ROLE PURPOSE:
The senior staff health specialist will be in charge of coordinating the implementation of COVID19 prevention and control measures in the CO and field offices. S/he will support the development and/or revision of guidance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure staff health and safety. S/he will regularly track the implementation of these guidance/SOP at Addis and field offices, follow up and provide health advise for staff in need.
S/he represents SC values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences, in line with staff health and safety issues including provision of remote clinical support. These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Direct Report to Health and Nutrition Technical Director and to HR Director in Matrix
Dimensions: Save the Children works in all regions in Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1,700 members and current expenditure of approximately $90+ million each year.
Staff directly reporting to this post: none
Length of Contract- 3-6months with possibility of extension
Place of Work - Addis Ababa and very occasional field visit as required
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Improve Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices among Staff at Workplace:
COVID19 suspect staff case management at workplace
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Ambition:
Collaboration:
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Integrity:
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE