Duties and responsibilities : 

• The field officer ensures effective planning, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of the health programs based in Hatra.

•  He/she is responsible for Cordaid supported to primary and secondary health care facilities including PSS/MHPSS services and ad hoc assistance to facilitate receiving wounded casualties in the area of operation.

• He/she works in collaboration with health authorities towards their goal of ensuring that the target population has access to quality health services.

• Builds and maintains positive working relationships/networks with Field team, health authorities, health staff other health actors and local authorities.Cooperates with other Cordaid departments to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach and in line with Cordaid communication procedures and the strategy of the Sub-Delegation.

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles Cordaid Movement.

• Understands and adheres to the Cordaid Code of Conduct.

• Understands the roles of the components of Cordaid Movement.

• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times

• Represents Cordaid in a professional manner at all times.

• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.

• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and Cordaid.

• Interprets and translates when required during meetings or any medical related article/document from Arabic to English and reverse.

• Perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary and as requested.

• Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Field Officer  maintains a comprehensive understanding of the  health system and  health situation of sick and wounded in his Area of Responsibility (AOR) through ensuring continuous collection, analysis and synthesis of relevant information.

• Lead the field team(s), Respect & maintain excellent communications with team(s) staff, advice and support them.

• Participates in assessments, analysis, reviews and evaluation of access to health care for civilians affected by conflict to make relevant proposals that are based on Cordaid institutional priorities and Iraqi Ministry of Health policies.

• Participates in defining objectives, plans of action, resource requirements and reviews of Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC)

• Supports and follows-up PHCC project implementation in AOR to ensure smooth running, effective, evidence-based health services according to agreed health objectives of PfR and in line with MOH policy.

• Provides guidance to the PHCC and hospital workforce, in collaboration with health authorities and organizes for capacity building as needed.

• Monitors the PHCC projects through regular visits and provides internal oral or/and written reporting about field visits, including analysis and recommendations.

• Participates in the identification and follow-up of the rehabilitation and construction requirements PHCCs project.

• Liaises logistic department regarding the necessary supplies required at the PHCC project.

• Sending weekly activity plan

• Activity/Statistics weekly report to project manager and day-to-day updating(if needed)

• Support logistic activities when & wherever needed

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments. Keeping the project manager in the loop of all correspondences and any other contacts.

• Is aware of the Mission’s objectives and has a good knowledge of Cordaid movement and other contacts relevant to the position.

• Collects and shares information so as to improve the Cordaid’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.

• Represents the Cordaid in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the Cordaid’s image.

• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.

• Is aware of socio-political situation and keeps information up-to-date.

• Advises Cordaid colleagues on issues related to local culture, politics, economy, security etc.

• Willing to work outside official working hours when required.

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, with the contact details of three professional references to Job.MENA@cordaid.org, before the deadline which is 20-02-2021