Back Health Officer - Immunization Project

ROLE PURPOSE

The Health Officer is responsible for the smooth planning and coordination of multi sectoral programing in covered areas or cluster of barangays/municipalities. He/she will be the primary focal person in organizing and mobilizing partners, stakeholders' and institutions. He/she will be the on-site representative of Save the Children in courtesy meetings/planning with key stakeholders and for barangay officials and the community at large.

The post holder is primarily responsible for community engagement and coordination in an assigned SCP geographical area.

He/She oversees and provide technical support to CSO partners and ensure an integrated multi sectoral program of activities is established in each barangay of implementation.

He/She will input into the area strategy, play a key role in assessments and ensure community engagement and coordination is cohesive across both the area and for all technical sectors.

The Health Officer represents Save the Children in communities and with stakeholders, e.g. community leaders, representatives from donors, government, and other agencies as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Health, Nutrition, or Social Sciences
• Fluency in English and Filipino, both written and verbal, a must
• Experience in a humanitarian or NGO setting
• Knowledge of Leyte Province implementation areas
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word etc)
• With 2 years experience in Implementing Health Related Program especially immunization.
• Organized, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines and organize work
• Ability to work under pressure with high flexibility to abrupt changes and can multitask.