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Vacancy Notice

The ICRC Regional Delegation seeks to fill the following position:   

Health Field Officer, Based in Chiang Mai

Under the supervision of the Health Project Manager, develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the ICRC Weapon Wounded Assistance Programme (WWAP), of its dynamics related to the provision of life-saving care for the victims of the Eastern Myanmar’s conflict(s) and the functioning of the national health systems in Thailand and Myanmar. The HFO will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the ICRC Weapon Wounded Assistance Programme, which consists of financial support to weapon-wounded from Myanmar to receive treatment in Thai health structures.   

Within this dynamic and international context, we are looking for a new member to join our Chiang Mai team.

Your main responsibilities:

• Implements First Aid and Pre-Hospital activities within his/her geographic area or field of responsibility/expertise.
• Assists the Health team, in designing operational strategies and planning the FA and Pre-Hospital activities at local/facility and national levels
• Conducts assessments and regular field visits (when relevant) to monitor activities and health-related threats to the population.
• Ensures proper management of information collected and appropriate, relevant reporting.
• Participates in analysis of and reflection on the overall health situation; contributes to realistic project proposals in line with the delegation's objectives and priorities.
• Interprets at meetings and translates documents into local languages.
• Liaises and builds networks with local stakeholders to facilitate communication on and coordination of activities, thereby ensuring more efficient implementation of FA and Pre-Hospital activities.    
• Represents the ICRC in interactions with health interlocutors.
• Takes primary responsibility for files as agreed upon with line manager including accurate filing and uploading to TS.
• Provide support to the health (hospital) team during their absences and leave periods.
• Provides support to the health team on other health-related matters as needed.

Your education and experience:

• Degree in medicine or nursing.
• Experience in prehospital settings.
• Experience as a trainer is highly valued.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English, as well as the local working language.

Your profile:

• Thai citizen or holder of work permit in Thailand
• 3 to 5 years of total work experience (including 2 years of clinical experience)
• Good connections with local health authorities or groups of interest for the ICRC.
• Excellent knowledge of the assigned geographic area.
• License to practice in country of residence.

  Deadline for applications: By 20 April 2025

   Preferred starting date: ASAP

  Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as

  salary expectations, by email only to ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org

  Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview.