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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’.

JOB SUMMARY

[Emergency Health Response Officer is supporting the senior Emergency Health Response officer in facilitating and implementing overall health and Cholera response intervention of planned project activities in the field site. Provides routine technical support for Health workers at health facilities and Cholera treatment centers on the day-to-day implementation of prevention and control services. Support Senior HER officer in a day-to-day program intervention and prepare and submit reports regularly to immediate supervisor. S/he will also closely work with field finance, logistics, and other program people for the successful implementation of Cholera response programs.]

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.
• Facilitate training, workshops, and other meetings in collaboration with the Senior EHR officer.
• Conduct household assessment in collaboration woreda government and health extension workers.
• Support other WASH-related activities in the distribution of WASH NFI, Distribution of water and sanitation items soap and other water purification reagents and supplies.
• 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).
• Establish and maintain a cholera case reporting and tracking system providing weekly updates on new cases in IMC program areas. Ensure IMC has a mapping across project areas of locations with high/medium/low risk of cholera and target prioritize cholera prevention activities accordingly.
• Ensure that the RRT responds rapidly to new cases of cholera by applying the established cholera reduction activities. Analyze and improve the response activities as necessary and in collaboration with the supervisor.
• Ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all project partners as a means to effectively achieve program objectives.
• Ensure that field staff are fully engaged in all aspects of the cholera response and provide refresher training as necessary to ensure that the program is able to rapidly adapt to new locations and approaches as necessary – particular emphasis on hygiene promotion communication and on technical requirements for chlorination are clear and respected.
• Support facilitation of review meeting to identify project gaps and successes.
• Create smooth relation and collaboration with Government stakeholders.
• Participate on joint supportive supervision by involving the key health partners at zonal and woreda level.
• Represent IMC in any PHEM meeting organized at the project site as per the need.
• Prepare daily and monthly implementation plans and share with all woreda base staff
• Prepare and provide regular Bi-weekly and monthly progress report with the approval of the Field Health Program Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.]

Perform other duties as assigned. 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 public health/Nursing or related field of study with 4 years of experience in the field.
• Experience on emergency Cholera response program and emergency health response through MHNT, BCC and interventions like major epidemic diseases surveillance and epidemic/outbreak investigation and response
• Training on PHEM
• Experience of facilitation of training review meetings and workshops
• Experience on budget and manpower management
• 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 CONDUCTAs 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.SAFEGUARDINGIt 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.