Country: Philippines
Closing date: 10 Aug 2016
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been working in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982.
The ICRC delegation in the Philippines is looking for suitable candidates for:
MEDICAL FIELD OFFICER
based in Cotabato City
The Medical Field Officer contributes to the overall implementation of ICRC Health Programs in Mindanao with main focus on access to first aid, essential medical care and physical rehabilitation for weapon wounded patients. He/she is under the direct supervision of Cotabato Head of Office, the technical supervision of Cotabato Senior Medical Field Officer and the overall technical supervision of the Health Delegate in Davao.
MAIN TASKS
· Maintains and expands network of health facilities in Cotabato AoR, including contacts with social welfare services to ensure weapon wounded patients have access to appropriate medical care
· Participates in assessments of health structures and services in Cotabato AoR as well as the population who has access to these services
· Identifies health facilities and communities to be supported by the ICRC assistance programs
· Sustains close communication and coordination with regional health authorities and external partners to ensure smooth implementation of the ICRC Health activities
· Organises and participates in First Aid Training for RHUs and communities in chosen areas
· Identifies training needs, support in planning and organisation of training workshops for medical professionals from ICRC supported hospitals
· Participates in integrated detention visits in Cotabato AoR to assess the health services, inmates’ health status and their access to health care
· Plans and implements specific interventions in close collaboration with the Protection-Detention department if needed
· Maintains a network of contacts with the chapters of Philippines Red Cross in Cotabato AoR.
· Provides regular and ad-hoc reports on significant health events, meetings with interlocutors and regular activities
REQUIRED PROFILE
· A Registered Nurse or a Medical Doctor
· At least 4-year practical experience in the medical field
· Good knowledge of public health and local services
· Fluent in written and spoken English
· Fluent in spoken Maranao or Maguindanaoan
· Good computer skills
· Good analytical and communication skills
Closing date of application: 10 August 2016
Contract start: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Open-ended
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter and copy of valid NBI clearance to man_hr_services@icrc.org, with subject line: SURNAME First name – COT Medical Field Officer
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Office Address: 16 R Garcia Street, Cotabato City Philippines
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.