ICRC First Aid Field Officer Jobs in Nairobi
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.
About the Job
The First Aid Field Officer will support ICRC Somalia Delegation in implementation of First Aid programs and health activities in Somaliland and will also carry out all the duties and responsibilities related to the role in Nairobi.
The role will initially be based in Nairobi
with frequent travels to the different Somalia Red Crescent Society (SRCS) branches within the Somaliland region.
Later, the role will be relocated to Hargeisa.
Duties and Responsibilities
Plans and implements First Aid Training program in collaboration with Somalia Red Crescent Society (SRCS) and in partnership with other members of ICRC Health teams in Somaliland and Somalia
Ensures that the stipulated financial and security regulations are adhered to
Participates in development of the First Aid Training Program content, structure and makes follow up visits
Assists in supervision, training, monitoring skills levels and retraining of Emergency First Aid action teams
Collaborates with SRCS to ensure a coherent standardised and quality programme is being presented to the participants
Monitors First Aid inventory and re order levels when necessary
Produces the required documents for the beneficiary tracking system
Collects and analyses statistical data and continuously updates the First Aid program databases
Contributes to weekly, monthly and quarterly health reports
Participates in multidisciplinary and health structures assessment in his/her area of responsibility
Provides technical support to First Aid Training of Trainers (ToT) for new and refresher trainings
Travels frequently
to the different areas in Somaliland to provide supervision and support in close coordination with the First Aid National Officer (FANO) from SRCS Hargeisa coordination office.
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
University degree in medical or paramedical discipline or a related field
At least three (3) years professional experience in similar health activities
First Aid knowledge with a valid First Aid certificate
Excellent command of English and Somali language
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong facilitation, presentation and training skills
Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Ability to create a focused learning environment at all levels regardless of the audience
Good knowledge of the socio-cultural, economic and political environment of Somaliland
Willing to travel and work in Somaliland.
We Offer
A dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment;
Training and development opportunities;
How to apply
Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 5th September 2018. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.
For more information and job application details, see; ICRC First Aid Field Officer Jobs in Nairobi
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