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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 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 training, workshops, and other meetings.
Serve as an emergency health resource person at field sites next to Field Health Manager
Consult and work with EHR coordinator, government health workers and field staff in the treatment of Cholera cases, support and provide technical support at health facility and Cholera Treatment Centre (CTC).
Establish and maintain a cholera case reporting and tracking system providing weekly updates on new cases in IMC program areas. Ensure IMC has a mapping across project areas of locations with high/medium/low risk of cholera and target prioritize cholera prevention activities accordingly.
Ensure that the cholera response team respond rapidly to new cases of cholera by applying the established cholera reduction activities. Analyse and improve the response activities as necessary and in collaboration with supervisor.
Ensure that field staff are fully engaged in all aspects of the cholera response and provide refresher training as necessary to ensure that the program is able to rapidly adapt to new locations and approaches as necessary – particular emphasis on hygiene promotion communication and on technical requirements for chlorination are clear and respected.
Ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all project partners as a means to effectively achieve program objectives.
Coordinate development of donor reports, M&E plan and work plans.
Help plan and coordinate quarter and final project evaluation with the project team and partners.
Support facilitation of review meeting to identify project gaps and successes.
Create smooth relation and collaboration with Government stakeholder.
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 detailed implementation plan and share with all woreda base staffs
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
Overview
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 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 training, workshops, and other meetings.
Serve as an emergency health resource person at field sites next to Field Health Manager
Consult and work with EHR coordinator, government health workers and field staff in the treatment of Cholera cases, support and provide technical support at health facility and Cholera Treatment Centre (CTC).
Establish and maintain a cholera case reporting and tracking system providing weekly updates on new cases in IMC program areas. Ensure IMC has a mapping across project areas of locations with high/medium/low risk of cholera and target prioritize cholera prevention activities accordingly.
Ensure that the cholera response team respond rapidly to new cases of cholera by applying the established cholera reduction activities. Analyse and improve the response activities as necessary and in collaboration with supervisor.
Ensure that field staff are fully engaged in all aspects of the cholera response and provide refresher training as necessary to ensure that the program is able to rapidly adapt to new locations and approaches as necessary – particular emphasis on hygiene promotion communication and on technical requirements for chlorination are clear and respected.
Ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all project partners as a means to effectively achieve program objectives.
Coordinate development of donor reports, M&E plan and work plans.
Help plan and coordinate quarter and final project evaluation with the project team and partners.
Support facilitation of review meeting to identify project gaps and successes.
Create smooth relation and collaboration with Government stakeholder.
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 detailed implementation plan and share with all woreda base staffs
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.
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
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
· Code of ConductAs applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns. SafeguardingIt is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or; and any form of trafficking in persons. Equal Opportunities International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veter
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 through this LINK
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: 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.
National Candidates : We strongly encourage national candidates to apply for this position. IMC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.
