Senior Health Support Officer
International Rescue Committee
Requisition ID: req58076
Job Title: Senior Health Support Officer
Sector: Program Administration
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Ukhiya, Bangladesh
Work Arrangement:In-person
Job Description
Program Brief
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. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Since 2017, IRC has supported Rohingya Refugees and Bangladeshi nationalities communities in Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong with integrated services. The organization also addresses climate change impacts by building resilience and promoting economic recovery, education, and protection.
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Program Support Officer - Health will play a crucial role in supporting the operational needs of health programs, ensuring the smooth functioning of health facilities, and maintaining high standards of service delivery. This role involves overseeing logistics, facility maintenance, supply chain management, and supporting field activities.
Major Responsibilities
Logistics Management:
+ Oversee the storage, maintenance, and shipment of goods and materials.
+ Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing materials.
+ Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials to health facilities.
Facility Maintenance:
+ Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of health facilities.
+ Oversee the maintenance of utilities such as water supply, electrical systems, and generators.
+ Manage outsourced service providers for cleaning and technical services.
Supply Chain Management:
+ Liaise with procurement and operations units for material procurement.
+ Manage inventory of non-medical supplies and ensure accurate record-keeping.
+ Prepare and submit monthly stock and consumption reports.
Field Support Activities:
+ Provide operational support to field teams and ensure smooth coordination.
+ Assist in planning and managing the shipment of goods between project sites.
+ Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
Reporting and Documentation:
+ Prepare and submit regular operational reports to the Program Support Manager.
+ Ensure all documentation related to logistics, maintenance, and supply chain is up-to-date and accurate.
Qualifications
Experience (Including sector/industry)
+ Minimum 3 years of experience in Health facility/Logistic/Operation/Program support management
+ Experience of working with UN Agencies or Non-Governmental Organizations
Language Efficiency
+ People who have knowledge in Chittagogian language will get preference.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
+ Very good skills MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
+ Excellent interpersonal and team skills
+ Dedications to humanitarian principles and values
+ Dedications to and understanding of IRC’s aims, values and principles
Educational Qualification
+ Minimum Graduation in relevant field
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