The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an
impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively
humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and
internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
Health Field Officer (PHC/Nutrition) (Based in Somalia)
The ICRC Somalia Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above mentioned position.
This position is a full time position starting immediately.
Job Profile:
The Health Field Officer (PHC/Nutrition) forms part of the team working under the supervision of both the PHC and Nutrition delegates.
The incumbent will be responsible to provide advice, as well as to support the Delegation’s strategies on diverse issues related to the implementation and monitoring of PHC and nutrition projects in Somalia.
These duties require an in-depth knowledge of the implementation
of community based nutrition and health programs as well as the social,
political and economic context of Somalia.
Responsibilities:
- He
/ she will be based in Somalia and work within the frame of the health and
economic security departments’ approaches and of the wider delegation
strategy for Somalia; he / she will do regular reporting visit to the
Delegation in Nairobi;
- He
/ she will work in close collaboration with the general ICRC Field
Officers based in the different regions of Somalia as well as with the
staff of the Somali Red Crescent;
- He
/ she will contribute to the collection and analysis of data gathered in
the field;
- He
/ she will assist the nutrition and PHC delegates and will report upon the
issues assigned by the
- Departments;
- He
/ she will contribute to the assessments, design, implementation and
monitoring of the nutrition / healthprograms;
- He
/ she will contribute to the Delegation internal reporting.
Minimum requirements:
- Full
nurse or MD qualification with a sound knowledge of CMAM and
maternal/child health care programs;
- At
least 2 years of work experience in a similar field or in nutrition/health
related programs implemented in Somalia, former experience with
humanitarian organizations required;
- Relevant
professional experience in designing, implementing and monitoring CMAM and
MCH/PHC programs;
- Significant
knowledge of nutrition and public health assessment methodologies,
including design, implementation, analysis and reporting;
- Fluent
Somali speaker with excellent knowledge of English;
- Excellent
presentation and communication skills;
- Good
computer skills;
- Good
knowledge of geographically assigned environment.
Other requirements:
- Good
organizational and analytical skills;
- Good
interpersonal, reporting and writing skills;
- Ability
to work independently and in a team;
- Flexibility
and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia and to spend long periods
in the field.
Interested persons (of Somali nationality or origin), with the
required background and experience are invited to submit their application to
the Head of Human Resources on the above address, before 15th February
2013.
Please include: Copies of ID papers, detailed curriculum vitae,
current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross, Somalia Delegation, Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org