Health Assistant job at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

JOB DETAILS:
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 50 countries and more than 25 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.

Job Overview
Under the supervision of the Community Health Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for hygiene and sanitation at the Health Unit and community. He/she will be expected to work within the heath facility, health posts and community in the IRC supported health facilities’ catchment population and collaborate with the integrated community health program to implement health activities. She/he will spend approximately 80% of his/her time in the field both at the health facility, health posts and in the community.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Implement Community Based Environmental Health Activities.
• Enforce Environmental Health Act, Regulations and By-laws.

• Compile and submit relevant basic health data to the Health Inspector and or Community Health officer.
• Compile quarterly sanitation data coverage for zones in catchment area.

• Conduct daily supervision of hygiene and sanitation within the catchment area.
• Compile and submit monthly community health information data.
• Supervise VHT activities within the catchment area.
• Conduct weekly meetings.
• Support client follow-up for defaulting clients especially TB and HIV, and where applicable supervise CB dots.
• Health education and health promotion both at health facility level and community.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have a Certificate in Environmental Health Science or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A public health qualification at certificate/diploma/degree level is an added advantage.

• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professionals Council.
• Quality environmental sanitation
• Plans allocation of staff, funds and facilities to deliver on expected outputs;
• Able to define and attain targets within set timeframes
• Able to appreciate and support change initiatives.
• Enforcement of procedures that promote quality and standard health service delivery
• Communicates effectively by giving clear, concise and accurate information; and
• Results oriented with ability to assist the unit achieve its overall objectives.
• Prior experience in a humanitarian setting is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with classes “A1, A”

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of  Education: Associate Degree

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