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This position is more of a technical position in IMC Ethiopia country office, and the position holder will work under the direction and support of the Senior Health Response Officer. Senior Emergency Health Response Officer is supporting the senior Field Health Manager in facilitating and implementing overall health and Cholera response intervention of planned project activities in the filed site. Provides routine technical support for Surge Medical doctors and Surge Nurse officers on the day-to-day implementation of prevention and control services. Support field Health Manager in a day-to-day program intervention and prepare and submit reports regularly to immediate supervisor. S/he will also closely work with field finance, logistics and other program people for the successful implementation of health and nutrition programs.

Main Task and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the planned activities are implemented according to the work plan within the planned budget with good quality as per the national and IMC standards.

• Facilitate training, workshops, and other meetings.

• Serve as an emergency health resource person at field sites next to Field Health Manager 

• Consult and work with Health Manager, government health workers and field staff in the treatment of Cholera cases, support and provide technical support at health facility and Cholera Treatment Centre (CTC). 

• Establish and maintain a cholera case reporting and tracking system providing weekly updates on new cases in IMC program areas. Ensure IMC has a mapping across project areas of locations with high/medium/low risk of cholera and target prioritize cholera prevention activities accordingly.

• Ensure that the cholera response team respond rapidly to new cases of cholera by applying the established cholera reduction activities. Analyse and improve the response activities as necessary and in collaboration with supervisor.

• Ensure that field staff are fully engaged in all aspects of the cholera response and provide refresher training as necessary to ensure that the program is able to rapidly adapt to new locations and approaches as necessary – particular emphasis on hygiene promotion communication and on technical requirements for chlorination are clear and respected.

• Ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all project partners as a means to effectively achieve program objectives.

• Coordinate development of donor reports, M&E plan and work plans.

• Help plan and coordinate quarter and final project evaluation with the project team and partners.

• Support facilitation of review meeting to identify project gaps and successes.

• Create smooth relation and collaboration with Government stakeholder.

• Participate on joint supportive supervision by involving the key health partners at zonal and woreda level.

• Represent IMC in any PHEM meeting organized at project site as per the need. 

• Prepare detailed implementation plan and share with all woreda base staff

• Prepare and provide regular Bi-weekly and monthly progress report with approval of the EHR Coordinator.

• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required) 

• MPH with health background and have 2 years of related experience in NGOs

• Bachelor’s degree in public health/nursing or related field of study with 4 years of experience in field.  

• Experience on emergency Cholera response program and emergency health response through MHNT, BCC and interventions like major epidemic diseases surveillance and epidemic/outbreak investigation and response 

• Experience of facilitation of training review meetings and workshops

• Experience on budget and manpower management 

• Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft applications 

• Proficiency in written and spoken English 

• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.

• Ability to develop good team spirit and support field staff 

• Knowledge of the respective site language

• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.

• Ability to effectively work with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.

• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.   Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email and other computer applications

• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues in course of work.

• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability and willingness to travel and work in rural areas where the project is implemented

• Demonstrated experience and skills in responding any disease outbreaks. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV by clearly stating the position that you are applying for through THIS LINK On OR before March 21, 2025

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.