Job Description
Job Title Community Health and
Nutrition Officer
Band / Level / Grade 8B
Department Health
Location: Hodeidah - Yemen
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee
(IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to
survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert
Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees
made to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22
U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted
and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC addresses urgent and long-term needs through
programs that enhance health, safety, education, and economic wellbeing, while
empowering communities to regain control.
IRC Yemen started its programs in October 2012. It has grown from a small
project to handling large-scale emergency and relief operations in the South of
Yemen, specifically in Aden. After the war in Yemen in March 2015, IRC launched
an emergency response program in Aden, Lahj, Abyan, Shabwah, and Aldalea.
Currently, IRC Yemen operates in eight governorates including Sana’a and
Hodeidah in the North through direct programming and local partnerships,
focusing on Health, WASH, Nutrition, Economic Recovery Development, Education,
Child Protection, Gender, and Women Protection and Empowerment.
The IRC has been working in the MENA region for over 40 years, with 2,200 staff
supporting those affected by complex humanitarian crises in Iraq, Jordan,
Lebanon, Libya, Syria, and Yemen.
SCOPE OF WORK:
IRC is in search of a motivated candidate to coordinate and
lead the day-to-day operations of the CHN components in the Health &
Nutrition program, ensuring timely and impactful execution.
JOB SUMMARY:
The CHN Officer will lead community-based Health and Nutrition
programs, including maternal and neonatal healthcare. They will oversee quality
community-based Nutrition and healthcare services at the field level. The
Officer will implement action plans, supervise field staff, and prepare reports
for the H&N manager. They will also provide technical leadership and ensure
the quality of services in targeted facilities and communities in Hodeida
Governorate. The Officer will coordinate with local authorities and key
partners for smooth program implementation.
WORKING RELATIONS:
1. Regular & open communication on
day-to-day tasks with HN manager, field coordinator and technical managers.
2. Work internally with: Health & Nutrition program team,
Program quality and support teams.
3. Work externally with: CHVs, CMWs, HFs manager, DHO manager
and GHO officials.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist
the Manager in implementing activities for CHVs and CMWs, including
developing work plans, reports, and budget forecasts.
- Follow
the activity plan, standard processes, and MOH protocols for health
service delivery.
- Conduct
on-job training for community midwives, volunteers, and other staff during
service delivery when requested to do so.
- Supporting
the Coordination efforts with health authorities, community leaders and
other implementing partners and representing IRC in relevant health
clusters, coordination, and technical meetings.
- Provided
program updates, discussed challenges, and collaborated on program design
with the HN manager.
- Collect
and use field report formats on time, follow up, and finalize reports
promptly. Provide support and mentorship to address issues and improve
performance.
- Maintain
detailed CHVs program activities records and up-to-date paperwork both in
soft and hard copies and provide activity reports once required by IRC and
the donor timely.
- Procurement
Planning and follow-up and coordinate the delivery of the basic
program-supported items to the CHVs and CMWs.
- Collaborates
with CHVs to strategize, coordinate, and implement community mobilization
activities and integrate them with health and nutrition programs at health
facilities.
- Coordinate
and facilitate the CHVs’ work in the community for identification and
referral of suspected cases of malnutrition.
- Leading
awareness-raising and promotion activities at HFs and community levels.
- Conduct
regular follow-up field visits to support and coordinate program
activities implementation at the targeted areas.
- Collect
timesheets and prepare the incentive payment document every month.
- Carry
out any other responsibilities as requested by the line manager.
- Promote
and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to establish team
engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
- Develop
ongoing learning, transparent dialogue, and reflection to strengthen
safeguarding and promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
REQUIREMENTS: (Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities):
A. Education:
- Health
professional: Nurse, Midwife, or any related medical field background.
B. Experience:
- A
minimum of 2 years of professional experience in community health and
nutrition programming is required. (INGO experience is an asset)
C. Skills and Abilities:
- Highly
motivated self-starter who is a teammate, but also works independently.
- Works
productively with team members to achieve results.
- Experience
of a flexible approach to managing and priorities a high workload and
multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability
to take initiative where appropriate to handle the difficulties encountered
in daily work and Ability to conduct work in a professional and wise
manner.
- The
tolerance to work in remote and insecure environments.
- Experience
of working in networks and building strong working relationships with a
range of partners.
D. Proficiencies:
- Fluent
in written and spoken English Preferred and have a good working skill in
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet)
- Good
interpersonal and representative skills (written, oral, cross – cultural)
Professional Standards
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and
principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are
Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the
IRC operates and carries out policies on Beneficiary Protection from
Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal
Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all
applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national
origin, religion, age, marital status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law.
How to Apply
1- Qualified and Interested individuals
are required to apply for this position via the IRC Career at
https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/55561?c=rescue
2- For cornerstone application guide find the link: Cornerstone
Application Guide
3- CV, Copies of the academic and work
certificates should be submitted in the system.
Deadline for Applying: October 24th, 2024.The system will stop
receiving CVs at 12:00 A.M of October 24th, 2024.Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.