Employer: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Location: Aden Yemen
The Job
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent humanitarian organisation which works to protect and alleviate victims of armed conflicts. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.
The ICRC is looking for suitable candidate to fill the position of
Health Field Officer 2
Based in Aden
Functional Responsibilities:
Implements health programmes within his/her geographic area or field of responsibility/ expertise.
Assists the Health Delegate in designing operational strategies and planning the health programme(s) at local/facility and national levels.
Conducts assessments and regular field visits (when relevant) to monitor activities and health-related threats to the population.
Ensures proper management of information collected and appropriate, relevant reporting.
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 on various matters such as culture, politics, the economy, security, etc.
Interprets at meetings and translates documents into local languages.
Liaises and builds networks with local stakeholders to facilitate communication on and coordination of activities, thereby ensuring more efficient implementation of health programmes.
Scope & Impact
• Participates in financial monitoring of the costs involved in the project(s)/ activities supported.
Relationships
Internally, interacts with health staff (Health Delegate, Health Coordinator, Hospital Staff), Head of Delegation/Office, non-health staff at delegation level, relevant Heads of Sector and Programme Coordinators at headquarters.
Externally, interacts with national 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.
Certifications / Education required
Degree in medicine, nursing or other relevant health profession.
Qualifications in public health or health management a strong asset.
Fluent written and spoken command of the local working language as well as English.
Professional Experience required
Minimum 5 years of total work experience, including 2 years of clinical experience.
3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
Good connections with local health authorities or groups of interest for the ICRC.
Excellent knowledge of the assigned geographic area.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following:
A letter of motivation in English
A detailed C.V. in English
Copy only of the highest academic degree obtained + Work certificates
Copy of Identity card
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Please send your applications to (indicating Health Field Offier 2 in the subject of the mail :
E-mail : ade_hr_services@icrc.org
Deadline to send your application: 11.07.2018
