Vacancy Announcement

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.”  The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

The IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

The IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

The IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  The IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The QRCS mission in Bangladesh is committed to adhering to the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence, ensuring that assistance reaches those most in need regardless of their background. The organization continuously strives to enhance its operational capacities and impact through training, capacity building, and the adoption of best practices in humanitarian work.

With a dedicated team of professionals and volunteers, QRCS remains a vital player in the humanitarian landscape of Bangladesh, committed to delivering high-quality aid and fostering sustainable development for the betterment of the communities it serves.

Job Purpose:

Senior Health Officer will be responsible for supporting BDRCS health team to manage and effectively implement the QRCS funded projects in Bangladesh. The Senior Health Officer will be the key member of QRCS in supporting Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) in delivering the health-related projects. The incumbent mainly provides technical, monitoring and other implementation support to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society for ongoing projects and develops new concept notes for mobilising additional resources. In addition to that he/she will support and ensure clinical processes in BDRCS health facilities are conducted in accordance with national and international clinical guidelines and regulations. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide feedback to the Management Team on the overall health situation in the country to aid in both program design and business continuity. Offer technical support to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) for the development and implementation of health projects.
2. Under the supervision of the relevant Unit/Department Manager, develop strategies and health program initiatives related to health operations/programs in close collaboration with BDRCS, in-country members, the government, and other stakeholders.
3. Provide feedback to the relevant Manager and units .
4. Analyse available data and advise on necessary data collection to monitor and inform related activities. Monitor and ensure the quality of technical work implemented by the teams.
5. Provide input for strategic decisions affecting the functional area of responsibility and assist in developing action plans and budgets.
6. Offer technical advice related to the health management of QRCS staff.
7. Represent QRCS in technical meetings, events, and conferences.
8. Work closely with RCRC sectors and partners to ensure that minimum standards in protection, gender, and inclusion are met across all BDRCS health facilities and services.
9. Assist the BDRCS Health team in preparing situation and operational reports.
10. Develop health-related project concept notes and proposals in consultation with BDRCS and the line manager and submit them to potential donors.
11. Ensure linkages with relevant government departments in Bangladesh and coordinate with the UN and other NGOs.
12. Develop QRCS’s operational health plan and support QRCS headquarters in fundraising efforts.
13. Organize and facilitate relevant health trainings, workshops, and meetings in collaboration with BDRCS.
14. Support BDRCS in ensuring the timely and effective implementation of QRCS projects in Bangladesh.
15. Support, monitor, and oversee program implementation based on the approved budget, log-frame, and Plan of Action (PoA).
16. Track the financial management of the project and ensure timely cash forecasts and cash request submissions.
17. Monitor all project activities through regular field visits, produce monitoring reports, and ensure recommendations/issues are discussed with QRCS senior management and followed up on.
18. Ensure the visibility of the project program to meet donor requirements.
19. Ensure regular communication and coordination with the program team, other departments, senior management, and the technical line manager.
20. Prepare necessary reports for the projects on a regular basis as required.
21. Provide support to maintain liaison and coordination with other stakeholders.
22. Maintain a regular flow of information on the projects to QRCS senior management.
23. Support QRCS and BDRCS in documenting case studies, stories, and ensuring visibility, and assist in profiling good practices.
24. Facilitate the development, dissemination, and evaluation of IEC materials at the field level.
25. Provide any other support as required by the QRCS management.

Be responsible for the implementation of medical convoys carried out by QRCS in Bangladesh. This includes planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of these convoys.

Education Requirements:
MBBS, Bachelor/master’s in public health, Epidemiology or other relevant Public Health subject

Experience:

• 5 years of professional experience with health projects.
• Demonstrated experience and achievements in developmental and emergency health projects are required.
• Experience on working emergency health preparedness and response.
• Experience of project planning & budgeting, supervision and management to include monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience of producing project proposal/project concept notes, narrative and financial Reports
• Experience in the management of outbreaks of vector-borne diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, or other health emergencies.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, email and internet)
• Skilled in training, mentoring and coaching individuals and groups, as appropriate.
• Highly motivated, self-starter able to lead a process, engage others and create ownership.
• Flexible and willing to deal with ambiguity, changes and challenges.
• Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Willing to travel and operate in a demanding working environment.

Languages:

• Required Fluently spoken and written English.
• Good command of local language.

Salary Range: Negotiable

Other Benefits

• Festival Bonus
• Life & Medical Insurance
• Provident fund
• Gratuity
• Medical reimbursement for staff and immediate family up to 70,000 BDT per annum.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit the application to this email ID bangladesh.delegation@ifrc.org on or before 25 August 2024. Please state your expected salary in the application.

Please note that this position will close on 25 August 2024, Bangladesh Standard Time. However, IFRC reserves the right to fill the role prior to the advertisement end date. As such, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About Us:

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization. The IFRC Country Delegation in Bangladesh has worked alongside the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) for more than 50 years in humanitarian fields including disaster management, with a focus on the cyclone early warning and response programme in the coastal belt, and disaster preparedness and response during natural disasters.