Job Information ASB Health and Protection Officer NGO Information
Contact Name
Contact Email
Job Information
Contract Duration 1 year
Governorate Al Anbar
Job Shift 8am-5pm
Nationality National
Working Hours Full Time
Posted 2021-06-22
Requirements
Minimum Education Bachelor Degree
Degree Title University degree health-related
Minimum Experience 3 Year
Required Travel 50%
Job Status
No Of Jobs 1
Published Date 2021-06-22
Deadline Date 2021-07-04
Location
[Anbar,Iraq ]
Description

Job advertisement – ASB Health and Protection Officer Anbar

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) - the Workers' Samaritan Federation - is a German aid and welfare organisation, engaged in areas such as civil protection, rescue services and social welfare services. As a non-political and non-denominational organisation, ASB has, since its foundation in 1888, represented continuity and reliability.

Since August 2014, ASB established its own office in Dohuk and recently implemented projects in the sectors health, WASH, protection and livelihood for IDPs, refugees and host communities, valued at € 15 million.

ASB expanded its presence to all governorate of Iraq, in 2017, opening one office in Baghdad and offices in Anbar and Salah ad-Din governorate, increasing the portfolio of its programs to effectively satisfy the immediate needs of thousands of beneficiaries while responding to the developmental plan of the country.

Funded by the German Development Cooperation (BMZ), the objective of the project “Improvement of the health care system in underserved regions of Anbar Province, Iraq” (IRK1903) is to improve the health status and health outcomes for the most vulnerable, to create resilient health structures and to contribute to stabilising the livelihoods in underserved areas of governorate of Anbar.

The incumbent will assist ASB to achieve the project objectives.

Type of contract

Fixed, short Duration

Closing date:

04th July 2021

Duration

15th of July 2021-31st of December 2021.

Duty Station:

Ramadi, Anbar governorate.

 

Position Title:  ASB Health and Protection Officer Anbar

 

Responsibilities & tasks:

Under direct supervision of Health and Protection Program Manager (HPM), the incumbent is required to achieve the following tasks:

 

  • Carry out needs assessment and reviews in communities to determine development interventions that are required.
  • Coordinate the preparation of Health & Protection projects plans and budgets within the cluster.
  • Ensure availability of qualitative and quantitative Health & Protection data and information for input into ASB reports.
  • Build capacity of volunteers, communities, Government partners and other partners in Health & Protection issues.
  • Participate in children mapping and monitoring processes in communities to ensure participation of children and their families in health activities.
  • Ensure implementation of Audit and Risk Assessment recommendations in Health & Protection projects and their impact.
  • Facilitate and report (weekly, quarterly and annually) on Health & Protection activities, outputs and outcomes in the served communities.
  • Ensure representation of ASB office at District and Regional events related to Health & Protection where ASB is invited and report on them to the Health and Protection Program Manager.
  • Maintains contacts database and arranges meetings with external stakeholders.
  • Accompanies and supports the Head of Health Dept. in internal and external meetings and field visits.
  • Represents the Health and Protection Program Manager in external and internal meetings.
  • Monitors and reports on health-related issues relevant to the activities of the Health Project.
  • Gathers and compiles health data and statistics and writes minutes of workshops and meetings.
  • Monitors storage, expiry dates of medical stocks and follows-up on ASB donations (maximum 6 months before expiry dates) in cooperation with the HPM.
  • Knows, applies and complies with all the administrative procedures linked to his work (financial and HR such as appraisals, time reporting, budget follow up, etc.).
  • Prepares adequate administrative and financial documentation necessary for implementation of assigned tasks for approval by the Health and Protection Program Manager and to be forwarded to ASB Admin/Finance department in Duhok.
  • Registers and treats information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentiality.
  • Translation of program-related documents.
  • Assisting staff members and beneficiaries on field.
  • Analyzing data outcomes.
  • Updating lists and tables on different platforms/software.
  • Monitoring daily PHC work and inventory of the 4 health centres, targeted by the IRK1903 project.
  • Any other tasks as directed by the Health and Protection Program Manager. 

    Job advertisement – ASB Health and Protection Officer Anbar

    Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) - the Workers' Samaritan Federation - is a German aid and welfare organisation, engaged in areas such as civil protection, rescue services and social welfare services. As a non-political and non-denominational organisation, ASB has, since its foundation in 1888, represented continuity and reliability.

