Overview
The Senior Health Officer will supervise and manage Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) health staff to ensure effective implementation of activities aligned with IRC health strategy and plans, coordinating schedules with local communities and authorities to guarantee accessible healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) health staff and ensure smooth implementation of MMU activities.
- Prepare regular schedules of MMU work in coordination with local communities and relevant authorities.
- Manage and supervise field-based health staff and ensure effective implementation of health activities.
- Coordinate schedules for field-based health service delivery.
- Conduct rapid assessments to identify health needs.
- Participate in MMU field visits as doctor and provide medical consultations and primary healthcare services.
- Perform regular field visits to MMU locations to monitor activities, ensure adherence to clinical guidelines, and maintain IRC standards.
- Assist in MEAL activities through supervision, data collection, and client feedback.
- Support MMU data registration, collection, and ensure timely database entry and reporting.
- Participate in preparation of weekly and monthly reports.
- Assist the Pharmacist in ordering, storing, and distributing medicines, supplies, and equipment for MMU teams.
- Represent IRC in local coordination meetings, health clusters, and liaise across IRC teams.
- Ensure health staff understand and comply with IRC security protocols and report any security incidents or concerns.
- Foster a supportive and goal-driven team environment, manage conflicts effectively, ensure adherence to organizational policies, safeguarding standards and promote proactive collaboration across functions and teams.
Required Experience
At least 2 years of post-qualification work experience as a doctor in a relevant field is required. Previous experience in health programs and NGO experience are preferred.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in medicine.
