Head of COVID Health Response I International Rescue Committee, Cox's Bazar, BD

Head of COVID Health Response

International Rescue Committee Company Location Cox's Bazar, BD

Requisition ID: req8837

Job Title: Head of COVID Health Response

Sector: HealthEmployment Category: Fixed TermEmployment Type: Full-TimeOpen to Expatriates: YesLocation: Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Job Description

IRC has been present in Bangladesh since 2017 and obtained registration with the NGOAB in March 2018. Since IRC obtained registration in March 2018, it has moved quickly to expand its integrated emergency health and protection response through both direct and partner-based programming focused on primary healthcare, women’s protection and empowerment, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child protection. Through 2018, the IRC’s response strategy will primarily target Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, while meeting the significant needs in both refugee and host populations, as already existing vulnerabilities are compounded with cyclical monsoon and cyclone seasons that impose additional threats to the lives and protection of those refugees as well as vulnerable host populations. IRC is growing its programming to cover education and livelihoods/DRR, as well as its geographic foot print in the host community and to other parts of the country.

Purpose of the Role

Head of COVID Health Response (HCHR) will act as the overall lead in-country for the IRC’s COVID-19 Response. Under the supervision of Deputy Director Program, the HCHR will work collaboratively with the Country Health Coordinator and supervise all clinical, operational and programmatic aspects of the COVID-19 Response in Bangladesh.Highlights Of Key Responsibilities

Review the current IRC’s COVID-19 response strategy to ensure that is it is aligned with the MoH revised COVID-19 response strategy as well as responding to the current needs/tends of the outbreak.

Coordinate and collaborate with the Country Program, particularly CD, DDP, DDO, Finance Controller and Health Coordinator.

Contribute to the IRC’s strategic response plan for COVID-19 response.

Oversee IRC’s COVID-19 response activities, ensuring high quality in accordance with technical best practice and IRC approaches.

Ensure that COVID-19 response project meets high standards in design, monitoring and evaluation through IRC’s Project Cycle Management System.

Update program SOPs and protocols based on the most available guidance and evidence.

Ensure clinical management and infection prevention and control procedures are being applied by clinical staff according to a strict protocol.

Support the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for health programs in line with IRC guidelines and according to internal and donor requirements.

Provide technical support for organization of the PPE, drug management, and medical supply systems.

In-conjunction with supply chain, and medical logistician, overall supervision of medical supply forecasting, procurement and distribution for the COVID-19 response.

Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams, promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment.

Lead project review process with the health coordinator, Clinical Lead, M&E Coordinator to ensure project is managed according to Results Based Management.

Lead the process of implementing Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) plan. He/She will ensure that all staff understand the requirements of the CHS for good programming. Support the Program staff apply CHS practice in all aspect of project implementation.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other actors, donors, and key stakeholders and raise visibility around IRC’s response.

Establish and maintain networks with UN, INGOs, MOH, and local partners at local level to promote effective collaboration.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Provide a strong and thorough handover at the end of deployment.

This position may enter the red zone/wet area of the isolation unit.

Qualifications

10 years’ experience leading complex on site emergency health response projects and/or programs requiring extensive judgment and interpretation. Diverse geographical professional experience preferred.

Demonstrated ability to influence peer agencies, local government and community leaders to work effectively towards a common and agreed upon result.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate and implement best practices and processes affecting multiple technical specialties to achieve rapid, consistent and high quality outcomes.

Experience developing, resourcing and leading large budget, complex projects spanning multiple technical specialties.

Excellent verbal and written skills in English and French required.

Specific Educational Qualification

University degree in Medical Science, MPH and related field or equivalent experience.

Standard of Professional ConductIRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.Gender Equality & Equal OpportunityWe are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?

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