Global Surge Team Roster : Health Coordinator
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: New York
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
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 50 countries and more than 25 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.
The IRC's Global Surge Team (GST) is a roster of esteemed and
highly qualified humanitarian professionals who deploy on short
notice to non-emergency and emergency contexts to support the IRC's
mission. Members of the GST provide specialist support where talent
is most needed for short-term deployments of up to three months.
The GST is a flexible employment opportunity for staff, requiring
members to be available for deployments only 50% of the year (with
opportunities for additional deployments if incumbent is
interested).
Job Overview:The Health Coordinator, Global Surge will provide
leadership and direction in strengthening an effective, timely,
high-quality emergency health response. The Health Coordinator will
also coordinate different components of the response including
primary health, reproductive health, and nutrition. They will
likewise ensure national and international guidelines are adhered
to as well as uphold quality standards and ensure results-based
monitoring & evaluation.
Major Responsibilities:* Ensure high-quality and timely integrated
health assessments of the humanitarian needs and provide
prioritized recommendations for program interventions to the
country and technical leads;* Design program responses and
strategy, including geographic areas of intervention, in
coordination with internal and external actors;* Draft technical
proposals and budgets for international donors, work in close
collaboration with IRC grants and finance staff to finalize
proposals and answer requests for additional information;* Lead
health program implementation, including staff recruitment and
training, workplan development, procurement and inventory planning,
and budget management;* Prepare donor and management reports on
grants and sector activities;* Select and implement appropriate
monitoring and evaluation systems; ensure consistent reporting and
analysis of results to improve program efficiency and quality;*
Ensure compliance with IRC policy and procedures throughout the
program team and activities;* Represent and coordinate with other
agencies, local government, donors, and other partners to promote
delivery of standard methodology humanitarian assistance;* Support
media and communications activities as requested;* Create an
inclusive environment where diversity, different work styles,
personalities and approaches are valued, and prioritize capacity
building of team;* Model inclusive behaviors to team members
(ensuring all members' voices are heard); acknowledges own biases
and learning on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion;* Provide a
comprehensive handover to successor.
Job Requirements:* Master's or post-graduate degree in Public
Health or equivalent;* Minimum 3-5 years' work experience in their
field at the coordinator level or above required;* Effective
leading and building programs and/or operations in fast-paced,
multifaceted environments. Leadership and team management skills
are important;* Solid track record leading in an emergency
environment and/or start-up environment as part of a multinational
team, as well as resource mobilization for health emergencies;*
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including
demonstrated ability to communicate technical information in a
clear manner;* Fluency in English. Working knowledge of French
strongly preferred.* Digital literacy: MS Word, Excel & email
applications required; MS Access, Project & GIS preferred;*
Excellent writing and editing skills, and can effectively write and
edit grant proposals and reports;* Effective people- and
program-management skills in acute emergency contexts: can train
and lead staff productively under stressful circumstances;*
Flexible, focused, and reliable in an environment of changing
demands.
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.
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