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The IRC is a non-governmental organization operating in 40 countries in the world. IRC started operation in Ethiopia in year 2000, currently working in five regions in providing relief services to refugees, victims of drought, and war affected populations.
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Position - Health Officer (Re – Advertised
Location - Bambasi Refugee Camp
Length of Employment - Defnite
Monthly salary & benefits – ETB 14,131.00/month, 30 %Hardship allowance and PF & PN contributions
Posting Date- August 31, 2015
Closing Date- September 06, 2015
Vacancy Code - 06/208 – 2
Scope of the Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Camp manager, the Health Officer will perform Reproductive Health and Comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and Response Program management, technical supports to the health staff, and other essential duties in well-organized and professional manner at Bambasi Camp. The health officer will supervise the health assistant and health social workers at Bambasi Refugee Camp and provides regular technical supports. The health officer is a Health Project team member who provides support to an ongoing humanitarian response to Sudanese Refugee in Benishangul Gumuz Regional State of Ethiopia. He/ she will closely work with key refugee community members, ARRA and Woreda Health office and other Stakeholders for the successful realization and implementation of health program activities.
Responsibilities:
Technical
· Ensures that the goals and objectives of the project are met as per the project proposal, work plan and M & E Plan
· Ensure that all specified HIV/AIDs and RH/FP activities are implemented in the refugee camp and the surrounding local communities.
· Liaises and creates strong linkages and partnerships with other agencies, zonal, and Woreda stakeholders implementing HIV/AIDs and RH prevention and control services in the targeted area.
· Implements activities focusing on prevention and behavior change using community based structures.
· Plans training and sensitization sessions on HIV/AIDs and RH preventions to the health providers and other beneficiaries.
· Represent IRC in Health coordination meetings, workshops, task force meetings, etc in the respective refugee camp.
· Works closely with youth health club members on awareness raising and condom distribution activities.
· Keeps health program activity records both in soft and hard copies and provide activity reports as required by IRC and the donor timely.
· Ensures that HIV/AIDs and RH/FP interventions are utilized per the standard protocols, policies and guidelines as prescribed by the MOH and WHO.
· Helps in conducting workshops, trainings and presentations on HIV/AIDs prevention and control and RH activities for Woreda health staff as per the project description.
Program Management
Grant Management
· Follows all IRC’S standard grant Management tools as recommended by the Addis and Field office based health units and M and E unit as well.
· Ensures that all activities are implemented according to the work plan and that targets are met.
Budget Monitoring
· Works closely with the Health Manager in management of the grant/s budget.
· Raises PRs as required after discussion with Camp Manager/ Health Manager.
· Tracks expenditure on a monthly basis
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Monitors the implementation of HIV/AIDs and RH activities in the camp.
· Ensure that the stated goals and objectives of the program are met.
· Conduct regular community and facility based health data auditing and documents the findings/ reports.
· Write and submit monthly progress and update reports to the health manager and camp manager.
Human Resource Management
· The health officer will manages and supervises the health assistant and provides regular technical supports per the reports.
· Ensure that staff performance evaluation is conducted on time in a standard quality manner that contributes to the development plan.
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Directly supervised by the camp manager and receives technical support from Health Manager and Technical units based in Addis.
External
ARRA Medical staffs, Beneficiary Community, and Woreda Health offices and other implementing partners in Bambasi Refugee Camp.
Education and experience:
§ Diploma/BSc in Nursing / midwifery/Health officer/and MPH in Reproductive Health, Health education and Health service management from recognized University.
§ 6 years of relevant work experiences for Diploma holders, 4 years relevant work experience for BSc degree holders and 2 years of relevant experience for post graduate degree (MPH).
§ NGO working experiences in Reproductive Health, Comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, MARP projects in Refugee Camps is advantageous.
§ Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of National Reproductive Health program, Family planning and HIV/AIDS guidelines.
§ She /he should be trained in RH, Family planning counseling, MARP /Sex work intervention , HIV/AIDS , PMTCT, Adult and pediatric ART, BCC , Peer education and PLA.
§ Basic computer skill in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook, power points, Publishers & Access).
§ Experience in organizing, providing and facilitating trainings, workshops and seminars for different beneficiaries and health staff.
§ Spoken and written Arabic language is advantageous.
Persona skills required:
§ Excellent supervisory/managerial skills of the project activities and staff.
§ Fluent spoken and written English; technical and all reports writing skills.
§ Good communication and interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to work under pressure, long work hours and high workload.
§ Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
§ Ability to work as part of a team as well as to work independently.
Ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses
· Permanent Address and present address (if different form permanent) and telephone number
· Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
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