Job Description

Title: Manager Health

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

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

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

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Duration of the contract : up to December 2023. (Possibility to extend)
∎ Reporting to : Operations Manager
∎ Job Purpose:
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∎ The Health Manager will be responsible for supporting BDRCS health team to manage and effectively implement the health components (clinical, CBHFA and MHPSS) of the Emergency Plan of Action for the Population Movement response including epidemic response when needed. He/she is expected to ensure that BDRCS interventions promote the health and wellbeing of the forcibly displaced people from Myanmar (FDMN) and host community population ensuring the appropriateness and timeliness of interventions under the public health aspect which are provided through the PMO`s existing health facilities and community based disease prevention programs and MHPSS. He/She is expected to coordinate with RCRC partners in One Window Framework and support BDRCS in developing strategies and plan in the sector. He/she 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.
∎ He/She is expected to represent the PMO RCRC movement and coordinate with health sector partners and ensure the national standards and international standards on health is integrated and implemented in the RCRC health activities.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Programme Planning and Implementation:
∎ Develop and prepares document on 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, CEA, PGI, Shelter, etc. according to the agreed standards.
∎ Support the Health focal point and relevant partners in quality assurance and smooth functioning of health facilities.
∎ Leads in the development and review of Business Continuity plans for all health facilities of PMO.
∎ Work with the Health, Nutrition and WASH sectors and colleagues 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 on behalf of the Operation Manager at internal and external meetings, technical and coordination meetings, ceremonies, and Red Cross Red Crescent functions.
∎ Knowledge on writing concept notes and project proposal on relevant field.
∎ Undertake relevant tasks as assigned by the Head of Sub Delegation and Operation Manager when required.
∎ Supervising and Monitoring:
∎ Supervise and monitor clinic doctors, nurses, paramedics, and midwives for clinical services provision skill (counselling, history taking, physical exam & prescribing) including the ongoing health activities in Field Hospital & Integrated Isolation and Treatment Centre, MCHC and PHCC.
∎ 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:
∎ To ensure good coordination and collaboration of health and care activities supported by Partner National Societies and International Federation to ensure maximum 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: 12 Mar 2023

Company Information:
∎ 27 Feb 2023
∎ International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
∎ Business : The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, (IFRC) is the world`s largest humanitarian organisation. The IFRC Country Office in Bangladesh has worked alongside the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) for more than 30 years in humanitarian fields including disaster management, with a focus on the cyclone early warning and response programme in the coastal belt, and disaster preparedness and response during natural disasters.

Category: Medical/Pharma

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