Community Health Officer
Job Description
Title: Community Health Officer
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: --
Age: at least 18 years
Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Experience:
∎ At least 2 years
Published: 22 May 2025
Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 18 years
∎ At least 2 years of working experience
∎ Previous work experience with any local or International NGO
∎ Knowledge of social mobilization, community engagement strategies, and health education.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills in multicultural settings
∎ Familiarity with the eMedical system or electronic health reporting is a plus.
∎ Ability to manage sensitive issues with diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, and integrity.
∎ People who are familiar with local culture and have proficiency in local dialects will get preference
∎ Bachelor’s/ Master’s in Social Science or equivalent combination of education.
∎ N/A
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 2 years of working experience
∎ Previous work experience with any local or International NGO
∎ Competencies: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
∎ Knowledge of social mobilization, community engagement strategies, and health education.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills in multicultural settings
∎ Familiarity with the eMedical system or electronic health reporting is a plus.
∎ Ability to manage sensitive issues with diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, and integrity.
∎ Language Preference
∎ People who are familiar with local culture and have proficiency in local dialects will get preference
∎ Specific Educational Qualification
∎ Bachelor’s/ Master’s in Social Science or equivalent combination of education.
∎ Professional Degree/ Certification
∎ N/A
∎
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Assist in pre-screening and intake for visa holders during the DHC, including identity verification and document handling in line with Home Affairs and eMedical protocols.
∎ Support clinical staff in the collection of medical history, vaccination data, and follow-up on known conditions from prior IMEs (Immigration Medical Examinations).
∎ Help facilitate referrals for high-risk cases requiring additional medical evaluation, mental health support, or medical escort planning.
∎ Conduct culturally sensitive health education and information sessions, particularly on immunization, communicable diseases (e.g., TB, malaria), maternal health, and mental health.
∎ Inform visa holders about available health services, travel fitness guidelines, and post-arrival care pathways in Australia.
∎ Promote awareness of hygiene practices, nutrition, and the importance of follow-up care after arrival.
∎ Assist with client consent and declaration processes as required by the DHC procedure.
∎ Document and report on community interactions, defaulter tracing (e.g., ANC/PNC, immunizations), and health promotion activities.
∎ Maintain records of pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and individuals with known chronic illnesses needing travel planning considerations.
∎ Track key indicators of community mobilization, education session attendance, and medical referrals.
∎ Compile weekly and monthly reports on outreach activities and health education performance.
∎ Program Brief
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solution driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future.
∎ Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
∎ Purpose of the Role
∎ The Community Health Officer is responsible for conducting and facilitating community-level health education, mobilization, identity verification support, and follow-up activities related to pre-departure medical screenings under the DHC framework. This includes ensuring visa holder awareness, consent collection, cultural sensitivity, and appropriate coordination of health services in collaboration with the clinical and administrative DHC team.
∎ Work Location: IRC – Bangladesh, Teknaf and Ukhiya (Roving)
∎ Line Manager: Senior Health Manager
∎ Highlights of Key Responsibilities
∎ Health Facilitation & Support:
∎ Assist in pre-screening and intake for visa holders during the DHC, including identity verification and document handling in line with Home Affairs and eMedical protocols.
∎ Support clinical staff in the collection of medical history, vaccination data, and follow-up on known conditions from prior IMEs (Immigration Medical Examinations).
∎ Help facilitate referrals for high-risk cases requiring additional medical evaluation, mental health support, or medical escort planning.
∎ Community Engagement & Education:
∎ Conduct culturally sensitive health education and information sessions, particularly on immunization, communicable diseases (e.g., TB, malaria), maternal health, and mental health.
∎ Inform visa holders about available health services, travel fitness guidelines, and post-arrival care pathways in Australia.
∎ Promote awareness of hygiene practices, nutrition, and the importance of follow-up care after arrival.
∎ Coordination & Documentation:
∎ Assist with client consent and declaration processes as required by the DHC procedure.
∎ Document and report on community interactions, defaulter tracing (e.g., ANC/PNC, immunizations), and health promotion activities.
∎ Maintain records of pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and individuals with known chronic illnesses needing travel planning considerations.
∎ Monitoring and Reporting:
∎ Track key indicators of community mobilization, education session attendance, and medical referrals.
∎ Compile weekly and monthly reports on outreach activities and health education performance.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Gratuity, Insurance
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries
∎ Two retention benefits in a year equivalent to two basic salaries
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Contractual
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf, Ukhia)
Read Before Apply:
To apply click on the link below
https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req58235/Community-Health-Officer
Standard of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
“Please note that any form of persuasion or undue influence will result in immediate disqualification from the selection process.”
Apply Procedure:
Hard Copy:
∎ To apply click on the link below https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req58235/Community-Health-Officer
Company Information:
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Address::
∎ 3rd floor, Sayemon Heritage Residence, Baharchora, Cox’s Bazar
∎ The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Application Deadline: 28 May 2025
Category: NGO/Development
