Career Opportunity with International Rescue Committee
Senior Health Support Officer

  
Country: Bangladesh
Job Title: Senior Health Support Officer
Department: Assisted Passage Program (APP)
Contract length: Till 31st August 2025 (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)		 Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Ukhiya Office
Reporting to: Senior Health Manager
Expected Start Date: At Earliest
Remuneration Package: Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)
Program Brief
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.

Purpose

The Senior Health Support Officer - Health will play a crucial role in supporting the operational needs of health programs, ensuring the smooth functioning of health facilities, and maintaining high standards of service delivery. This role involves overseeing logistics, facility maintenance, supply chain management, and supporting field activities.

Major Responsibilities

Logistics Management:

  • Oversee the storage, maintenance, and shipment of goods and materials.
  • Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing materials.
  • Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to health facilities.

Facility Maintenance:

  • Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of health facilities.
  • Oversee the maintenance of utilities such as water supply, electrical systems, and generators.
  • Manage outsourced service providers for cleaning and technical services.

Supply Chain Management:

  • Liaise with procurement and operations units for material procurement.
  • Manage inventory of non-medical supplies and ensure accurate record-keeping.
  • Prepare and submit monthly stock and consumption reports.

Field Support Activities:

  • Provide operational support to field teams and ensure smooth coordination.
  • Assist in planning and managing the shipment of goods between project sites.
  • Support emergency preparedness and response activities.

Reporting and Documentation:

  • Prepare and submit regular operational reports to the Program Support Manager.
  • Ensure all documentation related to logistics, maintenance, and supply chain is up-to-date and accurate.
Requirements
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Health facility/Logistic/Operation/Program support management
  • Experience of working with UN Agencies or Non-Governmental Organizations
  • People who have knowledge in Chittagogian language will get preference.
  • Very good skills MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  • Excellent interpersonal and team skills
  • Dedications to humanitarian principles and values
  • Dedications to and understanding of IRC’s aims, values and principles
   
Specific Educational Qualification
  • Minimum Graduation in relevant field

How to Apply: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req58076/Senior-Health-Support-Officer

Application Deadline: May 18, 2025

Standard of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.