Job Overview:The senior health officer in collaboration with health and nutrition manager will be responsible for Irish Aid project that IRC is implementing. Internally the position involves technical, grant and budget management, monitoring and evaluation. Externally it needs communication, coordination, and representation with host government regional, Zonal and Woreda health structures and partners.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnicalSupport the goals and objectives of the Irish Aid project by working with other team members and stakeholders to develop and implement work plans that strengthen health projects in the intervention area.Together with Health and Nutrition manager and MHPSS officer to ensure surveillance, community awareness and mental health and psychosocial support activities and health related programs are correctly implemented and are of high quality and are based on standard protocol and best practices in refugee settings.Ensure that the capacity of the targeted health office, health facilities and health service providers in IRC targets of Loakdong refugee, Wanthoa and Makuey woreda and are built.Work closely with Wanthoa woreda health office, Makuey woreda health office, and health facilities for implementing project activities such as supportive supervision, collecting, and analyzing data, providing feedback, and capacity building.Provide technical support for government health service providers in the project areas.Organize workshops, awareness raising activity campaigns, training and presentations on overall health system.Assist the health and Nutrition manager in coordinating and communicating with partners working in the region and track their activities and inputs so as to assist in interpreting project resultsRoutinely collect, compile, and organize data from monitoring and supervision activities from government body and other implementing partners and translate data into graphics, presentations and reports and shared with RRS, RHB, Zone Health desk and other partners.Assure adherence to IRC’s standards for program management and technical qualityParticipate in technical meetings, team meetings and periodic team building exercises at different levelsGrant ManagementAssist the health and nutrition manager in monitoring and appropriately spending the budget, monitoring spending plans and budget variance statements for the grant.Assist the health and nutrition manager in ensuring proper and smooth budget management with periodic development and monitoring of procurement plan, spending plan and burn rate monitoring.Monitoring & EvaluationDevelop donor reports in collaboration with health and nutrition manager and country office health teamsTogether with IRC country office Senior MHPSS manager and Gambella filed office health and nutrition manager monitor and evaluate the activities of MHPSS officer who are based at woredas Level.Maintain data and provide monthly activity reports to HNM, and then to be shared to MEAL Officer for input into the database, and other concerned bodies like the RRS, Regional Health Bureau, regional BoF, Zonal ealth department and Woreda Health Offices and country office IRC health unit.Together with MHPSS officer, the health and Nutrition manager, provide periodic input into IRC Gambella field office and country office database and ensure proper follow-up.Human Resource and Office ManagementManage and oversee the activities of MHPSS officer.Undertake timely performance reviews of staff under his/her supervision.Use discriminatory approach to conduct supportive supervision for the subordinates.Build capacity of staff under supervision based on the identified gaps through on-the- job training and supportive supervisionDo performance evaluation for MHPSS officer and other assigned support function staffsRepresentationRepresent the IRC on zonal based cluster, zonal based cluster meeting and technical working groups meetingParticipate on project assessment and produce report and share with Addis based concerned bodiedClosely work with zonal health department, UN agencies and other appropriate INGO/LNGOsOther DutiesAny other relevant activities or duties as deemed by the supervisor.Key Working Relationships Internal:Work with MHPSS officer, other IRC health project staff, MEAL officer, health and Nutrition manager, Field coordinator, HR, Finance, and supply chain.ExternalWork with regional health Bureau, RRS, DPO, Zonal health department, woreda health office, HEWs and Community volunteers and other implementing partners in the areas of refugee in both host and refugee settingsRepresent IRC in health sector meetings.She/he is expected to collaborate with all other stakeholders.Liaise with government officials at regional, zonal level and woreda health office and with other concerned organizations to ensure smooth communication and work collaboration.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 policiesJob Requirements:EducationBachelor’s degree in health officer/NursingPreferred experience, skills and language:Minimum of Two years practical experience in health services.NGO experience is a plusExperience in health development projects is essential, including training and supervisory skillsPractical experience in managing a team of health workers at project siteSkills and experience in finance managementGood project management skills: ability to plan, organizes, and supervises implementation of community-based health projectsStrong managerial, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent analytical and report writing skillsExperience of training at Local Government, NGO and community level is essentialDemonstrated skill in identifying and developing creative, innovative and cutting-edge solutions for existing program challengesAbility to work in a teamAbility to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structureHighly proficient in Microsoft Office suiteDemonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levelsAbility to manage and work through change in a proactive and positive manner.Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communicationsStrong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on timeFluency in English language is mandatory and Amharic and local language is a plus.Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.Disclaimer: - Please note that IRC will never request applicants or candidates to make any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process.