Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Job Overview:

The Mobile Health and Nutrition (MHNT) Nurse Officer is a member of the IRC health team and will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the IRCs MHNTs activities in Tigray Region. (S)He will primarily coordinate and implement the HMNT nutrition program, under five and adult consultations, support EPI activities, STI syndromic management and carry out HIV/AIDs prevention awareness building, and referral for Care (ART) and counselling.

Major Responsibilities:

·         Provide under five and adult consultations.

·         Provide proper nutrition screening and emergency nutrition services (OTP, TSFP and linking cases for SC) based on national protocols,

·         Record and registration of consulted/treated and nutrition program beneficiaries,

·         Prepare, compile and timely submission of child health and nutrition services report,

·         Manage child health and nutrition products/drugs stock, follow up on the stock level, utilization, and balance and notify early shortage to MHNT team leader,

·         Conduct demonstration of Super cereal plus and other nutrition products preparation for new mothers to ensure appropriate utilization,

·         Capacitate and assist HEWs in providing child health and nutrition services provision,

·         Compile and submit stock consumption reports.

·         Provide health education at MHNT sites,  

·         Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.

·         Perform additional responsibilities as required by the MHNT Team leader and senior Health officer.

Job Requirements

·         Demonstrable experience in working with communities in participatory approaches and capacity building of health centers.

·         Ability to plan, organize, and supervise implementation of emergency health response projects.

·         Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual and ability to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.

·         Ability to work under pressure in remote areas and understanding of the cultural context of the local area.

Educational Requirements

·         MSc or BSc Degree in Public Health, Nurse.  

Preferred experience & skills:

·         Minimum work experience of 2 years for BSc, and 1 years for MSc Degree.

·         Basic supervisory/managerial skills with strong inter-personal skills.

·         NGO experience in emergency health response project activities is preferable.

·         Good technical and report writing skills with computer skills and knowledge.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication.

Language Skills: 

·         Amharic, and English. Local language Tigrigna is advantageous.

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the above qualifications; please send your CV and application letter only through IRC career site: HERE

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information: 

• Name of the position you have applied for

• Date of application 

• Summary of your qualifications and experience

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Please include at least 3 references from current and former supervisors.

                       Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons. 

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.