Country: Somalia
Closing date: 16 Jun 2017
BACKGROUND
The IRC has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgaduud), Mogadishu and Puntland regions implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, WASH, Governance, protection and primary health reaching out to more than 250,000 conflict and drought affected Somalis.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Medical Officer will be working under the direct supervision of the Health Manager and will be directly responsible for overseeing adequate and effective implementation of the Health Program in Mogadishu.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution
- A mature person of high professional discipline and moral integrity, able to work under stress as the situation may dictate
- Must be registered with the Directorate of Health (DoH) or Ministry of Health (MoH) of the Somali Federal Government and allowed to practice in Somalia.
Required Experience & Competencies:
- At least two years experience in working with an INGO
- Relevant training and experience in supervising staff
- Experience in health program management
- Ability to work with displaced communities with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Good report writing and communication skills
- Proficiency in computer especially in EXCEL and MS WORD is a MUST
How to apply:
Full description of this position and application details can be viewed through our website:
www.rescue.org/careers
Deadline for Applications: 16th June 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.