Job Description

Title: Manager Health

Company Name: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ MBBS/University degree in Medical Science with MPH or Related field or equivalent from a recognised Medical College /Institution.

Job Context:
∎ Duration of the contract: up to December 2024. (Possibility to extend)
∎ Reporting to: Operations Manager
∎ The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world`s largest humanitarian organization, with 191-member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles, humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
∎ Job Purpose: Health Manager will be responsible for overseeing the health sector and supporting BDRCS health team to effectively plan, implement and monitor the health components (clinical, CBHFA, MHPSS and epidemic prepared ness and response). He/she is expected to ensure appropriate and timely health interventions provided through the health facilities and community-based approach to promote the health and wellbeing of the displaced people from Myanmar (FDMN) and host community populations.
∎ He/She will have a larger coordinator role to facilitate minimum standard of health and care in PMO and to develop appropriate strategies and action plans. The role holder is expected to coordinate with the RCRC and non- RCRC partners, the office of the RRRC, Civil Surgeon, the Director General of Health Services, and the health directorate of BDRCS, and health partners of BDRCS for smooth management of the health components. He/she will represent PMO RCRC movement in health sector meetings and ensure the quality of health service in line with national standards and international standards. He/she would be responsible in particular to the PHC management and smooth transfer to the DGHS, Ministry of Health and to ensure sustainable management of Field Hospital, and the Mother and Child Health Care facilities managed by BDRCS supported by IFRC.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Programme Planning and Implementation :
∎ In line with Emergency Appeal and Emergency Plan of Action, the health manager will support the BDRCS in developing annual health sector plan of action and budget.
∎ Dedicate considerable time for filed level action monitoring, tracking expenditure, assessing supports needed to continue undisrupted health services.
∎ Undertake and lead capacity building trainings for health sector staff and RCY
∎ Develop and prepares strategic guidance and health program initiatives in collaboration with BDRCS, PNS, and sectors lead.
∎ Support the implementation of the health components of the emergency appeal together with the BDRCS and other relevant sectors including WASH, Shelter, CEA & PGI, etc. according to the agreed standards.
∎ Support the Health focal point and relevant partners in coordination, quality assurance and smooth functioning of health facilities and profiling.
∎ Leads in the development and review of Business Continuity plans for all health facilities of PMO.
∎ Work with the Health and WASH sectors to ensure appropriate contingency plans in place for Acute watery Diarrhea/cholera and other potential disease outbreaks and preparedness for cyclone, monsoon season and fire accidents.
∎ Performs and documents health needs assessments and identifies risk factors to develop health care plan.
∎ Provide extensive input and technical support to project proposals and program design; coordinate effectively with BDRCS, PNS management, partners and technical sector colleagues and consultants.
∎ To work in close collaboration with other programmes within the National Society and with Partner National Societies to ensure programme implementation is done in an integrated manner.
∎ Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. Must give input into developing planning and the budget.
∎ Support BDRCS to facilitate monthly meeting among health sector within Red Cross Red Crescent partners.
∎ Monitor epidemiological data, health indicators, disaster and disease patterns for analysis and early detection of public health concerns, disease outbreaks or epidemics. Facilitate the identification of necessary readiness and response actions to be taken, where necessary.
∎ Represent IFRC at internal and external health sector meetings, technical and coordination meetings, ceremonies, and Red Cross Red Crescent functions.
∎ Develop concept notes and project proposal on relevant field for donor funding. And support in formulation of DREF for emergency health.
∎ Undertake relevant tasks as assigned by the Head of Sub Delegation and Operation Manager when required.
∎ Supervising and Monitoring
∎ Support to BDRCS in overall supervision and monitoring of the health facilities.
∎ Monitors, regularly updates and identify gaps on medical supplies including logistical assets required to ensure the smooth operation of all PMO related health facilities in Cox's Bazar.
∎ Identification of gaps and develop action plan under the guidance of Operations Manager and ensure strict compliance.
∎ Take part in needs assessment to determine the major health problems in the targeted community (camp settlement and host communities)
∎ Discuss and develop a community health plan based on an assessment of the community situation and priorities identified by the community.
∎ Ensure frequent and regular supervision and monitoring of Health activities within the targeted camp area(s) and host communities.
∎ Maintain a dialogue with the community and monitor progress, including the implementation of the community-based health plan.
∎ Maintain coordination with the health facility leads to ensure quality standards in accordance with the health sector guideline.
∎ Coordination
∎ Ensure good coordination and collaboration of health and care activities supported by Partner National Societies and International Federation
∎ Ensure coordination within the PMO and beyond (Dhaka, APRO, GVA).
∎ Represent and coordinate with the relevant stakeholder and Clusters including Health, Nutrition and MHPSS.
∎ Liaise with WHO, RRRC, the relevant local authorities and I/NGOs at the targeted areas of relevance for the implementation of health-related activities.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years' Experience of working in humanitarian assistance, preferably in an emergency response setting.
∎ At least 7 years of Programme Management experience leading a large programme and team in humanitarian sector.
∎ At least 5 years of experience in partnership management, coordination, and strategy development etc.
∎ Knowledge and Skills:
∎ Basic knowledge on Public Health.
∎ Medical and non-medical team management
∎ Community based health volunteer management skills.
∎ Facilitation and training skills.
∎ High degree of discretion, confidentiality and sensitivity in dealing with the team and the stakeholders at all levels and beneficiaries.
∎ Good level of negotiation and communication skills
∎ Ability to work with complete integrity and confidentiality.
∎ Ability to work within a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment.
∎ Knowledge with child protection, SGBV prevention and response, violence prevention and mental health and psychosocial support intervention and activities in emergencies will be given added advantage.
∎ Proficiency in computer- MS office
∎ Knowledge of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines.
∎ Languages: Fluency in English and Bangla.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Festival Bonus
∎ Life & Medical Insurance
∎ Provident fund & Gratuity
∎ Medical reimbursement for staff and immediate family members.
∎ Other benefits as per Staff Regulation.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2023

Company Information:
∎ 21 Dec 2023
∎ International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Category: Medical/Pharma

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