Vacancy Announcement  Internal/External

 Job Title: Senior Emergency Health Response Officer  

Reference number: Vac/058/22

Vacancy posting date: March 10, 2022

Closing Date: March 20, 2022

Duty Station: Debrebrhan

Duration of Employment Eight Month

Employment Type: Fixed term

Salary: As per the organization scale 

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document.  

About International Medical Corps

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’.

Job Summary:

The Senior Emergency Health Response Officer based in Debrebirhan will be engaged in facilitating and implementing the overall health and MHNT intervention of planned project activities in the field site. He/She will also provide routine technical support for MHNT on day to day implementation of life saving PHC services, prepares and submits reports regularly and also support EHR specialist at the country office with regards to the implementation of the project. S/he will also closely work with filed finance, logistic and other program peoples for successful implementation of health and nutrition programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure that the planned activities are implemented according to the work plan within the planned budget with good quality as per the national and IMC standards
• Facilitate trainings, workshops and other meetings.
• Serve as emergency health resource person at the field site
• Consult and work with the EHR specialist at the country office, local government health workers and field staff in the treatment of health emergency cases and malnourished children.
• Ensure strong linkage of health components with other components of the project such as livelihood, nutrition, WASH and disaster prevention and preparedness.
• Responsible for the health especially the PHEM intervention at the project sites under his/her supervision.
• Create smooth relation and collaboration with Government stakeholder.
• Prepare detailed implementation plan and share with all woreda base staffs
• Ensure implementation of all health planned activities upon expected quality and schedule at all levels.
• Support facilitation of review meeting to identify project gaps and successes.
• Undertake assessment to identify gap and status of PHEM and surveillance at each woredas by engagement of Health and nutrition supervisors.
• Provide technical support for IMC MHNT staffs and government health workers on proper implementation of the service.
• Participate on joint supportive supervision by involving the key health partners at zonal and woreda level.
• Represent IMC in any PHEM meeting organized at project site as per the need.
• Prepare and provide regular Bi-weekly and monthly progress report with approval of the EHR Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

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.
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret data and familiarity with nutrition surveys (Coverage, standard and KAP surveys).
• 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. 

Job Requirements

 Education:

• MPH with health background and have 2 years of related experience in NGOs
• Bachelor’s degree in public health/Nursing or related field of study with 4 years of experience in field.

Experience:

• MPH with health background and have 2 years of related experience in NGOs
• Bachelor’s degree in public health/Nursing or related field of study with 4 years of experience in field.
• Experience on emergency PHEM and emergency health response through MHNT, BCC and intervention like major epidemic diseases surveillance and epidemic/outbreak investigation and response
• Training on PHEM
• 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

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter by clearly stating the position that you are applying for and CV CLICK HERE before March 20, 2022.

Note: Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.