The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Health Officer plays a key role in the implementation of the IRC’s emergency health response through close follow-up and monitoring of health activities.

The role includes regular field visits, close coordination with health actors, and proactive support to partners in resolving operational and technical challenges.

Major Responsibilities:

Programme Implementation & Field Follow-Up

• Support the implementation and follow-up of emergency health activities in targeted areas.
• Conduct regular field visits to PHCCs, collective shelters, and community-based activities.
• Follow up on day-to-day implementation of partner-led and IRC-supported activities.
• Support outreach activities, mobile services, and emergency response interventions.
• Ensure health activities are implemented in line with IRC procedures, technical guidance, and MoPH protocols.
• Support the organization and follow-up of awareness sessions and outreach activities.
• Assist in identifying operational challenges and escalating issues to supervisors when needed.
• Support referrals and follow-up of vulnerable cases to health and specialized services.

Monitoring, data collection and reporting

• Monitor activities and support tracking of indicators, targets, and workplans.
• Support verification and compilation of partners’ reports and activity data.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and timely documentation of activities and referrals.
• Coordinate with MEAL and partners to ensure quality data collection and reporting.
• Contribute to internal sitreps, updates, and activity reports as requested.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with PHCCs, local partners, municipalities, and community focal points to support implementation.
• Maintain regular communication with partner focal points and field teams.
• Support coordination between IRC departments including Health, Protection, Supply Chain, and MEAL.
• Participate in relevant meetings and field coordination activities as requested.

Key Working Relationships:

Ø  Position Reports to: Health coordinator

Job Requirements:

  Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in health program implementation, preferably in emergency or humanitarian settings.
• Experience working with NGOs and/or community-based health interventions
• Experience in PHC, SRH, MHPSS, or outreach activities is an asset

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with communities and partners.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in rapidly changing environments.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
• Basic reporting and data management skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health or another relevant health-related field.

Language Skills: 

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic are required.

Preferred experience & skills:

• Previous experience in emergency response.
• Familiarity with MoPH systems and PHCC settings.
• Knowledge of community-based health programming and referral pathways.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to conduct frequent field visits and travel within operational areas. 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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