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Philippines: Medical Field Officer based in Cotabato (for Philippine nationals only)

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Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross
Country: Philippines
Closing date: 19 Jan 2018

Join an international organization. The ICRC Mindanao sub-delegation is looking for a:

MEDICAL FIELD OFFICER

based in Cotabato

The Medical Field Officer contributes to the overall implementation of the ICRC Health Program within a multidisciplinary team for his/her area of responsibility especially in Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao. He/she will build and expand his/her network with relevant interlocutors: Health Authorities at Regional, Provincial and local level, Philippine Red Cross and other NGOs. He/She also participates in the analysis of the context focusing on access to health and medical care of the civilian population.

MAIN TASKS:

  • Responsible for the follow-up of weapon-wounded patients in relation to the armed-conflict and ensures access to medical care

  • Provides regular and ad-hoc support to hospitals and RHUs and monitors their utilization

  • Organizes First Aid Trainings to population identified by ICRC

  • Identifies patients with disabilities and refers them to the Davao Jubilee Foundation

  • Participates in health assessments in a multidisciplinary team

REQUIRED PROFILE:

A successful candidate will have:

  • A university degree in the health sector or equivalent (nursing, medicine)

  • At least 4 years practical experience in the medical field

  • Good knowledge and understanding of public health and local health services and systems

  • Experience as a first aid trainer

  • Fluency in written and spoken English, Tagalog, Maranao and Maguindanaon

  • Good organizational skills

  • Good analytical skills

  • Good communication skills

  • The ability to work under stressful conditions while maintaining patience, perseverance, self-confidence

A successful candidate may have:

  • Experience in working with the administration of health and medical structures in the Philippines

  • Good interpersonal skills and a good network of contacts

  • Awareness and respect of professional and institutional ethics, particularly with respect to confidentiality

  • Flexibility to work several weeks in the field and to travel to different areas

  • Good knowledge of Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao Provinces(an asset)

The ICRC offers:

  • A meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Opportunities for continued learning and development

    Duration of contract: Open-ended

    Contract Start: As soon as possible

Closing date of application: 19 January 2018

*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is successfully filled. Recruitment may close before deadline of applications.*


How to apply:

Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter to dav_hr_services@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME First name – “Site” “Position applied for” (cover letter, resume).

*Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. A valid NBI clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.*

Office Address:

Davao: 2F Tavera Business Center, Corner J. Camus Extension and Araullo Streets, 8000 Davao City

Cotabato: 016 R. Garcia Street, 9600 Cotabato City

To learn more about the ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website www.icrc.org/ph and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICRCph.


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