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A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care.  We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• [Ensure that the planned activities are implemented according to the work plan within the planned budget with good quality as per the national and IMC standards.
• Ensure the cholera complications are taken care of at the cholera treatment center (CTC);
• Perform daily monitoring of cholera patients at the CTC;
• Ensure all activities and services are performed according to national and WHO protocols.
• Support the IMC cholera team in the running of the CTC in the Somali region.
• Support the District Sanitarian of the Somali region with the Oral Re-hydration Unit.
• Be ready to respond to CTC on-duty calls, including late in the night if cholera cases increase and additional staff needed;
• Help with the technical coaching of the CTC paramedical staff and surrounding health center staff by conducting educational supervision in close collaboration with the Somali Health District team: participation in the training of paramedical staff on handling/managing cholera cases and ensuring patient oral re-hydration is carried out properly both in the CTC and the peripheral health centers.
• Organize the health statistics collection to issue the periodical reports.
• Create smooth relations and collaboration with health facilities staff and Government stakeholders.
• Support and work government health workers, and field staff in the treatment of Cholera cases, support and provide technical support at health facility and Cholera Treatment Centre (CTC).
• Perform any other cholera outbreak-related job requested by your supervisor.
• Coordinate patient screening at the Cholera Treatment Centre (CTC), set up treatment protocol and dispatch the patients;
• Provide good quality health care at the CTC in close coordination with the rest of the health team;
• Follow the treatment protocol in use at the CTC;
• Participate in the data/stats collection for reporting purposes;
• Ensure universal precautions are adhered to when providing health care at the CTC
• Willing to Move from one CTC to other CTC where there is high case of cholera.
• The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.
• Ability to effectively work with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners, and other International Medical Corps relationships.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken Somali and English.  Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email, and other computer applications
• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues in the course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in responding any disease outbreaks.

QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical doctor/ public health/nursing or related field of study with 4 years of experience in the field.
• Experience in emergency Cholera case management and Cholera response program and emergency health response on major epidemic diseases surveillance and epidemic/outbreak investigation and response
• Training on Cholera case management, PHEM,
• Experience in facilitation of training review meetings and workshops.
• Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft applications.

·         Proficiency in written and spoken, Somali and  English. Knowledge of the respective site language]. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to develop good team spirit and support field staff.

CODE OF CONDUCT

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

SAFEGUARDING

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk and any form of trafficking in persons.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME

All offers of employment at International Medical Corps are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme from the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR). In accordance with this, we will request information from an applicant’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through THIS LINK On OR before May 16, 2024.

Female Candidates Are Highly Encouraged To Apply.

Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply