Senior Emergency Health Response Officer/Jigjiga – International Medical Corps (IMC)
Health Care, Community Service
International Medical Corps (IMC)
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A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.
International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.
Senior Emergency Health Response Officer is supporting the senior Field Health Manager in facilitating and implementing overall health and Cholera response intervention of planned project activities in the filed site. Provides routine technical support for EHR officers on the day-to-day implementation of prevention and control services. Support field Health Manager in a day-to-day program intervention and Prepare and submit reports regularly to immediate supervisor. S/he will also closely work with field finance, logistics and other program people for the successful implementation of Cholera Response programs.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 all inclusive.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.
- Ability to effectively work with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.
- Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English. Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email and other computer applications
- Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues in course of work.
- Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in responding any disease outbreaks.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required)
- MPH with health background and have 2 years of related experience in NGOs
- Bachelor degree in Public health/Nursing or related field of study with 4 years of experience in field.
- Experience on emergency Cholera response program and emergency health response through MHNT, BCC and interventions like major epidemic diseases surveillance and epidemic/outbreak investigation and response
- Experience of facilitation of training review meetings and workshops
- Experience on budget and manpower management
- Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft applications
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
- Ability to develop good team spirit and support field staff
Knowledge of the respective site language
CODE OF CONDUCT
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME
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