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Background/IRC Summary:
The Syria crisis is often described as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the end of the Cold War. Today, 13.4 million people in Syria - more than half of the country's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance with needs increasingly being exacerbated by economic decline. Of these, 6.8 million are refugees and asylum-seekers who have fled the country. This is no short-term humanitarian episode. The devastating human consequences to huge numbers of people will endure for decades. The destruction of relationships, communities, livelihoods, homes and infrastructure will take years to repair.
IRC is offering a robust humanitarian response to the Syria crisis a rapidly expanding portfolio, supported by more than 1000+ staff in Syria Country Program. IRC is undertaking programs in Syria and the neighboring countries of Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan in the fields of health, child protection, early childhood development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, non-food items and food distribution, cash assistance, water and sanitation, protection and rule of law, and livelihood programming. Our work in these challenging settings gives rise to some of the most pressing issues facing contemporary humanitarian action, including questions of access, security, funding and coordination.
Job Overview/Summary:
The Pediatrician is responsible for providing high quality primary level health care to children and adolescents, particularly children under five years of age. The pediatrician will treat a wide range of patients with a high case load of infection diseases and provide health education to children and their families on key health topics. This position is based within the Hol camp. Maternal health and mental health services are also offered in this clinic, and the pediatrician may easily refer patients and their family members to the appropriate providers.
This position reports to the Sr. health officer in Hassaka office
Responsibilities:
Provide high quality clinical care to children and adolescents, with a focus on children under five years of age Able to work with different types of age groups that includes, babies, children, and adolescentsScreen and treat different developmental growth stagesTreat all types of infectious childhood diseasesFollow-up and treatment of children with malnutritionAbility to deal with matters ranging from a case of acne to a child's ongoing battle with muscular dystrophy.Able to provide a diagnosis based on visual and auditory indicators.Track immunization schedules and refer children to the appropriate provider of vaccinationCommunicate well with both children and parents.Provide detailed explanations of treatment course options and assuage fears.Advise patients, parents or guardians and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.Monitor patients' condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.Prepare statistics and reports for the program.Perform any other duties and functions, as needed, or requested by the organization
Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development
Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.Develop and implement remote management capacity building approaches to build the strengths the teams’ teams in Syria. Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.Approve and manage time, attendance and leave requests to ensure adequate departmental coverage; ensure monthly, accurate timesheet submission and carry out probationary reviews.Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, minimally monthly.Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team, and providing guidance on career paths. As required, identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train, and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.