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Staff Health Supervisor(Afghan Female Only)Re-Announced

Kabul

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Kabul
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date:

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.
  • Act as the forward-facing point of escalation for any pandemic disease clinical questions for all IRC Afghanistan staff and their family members.
  • Being as benevolence committee of IRC and required to check all documentation related to health of IRC staff or close family members.
  • Provide telehealth examination and advice to IRC staff. Please note this position will not require physical examination or in-person examination.
  • Provide clinically relevant advice and support to the IRC-Afghanistan HR lead and Safety and Security head-on issues related to local pandemic disease outbreak trends.
  • Lead and/or assist local the Safety and Security team in contact tracing of staff who may have physical contact with a suspected/confirmed pandemic disease staff member in the Office and provide updated information and guidance.
  • Maintain close review of epidemic trends, testing capacity and treatment facilities and provide regular update to his/her supervisor and close communication with the Ministry of Public Health is required.
  • Track and report suspected/confirmed any kind of pandemic cases in IRC Afghanistan Offices to the IRC Afghanistan Focal Point (minimum weekly communication)
  • Ensure that the staff working environment is suitable to control infection, with Infection Prevention and Control practices practiced and observed by the staff all the time.
  • Advise staff on individual-level risk mitigation measures and individualized guidance on how to safely self-isolate through individual consultations and group training (remote/in-person).
  • Maintain at a minimum weekly communication and symptom monitoring of IRC Afghanistan staff in self-isolation.
  • Conduct follow-up on daily basis with suspected/confirmed COVID-19 and any other type of Pandemic disease for IRC staff to monitor symptoms and the general wellbeing and provide necessary health guidance.
  • Ensure that staff communications are timely and accurate, including regular status updates and sharing reports and results with IRC SMT.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with private health information of staff as per IRC policies. 
  • Attend in trainings/e-meetings conducted by the IRC Health Team and escalate clinical questions and concerns through this channel.
  • Maintain regular team, skype and or phone communication with the Field Coordinators and department heads and collect information on staff health condition.
  • Conduct all pandemic and COVID-related training for IRC staff when advised by the COVID focal points.
  • Any other tasks related to the job assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must have an MD degree from a recognized/reputable university.
  • At least 3-4 years of experience working as a licensed medical provider (medical doctor or medical officer- depending on the local cadre/endorsed by Ministry of Public Health)
  • Prior experience working with health organizations, in particular international organizations are preferred.
  • Prior experience in providing mental health support is highly preferred.
  • Experience in working in health crises/emergencies is highly preferred. 
  • Prior experience in conducting training in areas of infectious disease and public health.
  • Strong clinical knowledge of Pandemic and its local trend in Afghanistan
  • Excellent understanding of the Afghan healthcare system
  • Must be fluent in English language, as well as the local languages (Dari and/or Pashto) are required.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work and deal successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Strong time-management skills (task prioritization, work-plan development, reporting, etc.)
  • Ability to work both independently and with cross-functional team structure.
  • Knowledge of Office Package software (Team, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) is needed.

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.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.