Senior Health Project Officer (SHPO)
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.
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Job description
Job Title | Senior Health Project Officer (SHPO) |
Classification Level | Grade 7 |
Duration | 12 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) 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 directly with the HPM to ensure that CRC programs are implemented efficiently and effectively, framed by CRC IO Strategy 2020 (S2020), 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. Partnerships and collaborations are at the core of CRC’s program delivery in Nepal. As such, multilateral and bilateral projects in Nepal which include partnerships with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), and Partner National Societies (PNSs). CRC is also 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 academic institutions in Canada (including Centre for Global Surgery of the McGill University Health Centre), hospitals (including Dhulikhel Hospital and Bir Hospital) and the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) in Nepal to deliver long-term health-related programs. CRC is working closely with NRCS to support health programming (Comprehensive Community Based Health Program (CCBHP), Rural Emergency and Trauma System Strengthening (RETSS) and COVID response based on NRCS priorities and engagement with Red Cross Movement (RCM) partners (IFRC, ICRC and PNSs). The Senior Health Project Officer is based in CRC Country Office in Kathmandu with regular missions to program areas. |
Job purpose
The Senior Health Project Officer will support the Health Programme Manager and the NRCS in implementation, monitoring and reporting of the CRC project such as the Covid-19 response Comprehensive Community based Health Program (CCBHP), Rural Emergency and Trauma Systems Strengthening (RETSS) Project as per project documents; log frame; budget, action plans; NRCS policies; national guidelines and donor requirements. The Senior Health Project Officer 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 Senior Health Project Officer will work with the Canadian Red Cross Nepal Office and reports to Health Programme Manager of the Canadian Red Cross Nepal Office. The Senior Health Project Officer will work with the Senior Finance Officer to prepare, review, and finalize project budgets and reports as per the requirement. |
Job duties and responsibilities
Project Responsibilities
COVID Preparedness and Response
Partnership and Coordination
Capacity Building
Other Tasks
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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 a relevant subject | X | |
Master’s degree in Public Health with clinical background | X | |
Experience | Required | Preferred |
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in fields related to public health, health care delivery, health system strengthening, disease outbreak management, pre-hospital care initiatives etc. | X | |
Demonstrated experience in coordination of health projects with the Ministry of Health and population, typically the Department of Health Services (EDCD, NHTC, FWD etc) | X | |
Substantial experience in working in partnership with local government and stakeholders | X | |
Demonstrated experience in working with clinical health teams | X | |
Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement | X | |
Experience in international NGO, development organizations and/or humanitarian aid in 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, and reporting, monitoring and evaluation | X | |
Demonstrated experience in working with Results-Based Management and PMEAL framework | 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 dynamic and demanding operational environment | X | |
Demonstrated ability to adapt and work effectively in dynamic and demanding operational environment | X | |
Experience working with vulnerable and marginalised 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 Government health system, health plan, policies, guidelines, and ongoing health sector reform process | X | |
Good understanding of humanitarian context and ability to deploy in disaster and emergencies to provide health services | X | |
Good knowledge and skills on Community based surveillance (CBS) system, Infection prevention and control, Case investigation and contract tracing | 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 | |
Ability to work independently and with minimum guidance | X | |
Excellent written/verbal communication skills | X | |
Flexibility, motivation, honest, reliable, and cultural awareness | X | |
Excellent facilitation skills | 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 | X | |
Other relevant language | X | |
Competencies (to be filled in by HR) | ||
Integrity, team building, credibility, motivation, honest, reliable, and cultural awareness |
Overview
Category | Development and Project |
Openings | 1 |
Position Type | Contract |
Position Level | Senior Level |
Experience | 5+ years |
Education | M.P.H. (Masters in Public Health) |
Posted Date | 04 Jun, 2021 |
Apply Before | 20 Jun, 2021 |
City | Kathmandu |