Country: Haiti
Closing date: 06 Apr 2017
POSITION: Hospital Facilities Management Trainer, Haiti
DURATION: Temporary, Full Time (9 months)
DEPARTMENT: IO – Global Programs
LOCATION: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
CLASSIFICATION: CDI4
Do you want to make a difference? Join the world’s largest humanitarian network. The Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), a not for profit, humanitarian organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in Canada and throughout the world, is currently seeking a Hospital Facilities Management Trainer, Haiti.
Reporting to the CRC Health Project Manager, the Hospital Facility Management Trainer is responsible for building capacity in hospital facility management for the Hôpital Saint Michel de Jacmel (HSM) through effective development, implementation and monitoring of training programs.
The Hospital Facility Management Trainer will support the CRC programs efficiently and effectively framed by International Operations (IO) Strategy 2020 (S2020) to deliver in the Last Mile.
The Hospital Facility Management Trainer contributes towards the mandate of the Global Programs: Oversee the delivery of programs and services to people and communities within the context of CRC S2020. The Hospital Facility Management Trainer will contribute to the success of the matrix model, agility of the organization, delivering against the One Red Cross vision and interoperability, implement innovations/learning within programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CRC Representation and Coordination
Support the Country Representative and Health Project Manager in representing CRC and maintains strong relationships with the Hospital Management staff and CRC partners operating at the HSM.
Provide representation and advances the strategic interests of CRC programs.
Liaise with the Health Project Manager in Jacmel who will advise the Haitian Red Cross on its project activities.
Relationship Management
Build collaborative and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Liaise with the Health Project Manager in Jacmel, the Project Manager at CRC National Office, Country Representative and other representatives at the Jacmel CRC office.
Program Management
Assess training needs by consulting with various stakeholders including the Hospital Executive Director, the Director of Administrative and Finance Services, General Services Coordinator, and other staff.
Observe behaviors and patterns to determine gaps and training needs.
Determine guiding principles for skills transfer in agreement with HSM management.
Establish a basic training plan to suit project timelines, specific hospital work area needs, and to minimize work-place disruption.
Provide training in a number of facility management areas such as : Water and Sanitation, Medical Gas , Energy, Bio-Medical Equipment, Waste Management , Quality Air Systems and fire protection (hazard management).
Tailor training to Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population (MSPP) guidelines and regulations.
Implement hospital best practices into training and knowledge transfer protocols.
Transfer knowledge in a structured controlled environment, provides hands-on, on-site training and knowledge development.
Develop training materials.
Provide written reports as required for the Project.
Security and Risk Management
Support the Country Representative in ensuring Risk and Security management including continuous assessment, analysis, contingency planning, as to safety, well-being, risk of corruption, reputation, and unwarranted delays.
Support the Country Representative to ensure effective security management and security protocols including, but not limited to, the development and maintenance of business continuity and evacuation plans.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in hospital facilities management or similar role.
- Relevant University degree, with preference of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management or equivalent.
- Strong people management experience, including the demonstrated ability to work respectfully, productively, and with humility across cultures.
- Experience living and working in resource-limited environments is strongly preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with professional, technical, management and clerical staff; ability to prepare reports and evaluation reports.
- Aptitude for teaching and training, both through on-the-job mentorship opportunities and through structured training programs.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently deal with multiple projects, conflicting timelines and changing priorities.
- Ability to fluently read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in French and some English. Creole is a plus.
- Personal and professional commitment to the mission, mandate and goals of the CRC and support of the long-term development of Haiti.
- Ability to be flexible and effective in the face of unexpected challenges, materials shortages, policy changes and other sudden changes; as well as the willingness to accept a standard of living that is clean and comfortable but very simple.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position will be based approximately 90% of the time in Jacmel with field travel. The delegate will be bound to the CRC code of conduct and security guidelines. The ability to work in a risk, fluid and evolving situation is required, as the ability to work in stressful and often ambiguous conditions.
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY
Interested parties may submit their application by applying on the Canadian Red Cross Online Career Website by midnight EST on April 6, 2017.
This position requires a successful Canadian criminal record, reference check, valid provincial driver’s license, valid passport and First Aid certification. The Canadian Red Cross Society is an equal opportunity employer.