FIRST AID & PREHOSPITAL CARE FIELD OFFICER - HARGEISA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FIRST AID & PREHOSPITAL CARE FIELD OFFICER

HARGEISA

About the Job

The First Aid & Prehospital Care Field Officer supports in the implementation of the First Aid program and health activities in Somaliland. S/he carries out all the duties and responsibilities of the role in consultation with the respective field management, technical supervisor, health unit and wider support teams.

This is a national/resident position based in Hargeisa, Somaliland

Duties and Responsibilities

· In liaison with interlocutors, identifies new areas of priority for First Aid Activities and develops assessments and analyses for the new projects

· Supports in development of the First Aid training program content, structure and activity plans

· Assists in the technical supervision, training of Emergency First Aid action teams, monitoring skills levels and retraining as required

· Collaborates with SRCS to ensure a coherent standardised and quality programme is being presented to the participants

· Monitors First Aid inventory levels and re orders when necessary

· Collects and analyses statistical data and continuously updates the First Aid program database

· Develops and maintains collaborative relationship with the various health interlocutors

· Provides technical support to First Aid Training of Trainers (ToT) for new and refresher trainings

· Provides reports on training, activity and response data

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· University degree in medical or paramedical discipline or a related field

· At least 4 years professional experience in similar health activities

· First Aid knowledge with a valid First Aid certificate

· Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy

· Excellent planning and organizational skills

· Strong facilitation, presentation and report writing 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**

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali

· Computer proficiency especially in MS Office suite

We Offer

· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization

· Training and development opportunities

· A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

How to apply:

Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 20^th December 2020. Clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message. **

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to *sokrecruitment@icrc.org.***

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