COVID-19 Health Response Lead

Job Context

Work Location: IRC-Bangladesh, Shamlapur Isolation Centre in Camp 23

Reporting To: Deputy Director Programs

Department: Health

Expected Start Date: At Earliest

Contract length: 6 Months

Job Responsibilities

Review the current IRC's COVID-19 response strategy to ensure that is it is aligned with the MoH revised COVID-19 response strategy as well as responding to the current needs/tends of the outbreak.

Coordinate and collaborate with the Country Program, particularly CD, DDP, DDO, Finance Controller and Health Coordinator.

Contribute to the IRC's strategic response plan for COVID-19 response.

Oversee IRC's COVID-19 response activities, ensuring high quality in accordance with technical best practice and IRC approaches.

Ensure that COVID-19 response project meets high standards in design, monitoring and evaluation through IRC's Project Cycle Management System.

Update program SOPs and protocols based on the most available guidance and evidence.

Ensure clinical management and infection prevention and control procedures are being applied by clinical staff according to a strict protocol.

Support the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for health programs in line with IRC guidelines and according to internal and donor requirements.

Provide technical support for organization of the PPE, drug management, and medical supply systems.

In-conjunction with supply chain, and medical logistician, overall supervision of medical supply forecasting, procurement and distribution for the COVID-19 response.

Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.

Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams, promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment.

Lead project review process with the health coordinator, Clinical Lead, M&E Coordinator to ensure project is managed according to Results Based Management.

Lead the process of implementing Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) plan. He/She will ensure that all staff understand the requirements of the CHS for good programming. Support the Program staff apply CHS practice in all aspect of project implementation.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other actors, donors, and key stakeholders and raise visibility around IRC's response.

Establish and maintain networks with UN, INGOs, MOH, and local partners at local level to promote effective collaboration.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Provide a strong and thorough handover at the end of deployment.

This position may enter the red zone/wet area of the isolation unit.

Employment Status

Contractual

Educational Requirements

University degree in Medical Science, MPH and related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

At least 10 year(s)