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Job Title:                              Provincial Branch Health Officer

Location:

Peshawar

Department:

HEALTH

Reporting to:

Program Manager Health & WASH

No of Position:

01

Last Date for Apply:

08th April 2025

Organization Vision

Saving Lives, Uniting People, and changing minds for healthy, safe and resilient communities.

Organization Mission

The Leading humanitarian organization of Pakistan, committed to prevent and alleviate human sufferings by mobilizing the power of humanity through volunteers.

PRCS Fundamental Principles

Humanity

Impartiality

Neutrality

Independence

Volunteer Service

Unity

Universality

Position Objectives:

The Provincial Branch Health Officer of PAKISTAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY MERGED AREAS is Responsible for the implementation of all the health activities in line with the PRCS health strategy. The Branch Health Officer is responsible for leading all the health programs at Merged Areas HQ level as well as district branches level. We are looking for a strong candidate with a public health background, monitoring and reporting components of health sector programming.  The candidate is to design the program to limit health disparities, whereas a large part of public health is promoting health care equity, quality and accessibility. To assist PRCS and partners in designing public health programs to prevent problems from happening or recurring through implementing educational programs, recommending policies, administering services and conducting research.

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Specific Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

1

The incumbent shall report directly to the Secretary MA HQ / Program Manager Health.

2

The incumbent shall be responsible for planning, supervision and monitoring of the Society’s Health program activities.

3

The incumbent also be responsible for planning, monitoring and supervision of all the ongoing Health related projects in MA HQ supported by RC/RC Movement Partners and Partner National Societies and shall maintain close liaison with respective Program Managers for effective and efficient implementation.

4

The incumbent shall ensure the timely preparation of the following for smooth implementation of the Health Programs: Quarterly, half yearly and Yearly Plan of Action, Quarterly, Half yearly and Yearly Narrative Reports Consolidated Annual Report

5

The incumbent shall be responsible for keeping checks on pharmacies in PRCS MA HQ, Health Facilities and completion of all related modalities in this regard. He/She shall also maintain an up-to-date record of medicine consumption in PRCS Health Facilities.

6

The incumbent shall be responsible for ensuring that buildings of Health Units are in good condition and in the case of repairs required, he shall submit a proper case with budget estimates.

7

The incumbent shall be responsible for arranging Refresher Trainings for Medical and Para-Medical staff on regular intervals to update their knowledge and skills. He shall also provide on the spot training to the staff during his/her scheduled/surprise visits.

8

The incumbent shall be responsible to provide prompt response to victims of natural and man-made disasters by arranging Free Medical Camps, Mobile Health Units or Static units, based on the requirement.

9

The incumbent shall represent the Society in national and International Forums on Health-related topics/matters. Liaison and networking, with government and non-governmental organizations, policy people, International NGOs, ICRC, IFRC, PDMA and UN agencies at Peshawar level for coordination and synergies.

10

The incumbent shall be responsible for conduction of Yearly Appraisals of Health Staff (if any) and submit the same to the Secretary not later than the end of the calendar year.

11

The incumbent shall be responsible for preparing a three-year Draft Strategy on Health for the Society to specify the vision and mission, goals, objectives and activities in accordance with the RC/RC Movement Health Strategy.

12

The incumbent shall be responsible for the implementation of the new Health Projects assigned by Higher Management.

13

Any other duty assigned by the Higher Management.

 

Education.

 

 Minimum Academic qualification is MBBS (PMDC), additional MPH Degree will be given preference

 

 

 Experience.

 

Relevant work experience of at least 3-5 years with humanitarian organizations preferably in a higher position.

 

Skills / Knowledge.

 

  • Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Report writing
  • Flexibility and ability to work independently and long hours.

 

Maximum age limit, up to 45 years.

 

Travelling. EXTENSIVELY to the Project Areas

 

Minorities, disabled and female candidates are encouraged to apply

  1. Applicants’ candidature is subject to complete scrutiny / verification of documents & information, and it can be cancelled at any stage if any discrepancy is found.
  2. PRCS has reserved full right to accept or reject any or all applications at any stage of the hiring process.
  3. Only shortlisted candidates would be called for test / interview.
  4. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in test/interview.




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