Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
The IRC plays a leading role in providing assistance in the camps and works in close coordination with the Royal Thai Government to support the implementation of legal work policies affecting Myanmar refugees.
Job Overview/Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Senior Health Coordinator, the Health Manager is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the project's activities, including preparing the launch of Cervical Cancer screening, provision of treatment, and capacity building activities across the camps.
Major Responsibilities:
- Conduct camp-level needs assessments for cervical cancer screening area setup requirements
- Communicate with Project Hands team related to camp screening activities and technical support
- Manage supplies for cervical cancer screening activities
- Organize and facilitate awareness-raising education sessions on cervical cancer prevention, VIA screening, and early treatment
- 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 staff 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
- 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
- Assist IRC's operation team to conduct camp-level PH's campaigns
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor
Job Requirements:
- MD or MBBS; Post Graduate Diploma on Family Medicine/Pediatric/ Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Minimum five (5) years working experience, of which at least two years in clinical care, family planning services, and training of health staff, preferably in a primary care setting
- Demonstrated skills and competencies:
- 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
Language Skills:
- Fluency in English. Proficiency in Burmese, Thai, Karen is an advantage.