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Malaysia: Regional Emergency Health Service Delegate IFRC

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Organization: Norwegian Red Cross
Country: Malaysia
Closing date: 14 Sep 2018

The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers in 190 countries. The RCRC Movement’s mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. The international engagement of NorCross is based on and guided by humanitarian needs and the humanitarian imperative aiming at achieving humanitarian objectives. Internationally, NorCross operates exclusively inside the framework of the RCRC Movement, and has established regional and country offices to ensure decentralized decision-making and proximity to partners and projects.

We are opening an exciting position as Staff on loan based in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, working with The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as Emergency Medical Services Coordinator which will lead the thematic work areas of Emergency Medical Services and First Aid in National Societies for the Asia Pacific Region.

The post holder should ensure that National Societies and IFRC initiatives in the areas of Emergency Medical Services and First Aid are tailored to the needs of countries and reach the most vulnerable, as well as are aligned and contribute to the achievement of the Federation’s Strategy 2020, Federation Plan and Budget 2016-2020 and adhere to Federation policies and strategic operational framework. He/she should also ensure that those initiatives meet established public health/humanitarian standards and technical guidelines, and are in line with other programs and initiatives of National Societies and the Federation.

We seek a person who;

  • demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area and participates in continuous development

  • uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively

  • understands the organizations informal rules and structure and utilizes internal processes effectively to get things done

  • builds a useful network of contacts and relationship and utilizes it to achieve objectives

  • co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals

  • communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively

Education:

  • Minimum undergraduate degree in clinical health

  • Valid Senior First Aid certificate and/or experience in First Aid training

Experience with:

  • A minimum of five years of experience in clinical health services

  • A minimum of three years of experience in emergency health

  • A minimum of five years of experience of working for a humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country

  • Experience in managing first aid programmes, including conducting first aid and resuscitation trainings

  • Experience of working within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

  • Experience of coaching/skill transfer/ training, and staff development

  • Knowledge of the WHO Emergency Medical Teams initiative and IFRC Emergency response tools

Other skills:

  • Fluent written and spoken English,

  • Fluent in French, Arabic or Spanish is an asset

  • fully familiar with software applications- windows, spreadsheets, word processing, accounting packages

  • A good understanding of Asia Pacific country context

Reporting to:

Regional Emergency Health Coordinator, Health Unit, IFRC Asia Pacific Regional Office

Position is based in:

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Contract:

24 months’ contract, with possible extension

Why should you apply?

  • Meaningful: Youll be a part of the world's largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.

  • Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.

  • Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world

  • A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and motivated colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.

Norwegian Red Cross strive to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity. We follow the seven fundamental principles; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality


How to apply:

Send your application and CV through :

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1212&ProjectId=144073&DepartmentId=18986&SkipAdvertisement=true

deadline: 14. september 2018


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