ThaiNGO

Location of Work: Mae Sot, Tak

Application deadline: 6 April 2017

Duration of Assignment: Until 31 December 2017

Background/IRC Summary:  

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Mae Hong Son provinces.

Job Overview/Summary

The Community Health Officer will assist the Sr. Community Health Officer in all activities related to program planning and implementation of Health Promotion and Prevention initiatives, including translation and cross-checking, development of videos in local languages, material production, and LLITNs and soap distribution.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist Sr. Community Health Officer in conducting survey and male involvement on family planning activities.
• Cooperate with Thai Health Staffs and provide training to community including to young adolescents from middle and high schools and conduct health campaigns in camps

• Develop Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials on health topics with appropriate pictures for the illiterate peoples as well as develop visual aids for new CHWs and CHVs.

• Train CHW team and CHVs about the maintenance of audio-visual equipment. 
• Work with CHWs, CHVs and EH team on recommendations of hand washing and KPC surveys to improve hand washing and hygiene practices.
• Assist in procurement process of hygiene materials and distribution in community.
• Translate records and reports of CHW/CHV monthly activities and other documents relating to the Community Health Project as needed
• Organize meetings with the community representatives and leaders to ensure community participation and the smooth implementation of the community health project as appropriate.
• Distribute IRC health education materials to target community, and keep track of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials stock.
• Other assignment as require from health team

Job Requirements:

      Education:

       At least certificate of High School education and other related Health or Community Health 

       Certificate is a plus

      Work Experience: Minimum 5 years working experience in refugee camp in health program

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Professional demeanours
• Positive attitude toward mental health and psychosocial issue
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with multicultural staff.
• Skill and knowledge on video shooting and editing
• Good organizational skills

Language Skills:  Fluency in English and Burmese. Thai, or Karen is a plus.

Certificates or Licenses: None

Working Environment: The position will be based in Mae Sot District, Tak Province- a town in the Northern of Thailand, with frequent and regular travel to temporary shelters in Tak.

How to Apply: Application letter and most recent CV in English stating qualifications and experience should be submitted to the IRC Human Resources Department at Thailand.HR@rescue.org

All applications will be treated confidentially and not returned. The IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or physical or mental disability. The IRC is an equal opportunity employer.