Health Manager (Short-term)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worlds 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 worlds 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 youre a solutions-driven passionate change-maker come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

• Conduct camp-level needs assessments for cervical cancer screening area setup requirements such as examination rooms with privacy separators examination tables waiting area decontamination station and supplies
• Communicate with Project Hands team related to camp screening activities and technical support
• Manage supplies for cervical cancer screening activities such as vaginal speculums acetic acid (5%) thermoablator tips chlorine/bleach solutions vinyl gloves masks IEC materials and documents such as result forms
• Organize and facilitate awareness raising education sessions on cervical cancer prevention VIA screening and early treatment and to encourage for participation in cervical cancer screening activities in the Thai Myanmar Border camps
• Distribute IEC materials related to cervical cancer screening activities in health education sessions
• Support women in understanding the screening process managing concerns and securing consent during screening activities in the camps.
• Conduct capacity building of camp-based healthcare staffs and volunteers related to Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) screening technique preparation of supplies infection control and patient counselling.
• Ensure VIA screen-and-treat protocol is followed during cervical cancer screening activities; acetic acid application result classification (negative/positive/suspicious) same-day thermoablation for eligible cases and timely referral for ineligible or suspicious cases.
• Track and follow up with VIA-positive women to ensure they attend cryotherapy or referral appointments.
• Complete daily client list accurately during field screening activities.
• Supporting Women Health Development among a target population
• H/she will be the focal of PH project and will assist IRCs operation team to conduct camp level PHs campaigns
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Strong clinical skills with up-to-date medical knowledge
• Experience working in partnership with local and community-based partners in health services delivery.
• Good budget management skills.
• Experience in managing and mentoring multicultural staff and ability to manage sizeable multicultural team delivering assistance involving a wide array of program stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
• Strong writing and analytical skills including ability to communicate technical matters to a range of audiences.
• Competent in Windows MS office programs email and relevant health database (HMIS DHIS etc.).
• Professional demeanors.
• Experience in implementation of communicable disease outbreaks investigations and response.

• Fluency in English. Proficiency in Burmese Thai Karen is an advantage.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity Service Equality and accordance with these values the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding Conflicts of Interest Fiscal Integrity and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection power sharing debate and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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