Health Promoter

Job Grade: Band 2

Department: Health

Location: Jalalaqsi

Reports To: Head Nurse

Direct Reports: None

Overall Job Purpose

Provide support to the planning, budgeting, coordination, Implementation, monitoring and evaluation and Reporting of health promotion activities to create awareness and change the behaviour of vulnerable communities and households to prevent disease improve their health condition and resilience in accordance to SRCS strategic health priorities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Programme Implementation:

• Facilitate community participatory needs assessment to diagnose health priorities and mobilize households to improve their health and hygiene conditions

• Provide support in the design and development of communication and health promotion materials such as videos, posters, pamphlets, books and newsletters to create awareness and change behaviors

• Facilitate capacity-building of volunteers to implement health promotion activities

• Utilise community based initiatives such as drama, cultural events and community meetings to create health awareness and disease prevention

• Organise and facilitate community meetings and training workshops to create health awareness

• Conduct home visits to promote hygiene practices, public sanitation, with more emphasis on monitoring latrine use, water collection and storage as well as hand washing practices

• Liaise with communications function to create awareness during disease outbreaks and emergencies

• Prepare and submit accurate and detailed monthly statistics and record of all dispensing transactions

• Participate in emergency preparedness, rapid assessments and emergency responses

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the SRSC Senior Management

Educational Qualifications & Professional Training

Education: Secondary School Education or equivalent qualifications

Professional Training: Public/Environmental Health; Communication skills Certification/Licensing

Job Competencies & Experience

• Demonstrating consistency in upholding integrity and ethics

• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

• Team leader with demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills

• Effective communications and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate openness to change & ability to manage complexities

• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and ability to manage intergroup dynamics and mediate conflicting interests

• Excellent writing skills, analytical capacity to synthesize project

• outputs and findings for the preparation of quality programme reports

• Maturity & confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking officials

• Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

• Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of views •Proficiency in computer office packages word, excel, power point.

Language Requirement: Demonstrate proficiency in Somali and English languages

Relevant Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience working as a volunteer in promoting health and hygiene to prevent the spread of disease.

Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, in one PDF, to hr.srcs@yahoo.com

Deadline for Applications: 24th April, 2025.

POSITION:  SRCS FIRST AID AMBULANCE RESPONDER/DRIVER

Job Grade: Band 3

Department: First Aid Program 

Location Galkacyo Branch

Reports To: SRCS FAPHEC Focal Point, Branch Coordinator

Direct Reports: Team leader

Profession:  Nurse FA & Pre-hospital Care

Liaising with:  Health Department  

Background

The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. The ICRC then recognized it in 1969 and became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the same year.

Main tasks

The main task of an ambulance responder is to provide emergency medical care and transportation to individuals who are injured, critically ill, or facing a medical emergency. These responders are often the first healthcare professionals to arrive at the scene of an accident, medical incident, or disaster.

In case of big incidents, the Ambulance Responder is responsible for assessing security and safety at the scene of incidents and keeping alert and conscious for any other further dangers; producing a METHANE report. Performing prioritisation to the mass casualties incidents and making triage area in order to sort out patients.

At all times, the Ambulance Responder on shift should be prepared and ready with his PPE and response kits/materials that should use. He should always make the best possible effort to hygienic practices that will

As representative of the SRCS the Ambulance Responder should be complying with the Code of Conduct, be smart in appearance and courteous at all times to convey a high level of confidence to the public.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of an ambulance responder include:

1.    Emergency Medical Care: Assessing the patient’s condition and providing immediate medical attention and treatment. This may involve administering first aid, managing trauma injuries, providing life support measures, or addressing various medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, seizures, etc.

2.    Transportation: Safely transporting patients to a medical facility where they can receive further evaluation and treatment. This involves carefully transferring the patient from the scene to the ambulance and then from the ambulance to the hospital or other appropriate healthcare facility.

3.    Communication: Maintaining communication with the dispatch center and healthcare facilities to relay critical information about the patient’s condition, ensuring that the receiving facility is prepared to receive the patient and provide the necessary care.

4.    Medical Equipment Management: Ensuring that all medical equipment in the ambulance is properly maintained and ready for use. This includes monitoring and restocking medical supplies regularly.

5.    Documentation: Recording accurate and detailed information about the patient’s condition, the medical care provided, and any other pertinent information related to the incident. Proper documentation is essential for maintaining a comprehensive patient record and for legal and administrative purposes.

6.    Emergency Driving: Safely operating the ambulance while adhering to traffic rules and regulations to reach the destination quickly and efficiently.

7.    Collaboration: Collaborating with other emergency responders, such as firefighters and law enforcement personnel, in cases of accidents or emergencies that require multi-disciplinary responses.

8.    Continuous Education: Keeping up with the latest medical advancements and attending regular training sessions to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills.

1. Patient Care :

1. • Assess patients’ health conditions, including taking vital signs, medical history, and conducting physical examinations.
   • Administer medications and treatments if needed.
   • Monitor and document patients’ progress, symptoms, and changes in condition.
   • Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.

10.  Emergency Response :

1. • Respond to emergencies and provide immediate medical care as needed.
   • Stay calm under pressure and effectively handle critical situations.

o   Two years’ experience for emergency care

o   Bachelor of Public Health / Diploma of Nursing with demonstrated experience in prehospital care or hospital emergency unit

o   Shortlisted applicants will be asked to sit a 60-minute test, with the pass mark set at 50%.

–          Assets:

o   Good knowledge of Galkacyo’s street layout, hospital and clinic network

o   Recent completion of SRCS’ Basic First Aid Course an asset

o   Experience in prehospital emergency care an asset

o   Strong knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and protocols.

o   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

o   Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.,

o   Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients and their families.

o   Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Interested candidates should email their updated CV, cover letter, in one PDF, to hr.srcs@yahoo.com 

Deadline for Applications: 20th April, 2025.