The Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross) is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers operating 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.
NorCross is establishing a Global Surge Team with leadership, management and technical competencies for emergency response in complex environments, targeting Health Emergencies and Health in Emergencies.
We are looking for an experienced Surgeon to join our Global Surge Team. The Surgeon should be flexible and have the ability and willingness to travel extensively and be deployed to a physical demanding working environment in different contexts and work with various stakeholders. All members of the Global Surge Team must be able to deploy at short notice for periods of up to 3 months and to spend up to 70% of their time overseas.
While not deployed, the Surgeon, as part of the Global Surge Team, will be home based within EU/ EEA/Switzerland. Vacation, rest and recovery days and professional development will be accounted for as a part of the remaining period of non-deployment time.
Candidates who do not meet the requirements of EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship and 12 hours proximity to Oslo, Norway will not be considered for this position.
The Surgeon in the Global Surge Team will play an important and contribute to strengthen the RCRC's emergency response with the aim of enhancing quality of operations, timeliness and accountability in the delivery of effective humanitarian assistance in sudden onset disasters, conflict and protracted crises.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the assessment, design, implementation and monitoring of operational strategies that include appropriate surgical health interventions based on health needs assessment.
- Continuously assesse evolving clinical health risks and needs and plans actions accordingly
- Liaise with relevant local governmental authorities and international and non-governmental operating agencies as assigned by the Movement Coordinating Authority
- Represent the emergency response as assigned, including media, back-donors and other organizations as required within his/her area of expertise
We seek a person who:
- translates strategic direction into individual and team objectives
- provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and co-ordinates others and keep them focused on objectives
- quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgements
- builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve objectives
- develops people through delegation, empowerment and coaching; promotes career and self development
- co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals
- is committed to RCRC movement principles and values.
Education:
- Degree in Medicine and advanced specialization in area of expertise with a valid medical license.
- Training in public health or health management an asset.
Essential experience:
- 10+ years of clinical experience, including 7 years in area of specialization
- Experience in war surgery
- Solid experience in implementing/leading humanitarian programs, with at least 3-5 cumulative years of field experience
- Red Cross Red Crescent experience, preferably ICRC
- Proven successful management skills
Desired experience:
- Experience of capacity building and coaching
Other skills:
- Excellent command (written and spoken) of English. A working knowledge of Norwegian, French, Arabic or Spanish is desirable
- International driving licence (manual gear) is required.
- High level of ICT skills
Other requirements:
- The Norwegian Red Cross will not sponsor visas. All applicants must have the automatic right to work in Norway. (i.e. EU/ EEA/Swiss citizenship). We will check for evidence of your right to work at assessment stage.
- The employee must reside within 12 hours proximity to Oslo, Norway during the contract period
- The employee will be requested to provide a police certificate of good conduct before signing the employment contract
- Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be in good health and will have to pass a medical clearance before signing the employment contract
Place of service:
Roving position, home based while not deployed
Contract:
18 months’ contract, with possibility for extension
How to apply:
Candidates interested in this role need to apply before the deadline 8.3.2020 through the following link:https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=1212&departmentId=18986&ProjectId=144453&MediaId=5
For questions related to the position, please contact Ingrid Kristiansen, Coordinator Global Surge Team, ingrid.kristiansen@redcross.no (+47 91629714)
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 contribute to improve the health of the most vulnerable people affected by conflict and protracted crisis
Career: You will have excellent learning and development opportunities
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