Staff Health Officer

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Staff Health Officer is the focal point for all matters relating to the health of ICRC staff in the delegation. In line with ICRC staff health strategy and in collaboration with medical personnel on the spot, s/he promotes and maintains the physical and mental health of ICRC staff. S/He implements the staff health strategy in seven identified domains: Staff health policy; Prevention; Health care and medical emergencies; Stress management and crisis situations; Health insurances; Management of medical information; Monitoring, assessment and feedback.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Carries out health briefings for all new ICRC staff.
• Assesses and supervises living conditions in the delegation and all sub-sites, promotes general hygiene standards (e.g. housing, use of mosquito nets, water filters, hygiene standards of cooks and cleaners, nutritional advice).
• Evaluates the medical structures available and quality of services provided; identifies and monitors services for the referral and treatment of ICRC staff.
• Provides advice and support to ICRC staff with health problems.
• Provides advice on the medical needs of ICRC staff during transportation and coordinates medical evacuations from the field to the capital. Liaises with the Staff Health Centre of Expertise (RH_COE_SAN) at ICRC headquarters and coordinates at local level in case of the repatriation of personnel out of the country.
• Compiles guidelines and procedures to be followed during the medical evacuation of personnel from the field or out of the country.
• Implements and supervises staff health policies and the ICRC HIV/AIDS programme (where applicable) at all sites under responsibility (delegation/sub-delegations).
• Implements and follows up on ICRC stress policy.
• Collects accurate and reliable data on illnesses, accidents and absenteeism, with a view to providing statistics on illnesses and the medical risks taken by all staff.
• Reviews medical invoices for anonymization and approval of medical expenses.
• Reports to delegation management and provides feedback and recommendations on issues related to the staff's health.
• Carries out defusing and creates peer support groups following critical incidents in the field; follows up if further intervention is required.

Certifications / Education required

Medical doctor (master's degree in medicine) or a registered nurse with a valid license to practice.

Professional Experience required

• Minimum Two years' of clinical experience.
• Experience in mental health and stress management.
• Experience in medical evacuation and transportation.
• Experience of working with the ICRC or within the movement is an asset. 
• Knowledge of tropical health and public health.

Competencies

Language

• Arabic: Fluent.
• English: Fluent.
• French: Strong asset. 

What we offer

• Salary Package: 2,037 - 3,311 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.)
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information

• Location: Beirut - Lebanon 
• Working Schedule: Monday till Friday, from 8 Am till 5 Pm. 
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 Year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Estimated start date: 01 November 2024
• Application deadline: 6 October 2024. 

Our Values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this