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

The Staff Health Officer 1 is the primary focal point in administering the ICRC default insurance, in line with the ICRC policies and the applicable laws and regulations

They support the activities of the Staff Health unit, which involves implementing the ICRC's staff health strategy across various domains like health promotion and prevention, health insurance, and medical information management.

Relationships

• Internally, consults and aligns with the Lead Staff Health Officer for related and relevant activities in scope;
• At regional level, interacts with the Staff Health Manager.
• Externally, maintains working relations with clinics/hospitals regarding staff health.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Review and process medical claims for anonymization and approval of medical expenses
• Oversee the recruitment medical examination process by monitoring results, ensuring necessary follow-ups, and confirming fitness-to-work
• Carries out health briefings for all new ICRC staff.
• Manages medical files, monitors employees’ absenteeism, staff health documentation and health absence justification
• Counsel and guide staff on health-related concerns
• Implements and supervises staff health policies and the ICRC HIV/AIDS programme
• Conducts Health Risk Assessment for the MSSC Context
• 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.
• Registers and handles information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentially; ensures strict respect for medical confidentiality
• Reports to Staff Health Officer 2 and provides feedback and recommendations on issues related to the staff's health.

Selection Requirements

• Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar function (occupational health nursing, medical benefits/claims management) with good references
• Knowledgeable in basic psychosocial support, or approaches to occupational stress and wellbeing
• Excellent communication skills, including therapeutic communication and regular workplace correspondence in English, both spoken and written    
• Organized, reliable, and able to report on-site daily
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel 

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

Application Reminders

If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through the Apply now button below and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter.
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Deadline of Application: 18 June 2025
Target Start Date: Immediately
Contract Duration: Fixed-Term Contract Until December 2025
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.