Health Field Officer

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works around the world to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies while promoting respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organisation, and our mandate derives essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and their International Federation to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence.

 

The ICRC is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil union status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Joining the ICRC delegation in Colombia is a unique opportunity to work in a rewarding international humanitarian environment, within multicultural and diverse teams and to benefit from exceptional learning and development opportunities and a competitive salary.

 

Want to know more about our work in Colombia? Visit our websites at:

Colombia - Armed conflict | International Committee of the Red Cross (icrc.org)

Code of conduct for ICRC staff | https://www.icrc.org/en/document/code-of-conduct-for-icrc-staff

 

General Responsabilities

The Health Officer leads, coordinates and ensures the coherence of the implementation, execution and monitoring of Health programs, in the Florence Sub-delegation's area of action, in accordance with the objectives established within the framework of the Delegation's annual planning process (PfR) and contributes to the strategic analysis, both at SD FLO level and with the Health Coordination, of the evolution of the health needs of the beneficiary population and the adaptation of the ICRC response, actively contributing in the planning and coordination of health activities.

 

Tasks and responsibilities

• Accountable for the development of health activities within the area of influence of the Florencia sub-delegation of the ICRC. This encompasses the analysis, planning, execution, monitoring and assessment of these activities.
• Ensures the effective functioning of the health team of the Florencia sub-delegation.
• Implement health activities of the ICRC team following coordination with the Staff Health Team.
• Manages the network of contacts with key stakeholders for the development of health activities.
• Monitors instances of violence against healthcare and proposes interventions in accordance with ICRC guidelines and national regulations.
• Manages health team resources and provides periodic reports as required.
• Plans and implements responses to health emergencies related to armed conflict and other situations requiring rapid response.
• Maintains communication with other ICRC departments.
• Ensures compliance with and promotes compliance with ICRC principles, regulations, codes of conduct, guidelines, and procedures.

 

Minimum requirements and required skills

• The successful candidate will be a professional in nursing or medicine with professional registration.
• A minimum of four years' professional experience is required.
• Knowledge of health regulations in Colombia is essential.
• Experience in primary health care in rural/urban areas and with communities, as well as in the management of health programmes, is required. Knowledge of epidemiology and public health is desirable.
• Proficiency in computer skills (office package) is required.
• Familiarity with the principles and modes of action of the International Committee of the Red Cross is required.
• Knowledge of English is desirable.
• If you do not have Colombian nationality, you must be legally authorized to work in Colombia (work permit, residence or legal status), since the organization does not process visas.

 

The ICRC has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of power. Therefore, all successful candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect and compassion, and we look for candidates who demonstrate behaviours based on these values.

 

What we offer

• Location: Florencia, Caquetá
• Type of contract: Open ended contract (according to Colombian labor legislation)
• Legal benefits: Health, pension, ARL and compensation fund affiliations
• Benefits: support for eyeglasses assistance every two years, recognition of medical expenses not covered by the EPS, mental health and wellnes support
• Possibility of flexible hours
• Salary is established according to the ICRC salary table.
• Benefits in academic studies, languages and professional development.
• Activity rate: 100%
• International savings financed by the organization, 11.5% of the monthly salary.
• 20 working days of vacation
• Start Contract: as soon as possible / 11/05/2024

 

How to apply

Please submit your application no later than October 7th, 2024

• through PandaPé (attach resume and motivation letter in a single PDF document )
• and additionally, you must complete the following form or the link forms.office.com/e/SpsjrHaf1Z.

 

Only complete applications that meet the required selection criteria will be considered.

You will only be contacted by the Human Resources team if you move on to the next stage of the process to schedule a technical test.