Jobs Davao City: Medical Field Officer for ICRC (Red Cross)

Job Hunt Davao

(ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

The International Committee of the Red Cross is in need of a Medical Field Officer



- One, Male or Female
- To be based in Davao City

Function description:

• Possess administrative / management skills to provide effective technical and operational support to ICRC health projects/programmes in all aspects of programme budgeting, implementation, monitoring and related activities
• Liaison , negotiation and lobbying skills with LGU representatives, health authorities and external partners as appropriate for the purpose of facilitating various technical processes leading to successful health programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting
• Develops mechanisms that can effectively monitor progress of ICRC health projects/programmes, and contribute to reporting
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum required knowledge and experience:

• University degree or equivalent in health sector, preferably with post graduate qualification in public health .Medical doctor will be an asset.
• 4 years work experience in health field
• Very good knowledge of public health, local health services, staff and health system.
• Fluent in written and spoken English, Tagalog and Cebuano (Any other local dialect is also an advantage)
• Team leadership skills
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Prior ICRC or international working experience will be an asset

Your profile:

• Emphasis on proven interpersonal skills , ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Proven capacity to work independently
• Available to travel frequently in Mindanao areas
• Motivated by humanitarian work

Starting Date: ASAP


What we offer:
• Competitive salary and social benefits
• Humanitarian and international environment

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive resume, recent NBI clearance and explain on their covering letter their motivation and interest in the position as well as salary expectation to the address below not later than May 27, 2011 to:

The Administrator, ICRC, 4th floor, Central Plaza 1 Bldg., J. P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City, Philippines or by email to: eantkowiak@icrc.org

Please clearly indicate on the SUBJECT: "Medical Field Officer - (your) Last Name - (your) First Name"

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.