Child Safeguarding:

Level 3: The role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g., once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff

ROLE PURPOSE:   

The public health officer will responsible to coordinate and implement all save the children supported health activities in his place of assignment. In addition, will provide technical guidance for health program and conduct regular monitoring, reporting progress and support evaluation. She/he will support in the effective delivery of the health program activities at site and community level. She/he will support the MOH in the development and delivery of training packages and monitoring tools also. She/he will ensure these tasks are delivered, technically managed, functioning properly, and providing care of quality to all beneficiaries, respecting protocols and principles of good practice.

SCOPE OF ROLE: Public Health officer

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Dimensions:

Staff directly reporting to this post: No

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Program responsibility, protocol and procedures:

·       Overall responsible for coordination of day to day health activities at assigned project site

·       Organize and facilitate kick of meetings, review meeting and other events to enhance ownership and sustainability 

·       Develop joint plan with Woreda health office and Health facility representatives to strengthen integration and collaboration

·       Plan and supervise implementation of project activities together with MOH counterparts

·       Provide technical guidance to health extension workers and health workers

·       Coach and mentor MOH staffs working at different levels including woreda health office, health centres and health posts

·       Conduct training need assessment, health facility functionality and other assessments with MOH

·       Make sure appropriate distribution and utilization of supplies and equipment provided by SCI

·       Organize and facilitate trainings to health workers and health extension workers on different thematic areas

·       Conduct post training follow up, routine supportive supervision and joint monitoring  visit

·       Participate on regional level integrated supportive supervision and other monitoring visits

·       Asses local capacity and ensure programmes are deliver results according to relevant standards, polices, and program strategy

• Follow up timely request, approval, procurement and distribution of the project logistics, supply and equipment

• Work collaboratively to integrate the health programme with other sectors where appropriate, particularly with WASH, FSL and Protection.

·       Ensure appropriate and consistent health education is provided to the communities

·       Facilitate and support in the development and scheduling of outreach activities and support region wide campaigns at assigned woreda

·       Support woreda level microplanning

·       Represent SCI in health and nutrition cluster coordination to includes also RH related meetings with stakeholders

·       Take part in the project set-up, technical support visit, monitoring visits, surveys and evaluations

·       Support in the management of essential drugs and medical supplies efficiently and make sure IPLS are applied at all level

• Assists in any emergency response to disease outbreaks

·       With the support of MEAL team ensure project performance is tracked and quality standards adhered to

·       Coordinate any awareness raising campaigns/behaviour change communication in the community in coordination with MOH

·       Facilitate cross-sectoral programming, particularly to promote excellent communication and referral between different programs such as IYCF-E, CMAM, child friendly space, health, food distribution, WASH etc.

• Prepare weekly and monthly movement plan and reports and contribute for timely donor report

• Identify, document and share success stories, best practices and case stories to enhance learning

• Perform other activities assigned by immediate supervisor

Monitoring and reporting

·       Regularly update of databases and ensure quality checking at site

·       Prepare daily/monthly reports on activities and any necessary reports as requested

·       Updates follow-up information of enrolled cases from regular household visits and share with technical officers

Advocacy and communication:

·       Facilitate cross-sectoral programming, particularly to promote communication and referral, health, education and CP programming

Liaise with other humanitarian actors, partners and community groups to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities. 

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL:

-        BSC in Public Health or Nursing

-        Desirable MPH in any field of Public Health

-        Minimum 5 years working experience and with more than 1 year NGOs experience   

-        Experience in Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS)

-        Sphere standards trainings

-        Experience MNCH in emergencies

-        Demonstrable ability on report writing and excellent communication skills

-        Willingness to travel frequently and flexible to adapt changes

-        Good Computer skills in Microsoft word, excel, power point and internet explorer

-        Fluency in in written and spoken English and local languages

-        Excellent interpersonal skill and able to work in a multicultural team

-        Passionate about improving the lives of children

-        Non-discriminatory and gender sensitive

-        Commitment to SCI values

Desired      

-        Work experience in humanitarian emergencies, NGOs

-        Fluent in oral and written English and Tigrigna 

-        Good knowledge of quality standards and quality controls related to medical practice

Knowledge of the local context 

How to Apply

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. 

Use the below link to apply:  

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