Overview
The Health Officer plays a key role in the implementation of the IRC’s emergency health response through close follow-up and monitoring of health activities. The role includes regular field visits, close coordination with health actors, and proactive support to partners in resolving operational and technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and follow-up of emergency health activities in targeted areas.
- Conduct regular field visits to PHCCs, collective shelters, and community-based activities.
- Follow up on day-to-day implementation of partner-led and IRC-supported activities.
- Support outreach activities, mobile services, and emergency response interventions.
- Ensure health activities are implemented in line with IRC procedures, technical guidance, and MoPH protocols.
- Support the organization and follow-up of awareness sessions and outreach activities.
- Assist in identifying operational challenges and escalating issues to supervisors when needed.
- Support referrals and follow-up of vulnerable cases to health and specialized services.
- Monitor activities and support tracking of indicators, targets, and workplans.
- Support verification and compilation of partners’ reports and activity data.
- Assist in maintaining accurate and timely documentation of activities and referrals.
- Coordinate with MEAL and partners to ensure quality data collection and reporting.
- Contribute to internal sitreps, updates, and activity reports as requested.
- Coordinate with PHCCs, local partners, municipalities, and community focal points to support implementation.
- Maintain regular communication with partner focal points and field teams.
- Support coordination between IRC departments including Health, Protection, Supply Chain, and MEAL.
- Participate in relevant meetings and field coordination activities as requested.
Required Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in health program implementation, preferably in emergency or humanitarian settings. Experience working with NGOs and/or community-based health interventions. Experience in PHC, SRH, MHPSS, or outreach activities is an asset. Previous experience in emergency response. Familiarity with MoPH systems and PHCC settings. Knowledge of community-based health programming and referral pathways. Ability to conduct frequent field visits and travel within operational areas.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health or another relevant health-related field.
