EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HEALTH FIELD OFFICER

BELETWEYNE

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About the Job

The Public Health Care (PHC) – Health Field Officer is the focal point for all matters related to the ICRC supported SRCS primary health care program in his/her area of responsibility ((Hiran and Bakool regions) and contributes to implementing, running and monitoring the PHC programme in cooperation with the project team, according to the objectives set out in the annual planning.

This is a resident/National position based in Beletweyne.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In liaison with the Health Delegate, oversees programs, participates actively in the health assessments, plans and coordinates health activities at field level
• Ensures that the health staff at Somalia Red Crescent Society (SRCS) clinics, under the support of ICRC in Somalia, are providing quality primary health care
• Identifies the health needs of a given population, considering vulnerable groups and community coping mechanisms
• Makes regular field visits to assess, monitor and support the Branch Health Officer (BHO) on PHC/nutrition program implementation and evaluates the program impact and makes recommendations
• Supports in maintaining and developing the relationship with SRCS as our main implementing partner in the field
• Participates in regular meetings between SRCS and ICRC teams for elaborate interactions focusing on streamlining activities
• Coaches and supports PHC/Nutrition SRCS Branch Health Officer in implementation of the PHC program
• Works in accordance with evidence-based health strategies in line with international standards, institutional guidelines, Somalia National Treatment guidelines and delegation priorities
• Ensures that updated guidelines are implemented and adhered to in ICRC supported health programs
• Communicates and reports both internally and externally on the health context and population needs as well as on relevant local security and policy matters
• Contributes to revisions of health and nutrition databases and guidelines when the need arises
• Develops and ensure the compilation of Health Care in Danger incidents from the PHC program
• Updates Line Manager on the progress of the programme and submits regular activity reports
• Contributes to the quarterly health report as well to the annual planning exercise of the department

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• University Degree in Medicine or Bachelor of Nursing qualification with sound knowledge on curative and preventive care, reproductive health and Nutrition
• 5 years’ work experience in a similar field of activity
• Significant knowledge of hospital management methodologies, including design, implementation, analysis and reporting
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali
• Team leadership and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good knowledge of the Political, Social and Cultural affairs of the assigned environment
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

We Offer

• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organisation
• Training and development opportunities
• A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework