Senior Health Project Officer (SHO) (maternity cover)
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises. IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services. IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
Details / requirements:
Job description
| Job Title | Senior Health Project Officer (SHO) (maternity cover) |
| Classification Level | Grade
7 |
| Duration | 6
months |
Organizational Unit / Duty Station (Department / Zone Office / Delegation, etc) | Canadian
Red Cross Delegation Nepal – working
under IFRC delegation in Nepal |
| Immediate Supervisor’s Title | Health
Programme Manager (HPM) |
| Technical Manager’s Title (if applicable) | Health
Programme Manager |
| Number of Direct Reports (if applicable) | N/A |
| Number of Indirect Reports (if applicable) |
Organizational context (where the job is located in the Organization)
Reporting to the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Health Programme Manager (HPM), the Senior Health Project Officer (SHPO) (maternity cover) is the CRC staff in Nepal responsible for CRC’s project management and technical support to Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) health programming based on NRCS, Red Cross Movement and CRC strategy and priorities. The SHPO will coordinate with the HPM to ensure that CRC programs are implemented efficiently and effectively, framed by CRC vision 2025 and CRC’s commitment to deliver in the Last Mile. CRC partnerships in Nepal began with the arrival of the CRC health ERU (Field Hospital) in response to the April 2015 EQ. CRC supported NRCS, and the Red Cross Movements (RCM), in the emergency response as well as the integrated recovery programming of NRCS, the Earthquake Response Operation (ERO) and COVID response since 2020. Localization, partnerships, and collaborations are at the core of CRC’s program delivery in Nepal. CRC is committed to support NRCS’s long-term health programs with a vision to build the institutional capacity of NRCS within Nepal’s national health system. CRC and NRCS also partners with the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) at national, its entities at province and local level to deliver long-term health-related programs. CRC has been working closely with NRCS to support health programming based on NRCS priorities and engagement with Red Cross Movement (RCM) partners (IFRC, ICRC and PNSs). The Senior Health Project Officer will be based in CRC Country Office in Kathmandu with regular missions to program areas. |
Job purpose
The Senior Health Project Officer (maternity cover) will support the HPM and the NRCS in implementation, monitoring and reporting of the CRC funded project (Comprehensive Community based Health Program (CCBHP)) as per project documents; log frame; performance measurement framework, budget, action plans; NRCS policies; national guidelines and donor requirements. The SHPO will provide technical support and actively work jointly with NRCS to achieve the projects goals to improve the health and well-being by increasing the quality of health services in communities and health facilities. The SHPO will also support the HPM to design new projects and programs based on requirements. The SHPO will work with the CRC Office and reports to HPM of the Canadian Red Cross Nepal Office. The SHPO will work with the Senior Finance Officer (SFO) to prepare, review, and finalize project budgets and reports as per the requirement. |
Job duties and responsibilities
Project Responsibilities
Partnership and Coordination
Capacity Building
Other Tasks
|
Duties applicable to all staff
| 1. | Work
towards the achievement of the IFRC goals through effective managerial and
lateral relationship and teamwork. |
| 2. | Produce
timely reports based on defined templates and indicators. |
| 3. | Abide
by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent fundamental principles
and code of conduct. |
| 4. | Perform other work-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the line manager. |
Position Requirements
| Education | Required | Preferred |
| Master’s
degree in public health, Nursing, or other relevant subjects | x | |
| Master’s
degree with a clinical background | x | |
| Experience | Required | Preferred |
| 5-7 years of progressively responsible work experience in fields related
to emergency health, community health and development, health system strengthening,
non-communicable diseases prevention and control, Community Based Surveillance,
Climate change, etc. | x | |
| Sound experience in public health research, data collection, and
management including data entry, analysis, and report preparation | x | |
| Demonstrated
experience in the coordination of health projects with the Ministry of Health
and Population, and the Department of Health Services. | x | |
| Substantial
experience in working in partnership with local government and stakeholders | x | |
| Demonstrated
experience in working with clinical health teams | x | |
| Experience
working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement | x | |
| Experience
in international NGOs, development organizations, and/or humanitarian aid in an
emergency response setting | x | |
| Demonstrated
experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of health care
delivery/services | x | |
| Experience
in project cycle management including proposal development, budgeting,
reporting, monitoring and evaluation | x | |
| Demonstrated
experience in working with Results-Based Management and PMEAL framework and
research | x | |
| Demonstrated
experience in using community-based and participatory approaches | x | |
| Previous
experience in capacity-building initiatives and project start-ups | x | |
| Demonstrated
ability to adapt and work effectively in a dynamic and demanding operational
environment | x | |
| Experience
working with vulnerable and marginalized groups | x | |
| Demonstrated
experience with local partner capacity building/mentoring preferred. | x | |
| Experience
working on PGIE and CEA | x | |
| Knowledge and Skills | Required | Preferred |
| Strong knowledge
related to the Government health system, health plan, policies, guidelines, and ongoing health sector reform process | x | |
| Good
understanding of humanitarian context and ability to deploy in disasters and
emergencies to provide health services | x | |
| Good
knowledge and skills in public health research, community-based surveillance
(CBS) communicable and non-communicable diseases management, pre-hospital care services, and climate change
impacts on health and WASH | x | |
| Ability to
prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration | x | |
| Knowledge on Core
Humanitarian Standards | x | |
| Demonstrate an
awareness and commitment to GESI, CEA, PSI, Child Protection, and other key policies | x | |
| Excellent
organizational and interpersonal skills | x | |
| Demonstrated ability
to adapt and work effectively in dynamic and demanding operational environments and sometimes under pressure | x | |
| Excellent
analytical, team working and communication skills | x | |
| Able
to communicate and negotiate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with
internal and external stakeholders | x | |
| Excellent
written/verbal communication skills | x | |
| Flexibility,
motivation, honesty, reliable, and cultural awareness | x | |
| Excellent
computer skills, particularly in MS Office, | x | |
| Flexible
in approach and have a cultural sensitivity | x | |
| Languages | Required | Preferred |
| Excellent oral and written English and Nepali |
Overview
| Category | Development and Project |
| Openings | 1 |
| Position Type | Full Time |
| Experience | Please check vacancy details. |
| Education | Please check vacancy details |
| Posted Date | 13 Dec, 2022 |
| Apply Before | 28 Dec, 2022 |
| City | Kathmandu |
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