Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a prominent global humanitarian organization established to support and coordinate the efforts of 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. With a workforce of over 14 million community-based volunteers and more than 160,000 local branches, the IFRC operates in numerous countries worldwide, providing essential services and support in times of crisis. The organization is dedicated to promoting health, safety, and resilience in communities, while adhering to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The IFRC Secretariat plays a crucial role in global coordination, resource mobilization, and capacity strengthening, making it the largest humanitarian network in the world. The IFRC maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and is committed to child safeguarding principles, ensuring that all actions align with its humanitarian mission.
Job Overview:
The Health Officer position is designed to support the Strategic Lead for Health and Wellbeing in the Americas Region by providing technical assistance and implementing health programs across National Societies. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including epidemic preparedness, climate change health adaptation, and basic health resilience initiatives. The Health Officer will work closely with country-level health staff to ensure that health interventions meet IFRC standards and are executed using an integrated public health approach. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a focus on capacity building, training, and the development of health-related materials. The Health Officer will also be involved in emergency response efforts and development projects, ensuring that health initiatives are effectively tailored to the needs of the communities served.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Health Officer will be responsible for monitoring epidemiological trends and advising on health emergency interventions. This includes contributing to risk assessments, reviewing health operations during emergencies, and supporting the development of early action protocols. The role also involves assisting National Societies in implementing community health programs, developing health messages, and promoting health resilience initiatives. The Health Officer will provide technical support and training to National Society staff, contribute to project proposals, and ensure compliance with health policies. Additionally, the position requires maintaining effective professional relationships with various stakeholders and participating in external partnerships relevant to health programming.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a medical degree or a professional nursing degree, along with a specialization or postgraduate diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, or a related field. A Master's degree in Public Health is preferred. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Health or Emergency Health, with at least 2 years focused on health interventions using a Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approach. Experience in the humanitarian sector, project monitoring and evaluation, curriculum development, and stakeholder coordination is essential. Preferred qualifications include experience within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and knowledge of resource mobilization.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a medical degree or professional nursing degree as a prerequisite. Additionally, candidates should have a specialization or postgraduate diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, or a related field. A Master's degree in Public Health is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.
Experience:
The Health Officer position requires a robust background in Public Health, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience working on health interventions that incorporate a Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approach. Experience in the humanitarian or development sector is crucial, along with a demonstrated ability in monitoring and evaluating health projects. Familiarity with curriculum development and training facilitation is also necessary, as is experience in stakeholder coordination, particularly in remote settings.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is mandatory for this position, as it is essential for effective communication within the region. A strong working knowledge of English is also required, enabling collaboration with international colleagues and stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not mandatory.
Additional Notes:
This position is administratively hosted by the Colombia Country Office but operates with a regional scope. The Health Officer will be part of the regional health team and is expected to coordinate with other technical colleagues. The role may involve travel within the region, and candidates should be prepared for short-notice travel to support field operations or training. The position is full-time and may involve working under stressful conditions, requiring effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a prominent global humanitarian organization established to support and coordinate the efforts of 191 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. With a workforce of over 14 million community-based volunteers and more than 160,000 local branches, the IFRC operates in numerous countries worldwide, providing essential services and support in times of crisis. The organization is dedicated to promoting health, safety, and resilience in communities, while adhering to the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The IFRC Secretariat plays a crucial role in global coordination, resource mobilization, and capacity strengthening, making it the largest humanitarian network in the world. The IFRC maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and is committed to child safeguarding principles, ensuring that all actions align with its humanitarian mission.
Job Overview:
The Health Officer position is designed to support the Strategic Lead for Health and Wellbeing in the Americas Region by providing technical assistance and implementing health programs across National Societies. The role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including epidemic preparedness, climate change health adaptation, and basic health resilience initiatives. The Health Officer will work closely with country-level health staff to ensure that health interventions meet IFRC standards and are executed using an integrated public health approach. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a focus on capacity building, training, and the development of health-related materials. The Health Officer will also be involved in emergency response efforts and development projects, ensuring that health initiatives are effectively tailored to the needs of the communities served.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Health Officer will be responsible for monitoring epidemiological trends and advising on health emergency interventions. This includes contributing to risk assessments, reviewing health operations during emergencies, and supporting the development of early action protocols. The role also involves assisting National Societies in implementing community health programs, developing health messages, and promoting health resilience initiatives. The Health Officer will provide technical support and training to National Society staff, contribute to project proposals, and ensure compliance with health policies. Additionally, the position requires maintaining effective professional relationships with various stakeholders and participating in external partnerships relevant to health programming.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a medical degree or a professional nursing degree, along with a specialization or postgraduate diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, or a related field. A Master's degree in Public Health is preferred. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Health or Emergency Health, with at least 2 years focused on health interventions using a Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approach. Experience in the humanitarian sector, project monitoring and evaluation, curriculum development, and stakeholder coordination is essential. Preferred qualifications include experience within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and knowledge of resource mobilization.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a medical degree or professional nursing degree as a prerequisite. Additionally, candidates should have a specialization or postgraduate diploma in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, or a related field. A Master's degree in Public Health is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for the role.
Experience:
The Health Officer position requires a robust background in Public Health, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience working on health interventions that incorporate a Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approach. Experience in the humanitarian or development sector is crucial, along with a demonstrated ability in monitoring and evaluating health projects. Familiarity with curriculum development and training facilitation is also necessary, as is experience in stakeholder coordination, particularly in remote settings.
Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish is mandatory for this position, as it is essential for effective communication within the region. A strong working knowledge of English is also required, enabling collaboration with international colleagues and stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not mandatory.
Additional Notes:
This position is administratively hosted by the Colombia Country Office but operates with a regional scope. The Health Officer will be part of the regional health team and is expected to coordinate with other technical colleagues. The role may involve travel within the region, and candidates should be prepared for short-notice travel to support field operations or training. The position is full-time and may involve working under stressful conditions, requiring effective time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
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