Field officer (Talaafar)

[Telafar,Iraq ]

Job description

 

The field officer ensures effective planning, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of the health programs. The position is based in Ninawa/Talafar Hospital Project Location administratively with  travel to Cordaid offices in Baghdad and Erbil Governorate.

He/she is responsible for Cordaid supported to primary and the hospital health care facilities including assistance to facilities receiving wounded casualties in the area of operation. He/she works in collaboration with health authorities towards their goal of ensuring that the target population has access to quality MHPSS  health services.

Duties and responsibilities: 

 

• Under the supervision of the Project Officer and Project Manager, the Field Officer maintains a comprehensive understanding of the  health system and  health situation of sick and wounded in his Area of Responsibility (AOR) through ensuring continuous collection, analysis and synthesis of relevant information.
• Participates in assessments, analysis, reviews and evaluation of access to health care for civilians affected by conflict to make relevant proposals that are based on Cordaid institutional priorities and Iraqi Ministry of Health policies.
• Participates in defining objectives, plans of action, resource requirements and reviews of the PHC and MHPSS projects in Talafar Hospital .
• Supports and follows-up project implementation in AOR to ensure smooth running, effective, evidence-based health services according to agreed health objectives of PfR and in line with MOH policy.
• Provides guidance to the DoH workforce, in collaboration with health authorities and organizes for capacity building as needed.
• Monitors the MHPSS projects through regular visits and provides internal oral or/and written reporting about field visits, including analysis and recommendations.
• Participates in the identification and follow-up of the rehabilitation and construction requirements MHPSS project.
• Liaises logistic department regarding the necessary supplies required in the health hospital project.
• Managing the field project staff and coordinating with the local government arthritis
• Following up the project location inside Talafar hospital providing the good quality services.
• Meeting the consortium managers in Baghdad and Erbil office to support if there are need.
• Attending the subcluster meeting as Health, MHPSS/GBV and protection and be a focal person to update the NGOs Cordaid Health and Protection activities.

• Builds and maintains positive working relationships/networks with health authorities, health staff other health actors.

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  Cooperates with other Cordaid departments to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach and in line with Cordaid communication procedures and the strategy of the Sub-Delegation.

• Understands and adheres to the Fundamental Principles Cordaid Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the Cordaid Code of Conduct.
• Understands the roles of the components of Cordaid Movement.
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
• Represents Cordaid in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and Cordaid.
• Interprets and translates when required during meetings or any medical related article/document from Arabic to English and reverse.
• Perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary and as requested.
• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
• Is aware of the Mission’s objectives and has a good knowledge of Cordaid movement and other contacts relevant to the position.
• Collects and shares information so as to improve the Cordaid’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
• Represents the Cordaid in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the Cordaid’s image.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.
• Is aware of socio-political situation and keeps information up-to-date.
• Advises Cordaid colleagues on issues related to local culture, politics, economy, security etc.
• Willing to work outside official working hours when required.

 

Code of Conduct

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding, and any suggested violation to Cordaid’s Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear, or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.

 

 

 

 

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, with the contact details of three professional references to [email protected], before the deadline which is Aug 17, 2021.

 

Note: Please include the “** FO 2021**” in the subject line of your email. Any email without the subject line will not be considered.

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Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more on our commitment to Integrity, click here: https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/. An integrity screening will be part of this application procedure.