focus on people at greater risk of exclusion from vaccinations due to remote geographical location or belonging to a specific vulnerable group (e.g. people with disabilities, age, gender etc.). Mobile vaccination teams will be supported in all districts and will focus on reaching (hard to reach) 12-18 years old children. Support to CHC outreach will focus on the districts identified as having the highest number of zero-dose children in the country: Western Area Urban, Tonkolili, Bombali, Karene, Falaba, and Kambia. 

The DDM will play a key role in ensuring that the program is implemented to a high technical standard and is in full alignment with relevant national policies and protocols. S/he will be responsible for ensuring day-to-day oversite of project district budget, reporting and implementation of MEAL and procurement plans; and with their Line Manager ensure harmonisation of project activities and cross district learning.  S/he will coordination with Concern’s other projects in the District and represent the project in external meetings and related events at the District Level as well as build and maintain positive relationships with District Ministries, and other stakeholders.

The DDM will be responsible for coordinating all logistical support to the DHMTs including supporting accountability of the project through collection and submission of regular monitoring data including: Fuel log sheets; Vaccination registers; Readiness checklists; Field monitoring reports.

At least 50% of his/her time will be spent in the field carrying out supportive supervision visits

This position is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities:

 Programme Management 

• Support the District Medical Officer (DMOs) in planning, management and implementation of the vaccination program
• Provide ongoing technical advice and mentorship on implementation of the vaccination roll out at facility level 
• Ensure adherence to the district level monitoring plan and timeline 
• In the respective districts to monitor vaccination activities conduct regular field visits to:

• the targeted Community Health Centres (CHCs) and outreach sites 
• mobile teams sites

Budget Oversight

• Monitor the Concern Worldwide district operational support budget in the respective district under the supervision and guidance of the Project Coordinator.
• Provide support and oversight to the DMO on operational fund in the district under the supervision and guidance of the Project coordinator.
• Ensure that the district resources are used effectively and transparently on vaccination activities 
• Review Budget-vs-Actual, financial reports, and spending plans under the supervision and guidance of the Project coordinator.
• Promptly respond to all budget-related inquiries.

General Responsibilities: 

• Attend relevant district level meetings and other workshops, working groups, and coordination forums as required to ensure close coordination and collaboration
• Promote accountability and ensure compliance with Concern’s Code of Conduct and Associated Policies (Programme Participants Protection Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy, and Anti-trafficking Policy), Anti-Fraud Policy Security Management Plan (SMP and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), including the complaint and response mechanism (CRM), to ensure maximum protection of programme participants and the efficient and transparent use of Concern’s resources.
• Promote Equality, especially gender, and Concerns other cross cutting themes (Environment and climate adaption, Protection, DRR and Partnership), within the organisation and across programmes, in line with Concern’s Equality Policy and, and ensures targeting and project implementation is informed by How Concern Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP).
• Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, ensuring that the organisation’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are looked upon as a professional organisation 
• Ensure adherence to Concern policies and procedures
• Any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the Program Coordinator or National Health Coordinator.

To effectively deliver this engagement, the applicant should meet the following requirements; 

Education  

• CHOs/Midwives/SECHNs with public health experience/trainings

Experience Required:

• At least 7 years of relevant field experience; 3 years in an (I)NGO.
• Experience in planning and management of vaccination programmes in Sierra Leone.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems and District Sector offices especially DHMT
• Strong computer and writing skills (in English) (World, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to organise and plan effectively.
• Good budget and financial management skills.

Special Skills, Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

• Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors
• Excellent English and Krio speaking/writing skills required.
• Ability to provide technical support and feedback with a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Able to work independently, multi-task, and take initiative
• Able to ride a motorbike or willingness to learn

• Raising awareness and being updated on HIV & AIDS issues.
• Protecting him/herself and colleagues.

Sharing information with colleagues and avoiding stigma and discrimination.

Therefore, each staff member of Concern is expected to be sensitive to equality issues in their relationships with colleagues and in their work and to participate in implementation of gender mainstreaming plans, both at the workplace and in programmes.

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.