Roving Health Officer in Emergencies

Location: Field position

Duration of contract: 2 years

Up to 3 months in an IsraAID emergency response setting (with several deployments each year). In-between deployments: remote work with visits to IsraAID HQ in Israel (up to 3 months a year). Within this framework, flexibility is expected both in terms of missions’ assignments and duties/responsibilities, as per the needs of the organization.

Start date: Immediately.

Reporting to: The Roving Health Officer in Emergencies works under the direct supervision of the Roving Head of Mission and is supervised technically by IsraAID HQ Health Technical Advisor.

About IsraAID:

IsraAID is an international non-governmental humanitarian aid organization based in Israel. Since we were founded in 2001, our teams have worked in emergency and long-term development settings in more than 60 countries around the world. IsraAID responds to emergencies and helps communities affected by crises rebuild their lives, and their futures, together. From hurricanes to refugee crises to global pandemics, we mobilize quickly and collaborate with communities at the deepest level, accompanying the process of becoming self-reliant in the ability to prepare and respond to emergencies and crises and return to adaptive functioning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Roving Health Officer in Emergencies is the lead Health technical position in the mission, taking both technical responsibilities, as well as managerial and programmatic aspects of the program. This position will lead assessments, develop, and manage respective budgets, facilitate training sessions, and supervise the implementation of health programs in the country of deployment. In addition, the Officer will work towards creating meaningful partnerships, contribute to the strategic development of the mission, develop content, and provide capacity-building activities, in line with the organization’s established policies, principles, and operating practices.

Detailed responsibilities:

1. Program Management

• Assess the capacities and needs of affected communities to design emergency responses.
• Proactively oversee all projects of the assigned portfolio through all components of the project management cycle.
• Ensure Health programs have clear objectives, impact-oriented implementation plans, and comply with legal frameworks.
• Implement effective monitoring and evaluation processes for ethical program implementation.
• Oversee timely reporting, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Monitor budget implementation against targets with support from Field/HQ Finance.
• Implement processes in accordance with IsraAID compliance requirements and policies.
• Organize project meetings covering all aspects of planning and implementation.
• Ensure programs align with IsraAID’s and international protocols, guidelines, and standards.
• Ensure a proper risk assessment and mitigation strategy is developed for each program, project, and activity and is constantly monitored.
• Contribute to the growing know-how and systemization of program content and portfolio as part of IsraAID Emergency Department globally.
• As required, oversee programs outside of the health technical portfolio, with technical support provided externally.

2. Develop and use appropriate MEAL tools.

• Develop a MEAL strategy, methodologies, and relevant tools to measure the impact of the program.
• Identify Lessons Learned for the program and successfully communicate them in a variety of mediums.
• Work with the Health Technical Advisor at HQ and the MEAL coordinator on the systemization of meal strategy and methodologies across emergency missions.

3. Staff Management and Professional Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance to the Emergency set-up team.
• Maintain regular communication with the health sector and relevant Heads of Mission.
• Manage and support the health programs team, directly supervising associated project staff.
• Design staffing plans and initiate relevant recruitments adhering to approved budgets.
• Provide ongoing technical support and training to Health programs staff.
• Identify training needs and facilitate capacity-building for program staff.

4. Strategy and Planning

• Ensure effective implementation of Emergency Health programs, updating protocols as necessary.
• Lead the development of concept notes, proposals, budgets, manuals, and policies.
• Accompany national partners in designing realistic Emergency response plans.
• Identify best practices to contribute to program experience and design.

5. Coordination with External Partners

• Design inclusive Health programs, considering partners, donors, government structures, and community dynamics.
• Prevent duplication of Health programs with other partners in similar locations and sectors.
• Attend Health coordination meetings and relevant gatherings with authorities and stakeholders.

6. Representation

• Have a thorough understanding of IsraAID’s mission statement, organizational identity, and theory of change.
• Raise the profile of IsraAID, work, and country missions through active participation in Interaction forums and external events when possible.
• Serve as an advocate for the country’s missions and the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Competencies:

Requirements

• Strong commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Ability to work in challenging and dynamic emergency environments.
• Flexibility and adaptability to rapidly changing situations.
• Willingness to travel and be deployed to field missions for extended periods.
• Demonstrated understanding of the complexities of working in diverse cultural contexts.
• Capacity to handle high-pressure situations and make critical decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and lead by example.
• Adherence to strict ethical standards and compliance with IsraAID’s policies
• Commitment to IsraAID’s values: Professionalism, Humanity, collaboration, Flexibility, and Adaptability.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health, International Development, or a related field.
• Additional certifications or training in emergency response and program management are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing Health programs in emergency and crisis settings.
• Proven track record in leading and implementing emergency response projects.
• Experience in designing and overseeing monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Previous involvement in risk assessment and mitigation strategies for Health programs.
• Familiarity with donor compliance requirements and reporting.

IT Skills

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with database management and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with communication and collaboration platforms such as Zoom, Skype, or Teams.
• Ability to use technology for remote coordination and information sharing during emergencies.

Languages:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of other languages is advantageous.

*References will be required upon need.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IsraAID is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As a humanitarian aid organization, we are committed to treating people with compassion and respect. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by Australian law.

Ethical standards

IsraAID has zero tolerance towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declarations and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.