Responsibilities The MEAL Manager will:

• Facilitate reflection meetings as part of the IRC's Project Cycle Meetings approach and share actionable notes with relevant staff members
• Collaborate with MEAL officers and programme colleagues to establish project databases or tracking sheets and ensure regular data collection and entry
• Ensure integration of gender, protection, and accountability across all activities
• Respect IRC's security policies and standards
• Perform other tasks as requested by their supervisor

Requirements

• University degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in managing integrated health-nutrition projects, sexual and reproductive health, protection, economic well-being, education, or a related sector with international NGOs or humanitarian organisations
• Experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative studies and surveys
• Strong skills in project management, monitoring, and evaluation, as well as budget preparation and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software such as Epi Info and SPSS
• Knowledge of Commcare, IRHIS, and KoboCollect platforms is an asset
• French language proficiency is required, with Arabic and/or English being desirable

Work Environment and Conditions The MEAL Manager will be based in Hadjer Hadid with frequent travel to different departments in the Sila and Wadi Fira provinces, as well as to the Farchana health district.

Benefits IRC offers a range of benefits, including parental leave, safety protocols, and support for women to participate in the workforce.

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The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist based in Hadjer Hadid will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of a high-quality mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) program in all of IRC's areas of operation, and more specifically in refugee camps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate mental health needs assessments;
• Organize regular meetings on mental health with health program managers and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team, in collaboration with other technical coordinators;
• Ensure that mental health and psychosocial support are fully integrated into the various sectors of the health program (primary health care, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, environmental health) and other IRC programs (WPE and ERD);
• Coordinate the implementation of all interventions in the field of mental health and psychosocial support;
• Contribute to capacity building for the MHPSS team to enable them to effectively carry out their duties and ensure a smooth transition;
• Participate in capacity building for local partners (Ministry of Public Health, NGOs, United Nations agencies, etc.) in the field of mental health and psychosocial support;
• Contribute to the development of new funding proposals for mental health and psychosocial support;

Evaluation and Monitoring of the Quality of Clinical and Community Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services

• Conduct a situational analysis to identify and assess mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) needs in IRC's areas of operation in Chad;
• Provide formative supervision and/or refresher training for healthcare providers and community health workers;
• Provide specialized mental health consultations and psychosocial support to people with specific needs, including survivors of gender-based violence;
• Support the organization of community-based services to improve care, follow-up, and referrals between the community and health facilities;

Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Reporting

• In collaboration with the MEAL Coordinator, conduct a monthly analysis of mental health and psychosocial support data and share the database and report with the Senior Health Coordinator;
• Contribute to improving the quality of periodic health program reports and donor reports;
• Support the monitoring and evaluation framework for the mental health program through regular data analysis and supervision of program activities in the field;

Partnership, Coordination, and Representation

• Represent IRC at meetings with partners from the Ministry of Public Health, NGOs, and United Nations agencies working in the mental health and psychosocial support sector;
• Participate in the development of the mental health working group's roadmap;
• Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Public Health in the development and review of national policies, guidelines, standards, protocols, and programs/modules.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing technical supervision and daily coordination of project activities, ensuring compliance with national protocols and IRC quality standards
• Supervising and mentoring reproductive health supervisors, midwives, nurses, and community health workers involved in family planning and postpartum haemorrhage prevention and management
• Organising and supervising training and coaching for community health workers, midwives, and providers on community-based distribution of contraception and misoprostol, as well as E-MOTIVE protocol for postpartum haemorrhage management
• Ensuring the continuous availability of family planning and postpartum haemorrhage prevention inputs (misoprostol, E-MOTIVE kits, contraceptives)
• Conducting regular formative supervisions and providing technical support to providers
• Organising community dialogue sessions and strengthening community structures for family planning counselling
• Managing the administrative and HR aspects of the health team under their supervision
• Contributing to the development of narrative reports and donor reports on technical health aspects
• Ensuring respect for protection, gender, and accountability principles in health activities
• Collaborating with the MEAL Manager to track key program indicators and using data for continuous program improvement
• Participating in evaluations and contributing to the development of clinical protocols and training tools

The ideal candidate will have:

• A university degree in medicine, public health, nursing, midwifery, or a related health field
• At least five years of professional experience in health program management, with significant experience in sexual and reproductive health
• Solid clinical and technical knowledge of family planning and postpartum haemorrhage prevention and management approaches
• Experience in supervising and capacity-building for health personnel
• Skills in supply chain management for reproductive health inputs
• Ability to work collaboratively with MEAL teams and use data for programmatic decision-making
• Knowledge of the Chadian health system and Ministry of Public Health and Prevention procedures
• French language proficiency (written and spoken)
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and respecting deadlines

The Health Manager will be based in Hadjer Hadid, Ouaddaï province, with frequent travel to refugee camps supported by IRC.

IRC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including parental leave, security protocols, and other support allowances.

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