INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The ICRC Mission in Kosovo is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the open position:

Staff Health Officer 50%

Working place: Pristina

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial, and independent humanitarian organization that works to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. To find out more about ICRC's mission and its activities visit www.icrc.org

Job Summary

The Staff Health Officer is the focal point for all matters related to the health of the Pristina ICRC Mission in Kosovo. In line with ICRC staff health strategy, and in collaboration with medical personnel on the spot, s/he promotes and maintains the physical and mental health of ICRC staff. S/he implements the staff health strategy in seven identified domains: 1. Staff health policy; 2. Prevention; 3. Health care and medical emergencies; 4. Stress management and crises; 5. Health insurance; 6. Management of medical information; 7. Monitoring, assessment, and feedback.

MAIN TASKS

STAFF HEALTH

• Carries out individual and collective health briefings for all new ICRC staff as well as provides advice and support to the staff with health problems.
• Ensures national health protocols and guidelines are used and compliance with standard ICRC procedures.
• Ensures that vaccinations are complete for mobile delegates based in Pristina and resident staff in “missions” and counsels to complete vaccination cycle when necessary; counselling for medical screening at recruitment of all future resident staff and for “missions”.
• Implements and supervises and follows up staff health policies (e.g. ICRC stress policy).
• Manages medical files, and monitors employees’ absenteeism, staff health documentation and health absence justification.
• Supports and delivers institutional training related to Staff Health.
• Carries out and supervises activities related to health insurance for resident staff and their dependents; assists in explaining and providing information on employees’ benefits related to voluntary health insurance.
• Handles ICRC staff requests for optical glasses reimbursement as well as reviews medical invoices for anonymization and approval of medical expenses.
• Collects accurate and reliable data on illnesses, accidents, and absenteeism, to provide statistics on illnesses and the medical risks taken by all staff.
• Reports to ICRC Pristina management and provides feedback and recommendations on issues related to staff health.
• Registers and treats information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentiality; ensures that medical confidentiality is respected.
• Acts as a focal point for staff health guidelines, preventive measures, contingency plans and case management during crisis cell operations.

SAFETY AND SECURITY AT WORK

• Supports the F&A Manager in the implementation of health and safety policies according to the medical coverage framework.
• Responsible for safety at work file and preparation of related documents.
• Assists in ensuring medical check-ups before hiring and during employment when needed.
• Assists in ensuring that all staff are adequately insured within their country and when traveling professionally, as well as provides related explanations to staff.

RELATIONSHIP

• Internally, interacts within the delegation and with RH_COE_SAN at headquarters.
• At the regional level, interacts with the Staff Health Manager.
• Externally, maintains working relations with clinics/hospitals regarding staff health.

REQUIRED PROFILE

• Qualified medical professional (medical doctor or registered nurse; ideally a degree in public health) with at least three years of clinical experience working in hospitals or NGOs.
• Experience in mental health and stress management; experience in medical evacuation and transportation is an asset.
• Knowledge of public health regulations.
• Clear technique and ability to deliver training.
• Knowledge of the Albanian, Serbian and English language; French is an asset.
• Computer proficiency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Type of role: Staff Health Officer
• Working rate: 50%
• Location: Pristina (Pashko Vasa 41, Pristina)
• Length of assignment: Fixed Term Contract
• Type of position: Resident (The vacancy is open only for persons with Kosovo citizenship or personal work permit in Kosovo)
• Application deadline : 21.01.2025

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work and progressive professional development in an exciting international environment.
• An inspiring opportunity to practice your profession in a humanitarian and multicultural organization.
• Stimulating benefits package

If you are interested in this position, please send us your CV and Motivation letter in English and copies of diplomas proving your professional qualification (all in one PDF file) to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.