Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response. 

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as an equal access to services. The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

NOTICE: Emergency Roster Recruitment

Please be advised that this recruitment is for Emergency Roster Placement only and does not involve immediate hiring. This position will be based in different districts/woredas under our field office. Final candidates will be added to the roster and will be contacted right away when an emergency response arises. 

Job Overview/Summary: 

Under the immediate supervision of the Field Coordinator and the technical supervision of Health Coordinator and Sr Health and Nutrition coordinator based at Addis Ababa, the Health Manager is responsible to manage IRC Ethiopia Health activities in xx regional state under xx Field office. She/he is responsible for proper planning, coordination, supervision, monitoring and reporting of emergency health response and development projects implemented through emergency health team, system strengthening and other approaches. The position demands working internally with IRC Nutrition, WASH, ERD, projection, SC, Finance, P&C and externally with other INGOs/NGOs, Government partners, Clusters and Task Forces. The Health Manager will report to the Field Coordinator and technical to the Health Coordinator based in Addis and will closely work with other IRC team at the field level and with field office health team members. The position will be part of the xx Field Office health and nutrition team and will be responsible for frequent visit emergencies and other project sites for assessment, assistance and support to field teams and monitoring of program activities. The Field Coordinator / Health Coordinator in Addis can assign other health program related assignments when needed.

Major responsibilities include: 

Technical Support and Capacity Building

• Perform all necessary actions to ensure the smooth functioning of emergency and non-emergency health responses projects implemented under assigned field office. 

• Lead IRC’s emergency and non-emergency health team operating under assigned Field Office

• Work closely with other sectoral staff– WASH, ERD, protection, MEAL, Finance, SC, P&C and others to ensure integrated approach in programme implementation in the intervention Woredas and to make the health program effective.

• Conduct health related field assessments including analysis reports and provide guidance in implementation of emergency health responses.

• Stay up to date on health-related humanitarian/emergency situations in the region and actively share that with supervisors and other colleagues 

• Identify training needs and organize training for IRC and partner staff in emergencies and other health situations at woreda, zonal and regional levels when assigned based on project context. 

• Actively representing the IRC in all relevant coordination forums related to health sector in assigned region where and when needed.

• Liaise with RHBs, Zonal Health Department and Woreda Health Offices as deemed applicable regarding implementation of emergency response projects on a regular basis.

• Lead the on-time government MOU and project performance report prepared, submitted and signed and distributed to all concerned bodies. 

• Actively take part in field office management meetings and work on the agreed action points.

• Responsible for carrying out other tasks assigned by the Field coordinator and Addis technical unit 

• Assess the technical and leadership of the assigned FO health team and work on empowering and improving the team technical capacity with frequent coaching and mentoring or by arranging capacity building trainings. 

• Make sure all IRC performance management Process/ PMP including performance planning, monitoring, 1 to1 discussion, continues feedbacks and mid-year and annual performance appraisals for direct reports done genuinely and properly with in due date

Programs Management 

Grant and Budget Monitoring and Management

• Ensure that project activities and spending are fully in compliance with the donor regulations. 

• Ensure project plan, progress updates are developed with the involvement of all concerned bodies for all new health projects and presented well on the PCMs. 

• By discussing with the FC, Finance and other relevant sectors ensure that project cycle Meetings/PCMs (POM, PRM and PCM) are held on time and action points of the meetings are implemented timely. 

• Ensure that the vacant positions under the assigned field office health departments were initiated timely, recruitments managed and on board within less than 60 days by working closely with P&C and other concerned bodies.

• Ensure that program is implemented in a cost-effective manner, within the approved budget framework and make sure that burnt rate is up to the expected level and monitor that all expenses related to the project are planned, feasible, reasonable, appropriate, and realistic.

• Ensures that project health team develops realistic and strategically focused implementation plans and are supported by individual operation plans of the field office program staff.

• Lead the regular reviewing of project Integra and share recommendations and follow up on the implementation of action points.

Reports and Proposals

• Prepare regular updates and share with Field Coordinator, Health Coordinator and other relevant bodies as required.

• Produce the required weekly, monthly/quarterly/annual reports on health responses under her/his supervision and share to the concerned body. 

• Actively take part in need assessment, concept preparation, proposal development and budgets for future emergency responses and other health programs by IRC Ethiopia as required.

• Prepare and share detailed MMR, Weekly progress update, regular government and donor reports, lesson learned, success stories, and other reports to the supervisors and other concerned bodies within their due date. 

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Regular field monitoring visits to the intervention areas (where IRC is responding for health emergencies and development programs) and provide technical support for field teams and make sure the projects are on the right track in all aspects.

• Share field visit feedback with clear SMART action points and  follow up on the progress of those action points. 

• Support the health in Addis and actively participate in internal and external evaluation of Health response interventions.

• Closely work with the MEAL team to ensure that the project indicator matrix tool is developed for all projects, consistently tracked and regularly share reports to the concerned bodies. 

• Ensures monitoring data including ITT, client feedback , project specific data bases, field visits monitoring feedbacks, etc  are collected and used in a timely manner. This must be to ensure critical sequencing and used for improvement of quality project implementation and to adapt interventions and timing as appropriate including IPC action points.

• Ensures M&E information is used to identify gaps, improve program quality and to develop timely strategies to advance accomplishment of the program

• Ensure that gender equality, diversity and inclusion are mainstreamed in all health projects under his/ her supervision.

Representation, Coordination and Working Relationship

• Attend and represent IRC health Response in relevant coordination meetings organized by Government, donors, clusters, and other NGOs. Prepare meeting notes as required and share these with all concerned. 

• Participate at Regional cluster, interagency and taskforce meetings related to health interventions. 

• Ensure that strong team spirit and conducive working environment established among assigned FO health team

• Ensure that there is a collaborative work relationship established between IRC health team and other departments, government bodies, IPs and clients. 

Safeguarding Responsibilities: - 

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]

• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

Job Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Degree or master’s in health fields such as public health, nursing, midwifery 

Preferred experience & skills: 

• Minimum of 4 Years work experience for the first-degree holder and 3 years work experience for master’s holders in health programs at INGOs that involve clinical and community-based programs

• Excellent in health programs including emergency responses.

• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise/monitor implementation of emergency health response programs

• Practical experience in managing of and health emergency and development programs

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time

• Strong analytic problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure

• Good knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office suite 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to manage and work through change in proactive and positive manner. 

Language Skills: 

• Knowledge of English is mandatory and 

• Knowledge of the local language is desirable 

Certificates or Licenses:

• Trained and certificate on PHEM, IMNCI, FP and other health related topics

How to apply: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/Health-Manager--Roster-_JR00002966

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website: 

IRC Career Site: 

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information. 

• Name of the position you have applied for 

• Date of application 

• Summary of  your qualifications and experience 

• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job

• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address 

• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees. 

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer.  IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients. 

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances

Job Requirements The candidates must hold a Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in health fields such as public health, nursing, midwifery. Minimum of 4 Years work experience for the first-degree holder and 3 years work experience for master’s holders in health programs at INGOs that involve clinical and community-based programs How to Apply Apply using the provided link below.