Emergency Primary Health Care Officer 12-560

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International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY
The Emergency Primary Health Care Officer will support Syrian refugees in Turkey. The main responsibility of the Primary Health Care Officer is to implement PHC services in an emergency setting. Services should include provision of essential drugs, endemic disease control, immunization, maternal and child health, nutrition, curative treatment for communicable/non communicable diseases and injuries, safe water and sanitation and health education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement PHC services for emergency affected population according to internationally accepted standards and/or relevant Ministry of Health with focus on controlling communicable diseases.
• Utilize standardized data collection tools and train staff on accurate data collection
• Collect and analyze PHC service data to adjust project objectives/plan additional specialized responses (cholera outbreak response, measles campaign, rational drug use, nutrition programs, etc) in collaboration with Team Leader and other relevant staff
• Work with nutrition and WASH staff to start prevention programs early
• Conduct regular site visits to assist and supervise program staff
• Assist in hiring of necessary staff members
• Analyze training needs and institute training for staff members as required, with an emphasis on hands on training
• Work with Team Leader/HTU to implement standardized internal reporting
• Work with logistics to ensure regular and adequate drug and medical supplies in order to avoid stockouts
• Collaborate with recognized health authorities, health agencies, donors and other stakeholders to utilize standardized reporting practices and information sharing
• Represent and actively participate in coordination meetings and other relevant meetings
• Any other relevant duties as requested by Medical Director/Team Leader