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Health Field Officer
Sudanese Red Crescent Society
 Position Type: Full-time
 Section/Unit: Health Department / Community Health Department
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: West Darfur – Elgenena SRCS Branch Office
 Duration: 12 Months
 Closing Date: 30 Sept 2021

 
 Background:

The Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is a lead National society in providing quality humanitarian work, was established in 1956. (SRCS) was accepted into the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. (SRCS) a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The SRCS operates across the Sudan with 18 branches, more than 75 units and an active volunteer base of about 35,000.

The mission of (SRCS)  is to Provide humanitarian aid services towards building secure and capable urban and rural communities through the transition to resilience, recovery, rehabilitation  and development, in compliance with International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Principles and guidelines and in conformity with international human rights, through a sustainable development approach where environment conservation and rationalized use of natural resources are considered top priorities to help guarantee a safe global environment for future generations.

SRCS operates in West Darfur State health services have been under resourced, qualified staff were scarced to be part of minimizing the mass internal displacement of people. NGOs, UN, and other agencies have made massive efforts to address the health needs of the IDPs and to some extent to the host populations.

According to the National program of the Federal Ministry of Health to reduce the malnutrition diseases especially among under five years, where there were many interventions, studies and surveys to reduce malnutrition diseases.

West Darfur state is prone to emergencies including outbreaks of diseases, flooding and conflicts. WD has one of the highest under-five mortality rates of 91.4 per 1000 live births compared with the national average of 52 per 1,000 live births (MICS 2014).
Health services are not well developed anywhere even before the war, and have been deteriorated in the long conflict period, affecting remote rural areas especially in nomad settlement areas.

In this project SRCS with the support of UNICEF will provide health and nutrition services in some of the facilities in El-Geneina, Sirba and Habila locality in collaboration with UNICEF and Ministry of Health at both levels (State and Federal) and the other line ministries.

Job purpose

To contribute to the efficient and effective implementation of Nutrition activities of the project in the targeted locations in West Darfur State.

 



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

The Health Coordinator will perform the following roles and responsibilities:

  • The field officer ensures effective planning, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of the health and nutrition programs based in targeted locations in (West Darfur State) WDS.
  •  He/she is responsible for the implementation of planned activities at the level of primary health care facilities and community level in the area of operation.
  • He/she works in collaboration with health and nutrition coordinators at state branch office and the authorities towards their goal of ensuring that the target population has access to quality health services.
  • Builds and maintains positive working relationships/networks with Field team, health authorities, health & nutrition staff and other health actors and local authorities to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach for proper implementation of planned activities according to the work plan adhering to the budget according to SRCS standards and oversee program spending per budgets and pipelines.
  • Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement and adheres to the Code of Conduct.
  • Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
  • Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
  • Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees.
  • Perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary and as requested.
  • Under the supervision of the Branch Director and guidance of Health and Nutrition Coordinators, the Field Officer maintains a comprehensive understanding of the health system and Health & Nutrition situation in his Area of Responsibility (AOR) through ensuring continuous collection, analysis and synthesis of relevant information.
  • Lead the field team(s), Respect & maintain excellent communications with team(s) staff, advice and support them.
  • Participates in assessments, analysis, reviews and evaluation of access to health & nutrition care.
  • Participates in defining objectives, plans of action, resource requirements and reviews of Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC).
  • Supports and follows-up PHCC project implementation in AOR to ensure smooth running, effective, evidence-based health services according to agreed project objectives and in line with MOH policy.
  • Provides guidance to the PHCCs workforce, in collaboration with health authorities and organizes for capacity building as needed.
  • Participates in the identification and follow-up of the rehabilitation and requirements PHCCs project.
  • Support logistic officer when & wherever needed
  • Represent Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) in Nutrition coordination meetings at West Darfur State with the government bodies, international agencies, other NGOs and other stakeholders in a professional manner at all times.
  • Ensure best practices and lesson learnt are documented.
  • Support to establish and maintain reporting systems and data flow mechanisms and prepare and provide regular monthly progress reports in coordination with the state branch director and health and nutrition coordinators.
  • Other duties as assigned by the branch director and health and nutrition coordinators.

 

 


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

  • A bachelor’s degree (master’s or higher-level preferred) in a relevant field of study such as health and nutrition science, social science, project management.
  • Good knowledge of English, both oral and written.
  • At least 3 years working in the health and nutrition field during emergency situation in the humanitarian settings.
  • The following experience would be highly advisable:
  • Proper monitoring and evaluation skills in Health & nutrition activities.
  • Data collection & project reporting.
  • Program Management 
  • Representation and Coordination skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical issues effectively and persuasively
  • Skills in conducting a community assessment and incorporating data into the health & nutrition services.

Core competency:

Personal competencies would have to be as well taken into account:

  • Good reporting skills.
  • Good knowledge of Word, Power Point and Excel.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Capacity to learn fast.
  • Capacity to work in an autonomous way.
  • Active and proactive attitude.
  • Ability to multi-task, ability to handle pressure well, flexibility, adaptability to transition.

 

 


  • Females’ candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Interested candidates are invited to send their application, with their CV, copies of certificates should be submit online through sudanjob.net website. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. All inquiries should be addressed directly to Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) & Labour Office.
  • Closing date will be on day: 30 September 2021. Any application after this date will not be considered.

 









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