Job Description

POSITION:   FIELD HEALTH OFFICER

Job Grade:

4

Department:

Health

Location

Branch

Reports To:

Branch Health Offer

Direct Reports:

Head Nurses

Overall, Job Purpose

Provide technical support and leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of a primary health care program at the Branch level aimed at providing quality healthcare to address the needs of vulnerable communities. Coordinate and supervise the operations of the out-patient and mobile outreach clinics to ensure the delivery of high-quality maternal and child health services, including immunization, nutrition, health and hygiene promotion, and epidemic response. Review and monitor implementation of health program activities and submit periodic update reports in line with health policy and donor requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Program Implementation

• Conduct participatory needs assessments to identify community health needs, set priorities, and develop a capacity strengthening plan to improve the health condition of vulnerable communities.
• Provide technical support and leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated community-based health care program at the Branch level per the approved budget and scope.
• Coordinate and supervise out-patient and mobile outreach clinics to ensure the delivery of high-quality maternal and child health services such as safe motherhood, immunization, and nutrition.
• Implement effective community-based participatory approaches and methodologies, ensuring that effective behavior change strategies are employed to promote hygiene and sanitation initiatives.
• Collect and analyze health data from the field.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on health program activities, progress, and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of health activities.
• Coordinate and supervise home visits to inform and motivate families to improve hygiene and living conditions through information sharing and dissemination of communication materials.
• Review and monitor the implementation of health programs to determine whether community needs are being addressed and prepare periodic reports in line with health policy and donor requirements.

Operations Management

• Provide support to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Branch health program annual work plans with strategic priorities.
• Identify the capacity-building needs of the health team and volunteers, ensuring they are properly trained and well supported to implement program activities.
• Work closely with procurement and logistics to ensure the availability of adequate medicine and related supplies in order to avoid stock-outs.

Strategic Partnerships & Donor Relationships

• Develop and enhance relationships with strategic partners, donors, local authorities, and humanitarian actors to maximize support for humanitarian response.
• Represent SRCS in relevant conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings to conduct periodic reviews of health program activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the SRCS Senior Management.

Skills Required

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