Senior Health Officer - Remote

Overview

The Senior Health Officer will collaborate with the health and nutrition manager to manage the Irish Aid project, focusing on health services in refugee settings. This role involves technical support, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, and representation with health structures and partners.

In Short

• Lead health project implementation and support teams.
• Provide technical assistance for health service providers.
• Manage grant budgets and monitor spending.
• Conduct training and capacity building for health workers.
• Collect and analyze data for project evaluation.
• Represent IRC in health sector meetings.
• Ensure adherence to IRC standards and protocols.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including government officials.
• Promote team engagement and safeguarding initiatives.
• Support the development of donor reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health officer or nursing.
• Minimum of two years of practical health services experience.
• Experience in health development projects and team management.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical and report writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Amharic is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in humanitarian work.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Supportive benefits for women in the workforce.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative team culture.