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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Public Health Manager
Posted on May 17, 2024 by Employer details Canadian Red Cross
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Title : Public Health Manager Employee Working Location : In-person (Damascus, Syria) Employment Status : Temporary Full-time (12 months) Salary band : $ 67,032 - $ 72,122 /year The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada's Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment. In this role, you will : Provide technical support to Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) in their efforts to scale up a Public Health in emergencies (PHiE) sector/unit for current and future health emergencies. Develop necessary guiding documents, e.g. vision, strategy, Standard operation procedures, and identify priorities for the PHiE unit. Support in the development and implementation of joint project work plans and timelines, and continually assess alternative activities and opportunities to strengthen and improve project effectiveness and efficiency within the dynamic context of Syria. Support in the development, evaluation, maintenance and updating as appropriate the SARC Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan. Maintain close coordination with the SARC Health Department and other relevant SARC departments and facilitate local response to health emergencies. Support the design/ adaptation maintenance of rapid and secure disease reporting mechanisms for early detection and response during public health emergencies and during any other emergencies adopting an all-hazards approach working closely with movement capacities. Provide support in strengthening SARC PHiE technical skillset through high-level training and identify any Movement-wide training opportunities. Support SARC in identifying and strengthening linkages between ongoing response and preparedness for future responses including integration of existing lessons learned. Technical support to SARC's new emergency mobile clinics configuration including readiness and response. Participate in National Society Development (NSD) initiatives with a focus on (public) health in emergencies. Design inputs to support SARC in strengthening its relevance and effectiveness as a local health actor. In collaboration with SARC, use systems/perspectives/recommendations from National Society Development and preparedness approaches. Contribute to the integration of cross-cutting sectors including Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) and Protection, Gender, and Inclusion (PGI). Provide support on day-to-day representation/coordination efforts at Damascus level, program management and administration, under the leadership of the CRC Representative in MENA. Provide support to the CRC Representative in MENA on security monitoring, analysis, coordination, and logistics in Syria. What we are looking for : Degree and Master's degree in a health-related field, public health, or related field or/and combination of education and work experience. Minimum 3-5 years of public health leadership experience managing or advising technically complex health programs in complex, fragile settings; or experience within Red Cross/ Red Crescent or similar humanitarian organization is required. Fluency in English. Knowledge of Arabic is preferred. Experience in program management and demonstrated experience in senior level representation. Experience in living or working in a cultural context other than their own. Training or equivalent experience on Security training (including Stay Safe, HEAT, SiCE and/or other specific training courses). Project management certification or related courses or experience is a strong asset. Ability to make decisions in conditions of uncertainty and work independently. Capable of handling extreme stress and, working under pressure in a rapidly changing and insecure environment. Ability to work with limited resources, demo- LocationUnknown
- Salary$67,032YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2027653
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