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.