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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person for the position of Health Field Officer 1  based in Gondar Sub delegation, Ethiopia covering Amhara region (with possibility of change of base station from Gondar to Bahir Dar).

Terms of Employment: Fixed term contract until December 2024 with possibility of extension based on budget availability.

PURPOSE

Health Field Officer 1 contributes to implementing, running and monitoring the health programme(s), in cooperation with the health team, according to the objectives set out in the delegation’s annual planning (Planning for Results) for a specific geographic area covered under Gondar sub-Delegation.

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internally, interacts with health staff: health delegate, Health Coordinators, Health in Detention program manager, health field officers’, Head of sub-Delegation/Office and non-health staff.
• Externally, interacts with local (health) authorities, international and local stakeholders (International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, UN, NGOs) in his/her geographic area or field of responsibility, and beneficiaries. 

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Implements Health programs in his/her geographic area or field of responsibility with Amhara region, as directed by Sub delegation health team/strategy.
• Conducts field assessments and regular field visits to monitor activities and health-related threats to the population.
• Facilitates field trips and helps communicate with the local population/victims/beneficiaries.
• Ensures proper management of information collected and produces the subsequent reports. Participates in analysis of and reflection on the overall health situation; contributes to realistic project proposals in line with the delegation’s objectives and priorities.
• Helps organize meetings; advises staff members in matters such as culture, politics, the economy, security, etc.
• Interprets at meetings and translates documents into local languages.
• Carries out logistical tasks regarding medical items, including for staff-health issues, and organizes distributions to beneficiaries in the field when required.
• Liaises and builds networks with local stakeholders to facilitate communication on and coordination of activities, thereby ensuring more efficient implementation of health programs. May represent the ICRC vis-à-vis beneficiaries, local authorities, humanitarian players, armed groups, etc.
• Responsible in medical data collection, DHIS2 reports for all facilities in his/her area of responsibility are timely submitted. Contributes to the financial monitoring of the activities where required.
• Assist health program management teams in the management of medical kits.
• Contacts with concerned field hospitals to assess situations on the field and provide the delegation with accurate related data.
• Establishes and maintain professional contact with health authorities and health institutions.
• Liaises with other internal ICRC departments.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position.
• Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.
• Regularly participates in field visits where administrative support is required.