    Since August 2014, ASB established its own office in Dohuk and recently implemented projects in the sectors health, WASH, protection and livelihood for IDPs, refugees and host communities, valued at € 15 million.

    ASB expanded its presence to all governorate of Iraq, in 2017, opening one office in Baghdad and offices in Anbar and Salah ad-Din governorate, increasing the portfolio of its programs to effectively satisfy the immediate needs of thousands of beneficiaries while responding to the developmental plan of the country.

    Funded by the German Development Cooperation (BMZ), the objective of the project “Improvement of the health care system in underserved regions of Anbar Province, Iraq” (IRK1903) is to improve the health status and health outcomes for the most vulnerable, to create resilient health structures and to contribute to stabilising the livelihoods in underserved areas of governorate of Anbar.

    The incumbent will assist ASB to achieve the project objectives.

    Type of contract

    Fixed, short Duration

    Closing date:

    04th July 2021

    Duration

    15th of July 2021-31st of December 2021.

    Duty Station:

    Ramadi, Anbar governorate.

     

    Position Title:  ASB Health and Protection Officer Anbar

     

    Responsibilities & tasks:

    Under direct supervision of Health and Protection Program Manager (HPM), the incumbent is required to achieve the following tasks:

     

    • Carry out needs assessment and reviews in communities to determine development interventions that are required.
    • Coordinate the preparation of Health & Protection projects plans and budgets within the cluster.
    • Ensure availability of qualitative and quantitative Health & Protection data and information for input into ASB reports.
    • Build capacity of volunteers, communities, Government partners and other partners in Health & Protection issues.
    • Participate in children mapping and monitoring processes in communities to ensure participation of children and their families in health activities.
    • Ensure implementation of Audit and Risk Assessment recommendations in Health & Protection projects and their impact.
    • Facilitate and report (weekly, quarterly and annually) on Health & Protection activities, outputs and outcomes in the served communities.
    • Ensure representation of ASB office at District and Regional events related to Health & Protection where ASB is invited and report on them to the Health and Protection Program Manager.
    • Maintains contacts database and arranges meetings with external stakeholders.
    • Accompanies and supports the Head of Health Dept. in internal and external meetings and field visits.
    • Represents the Health and Protection Program Manager in external and internal meetings.
    • Monitors and reports on health-related issues relevant to the activities of the Health Project.
    • Gathers and compiles health data and statistics and writes minutes of workshops and meetings.
    • Monitors storage, expiry dates of medical stocks and follows-up on ASB donations (maximum 6 months before expiry dates) in cooperation with the HPM.
    • Knows, applies and complies with all the administrative procedures linked to his work (financial and HR such as appraisals, time reporting, budget follow up, etc.).
    • Prepares adequate administrative and financial documentation necessary for implementation of assigned tasks for approval by the Health and Protection Program Manager and to be forwarded to ASB Admin/Finance department in Duhok.
    • Registers and treats information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentiality.
    • Translation of program-related documents.
    • Assisting staff members and beneficiaries on field.
    • Analyzing data outcomes.
    • Updating lists and tables on different platforms/software.
    • Monitoring daily PHC work and inventory of the 4 health centres, targeted by the IRK1903 project.
    • Any other tasks as directed by the Health and Protection Program Manager. 
Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Core competences

  • Planning and managing projects and activities.
  • Innovative and creative thinking.
  • Leadership and Team management skills.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good planning, organizational and time management skills.

 

Minimum required knowledge & experience:

 

  • University degree in health-related discipline.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in public health sector or in INGO/NGO in health, and in implementing health programs/projects, coordination and monitoring.
  • Good knowledge of health legislations in Iraq, and in coordination and communication with line agencies, Governmental Health institution and NGOs/INGOs.
  • Previous experience working in the district and Regions targeted by the project.
  • Good computer skills (word, excel, power point).
  • Iraqi national (preferable female) with excellent command of written and spoken Arabic & English (from Anbar).
  • Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
  • Ability to work under stress and within tight deadlines.

ASB have zero tolerance for SEA, fraud and corruption, ASB core policy is ruled by the code of conduct, which is obligatory followed by the team, contractors, partners.

Gender Equality: ASB is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer 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.”

Start of work: As soon as possible.

 

How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants must send their most recent CV with a cover letter to asb3.iraq@gmail.com

Subject line must read: ASB Health and Protection Officer Anbar

Deadline for receiving applications: 4th July 2021.

Note: Applications not meeting the specified minimum requirements or received after closing date may not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview that may include a written test of communication and writing skills.

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