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.
It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening
International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.The ICRC’s Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
Health Field Officer (Detention)
This position is a full time position starting immediately.
The ICRC Somalia Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above mentioned position.
Job Profile:
The Health Field Officer (Detention) forms part of the team working under the supervision of the Health program coordinator for Somalia
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 the health program in places of detention.
These
duties require an in-depth knowledge of the social, political and economic
context of Somalia.
Responsibilities:
- S/he will be
based in Somalia and work within the frame of the health and protection
department’s approaches and of the wider delegation strategy for Somalia;
s/he will do regular reporting visit to the Delegation in Nairobi.
- S/he will assist
the Health Delegate in Detention in implementing and monitor the
activities required for health in detention and will report upon the
issues assigned by the Department.
- S/he will
implement specific projects according to the needs, in coordination with
the other departments (e.g. response to an outbreak in prison in
coordination with the water and habitat department).
- S/he will
translate working documents and interpret during dialogues or negotiations
or meetings.
- S/he will update
the Health Delegate in Detention on any development regarding health in
Somalia and situation of prisons.
- S/he will
contribute with collection and analysis of data gathered in the field.
- S/he will
contribute to the Delegation internal reporting.
- S/he will
respect and apply the security rules of the delegation and the
confidentiality of his activities.
- S/he might have
to do other tasks linked to the protection or health department on
request.
Minimum
requirements:
- Qualified nurse
or medical doctor with a sound knowledge of the organization and
functioning of an OPD, the management of outbreaks, the management of
common diseases, and with a strong focus on implementing health programs
in new areas.
- At least 2 years
of work experience in the medical field as OPD or PHC and a former experience
with humanitarian organizations required.
- Significant
knowledge of public health assessment methodologies, including design,
implementation, analysis and reporting.
- Good computer
skills (Word, Excel).
- Significant
knowledge in conducting trainings.
- Fluent Somali
speaker with excellent knowledge of English.
- Excellent
presentation and communication 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 Human Resources department on
the below address before 25th May 2012.
Please
include 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
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org
