Country: Thailand
Closing date: 15 Jan 2019
Vacancy Notice
The ICRC Regional Delegation in Bangkok seeks to fill the following position:
Health Field Officer, based in Bangkok (English&Thai Language Skills)
The Health Field Officer (FHO) contributes to the achievement of the objectives of ICRC health projects in Thailand (PfR), with a focus on the activities related to healthcare in detention, and secondly by working on health data management, institutional reporting, and support to FA, MHPSS and WWAP programs across the country.
He/She will be participating in visits to places of detention in Thailand and FA training, maintaining the working relationships with the relevant local authorities and stakeholders. He/she may also support the health teams in Chiang Mai and Pattani for health activities that may be required.
Your tasks
Participates in health in detention activities in Thailand (visits, assessments, reporting)
Contributes towards the understanding of the prison health system, including the evaluation of the health status and access to healthcare services of detainees, with particular emphasis on medical screening process upon arrival, and continuity of care during the incarceration and after release from prison
Participates in the organization of events such as the postgraduate course on prison health at Thammasat University and the Asia Pacific Conference on Prison Health (APCPH)
Identifies and maintains the working relationships and ensures coordination with medical and non-medical actors in Thailand, keeps contact with health interlocutors from central and local government health offices, I/NGOs under the supervision of the Health Project Manager and senior HFO
Collaborates towards the planning and organizing activities related to of FA training, MHPSS and WWAP
Represents ICRC in meetings with local partners and government agencies
Interprets into Thai language, including translation of written reports and texts.
Selection requirements and experience
Recognised university qualification in nursing/medicine/public health
Minimum 3 years work experience in the health field
Background in public health
Very good command of written and spoken English
Knowledge of Thai local and ASEAN languages will be an asset
Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing)
Your Profile
Understanding and knowledge of the Thai national health care system and fundamentals of public health
Sound understanding of political, social and cultural factors in the Thai and ASEAN contexts
Strong motivation for humanitarian work and sense of responsibility
Availability to travel and work in Thailand
Interest in ICRC health program activities as HealthCare in Detention (HCD), First Aid (FA), Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS), Assistance to Weapon Wounded (WWAP) including action research and teaching with academic institutions
Aptitude to learn and work independently in a cross-cultural environment
Experience in working in prisons and developmental contexts or in engaging with vulnerable groups would be an asset
Strong skills in general administration, oral and written reporting in Thai and English
What we offer
Dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian international set-up
Attractive package depending on qualifications
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as salary expectations, by email only to: ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org
Deadline for applications: 15 January 2019
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview.