Organizational Context
The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent ( IFRC ) is the largest humanitarian organization in the world, present in more than 190 countries around the world, through their national societies.
The IFRC Office for the Americas supports national societies in the region to increase their humanitarian and development standards, so that they continue to be relevant in their territory and transparent in their action. The Department of Disasters and Crisis, Response and Recovery ensures the quality, consistency and effectiveness of the services provided by the Red Cross to people affected by disasters and crises, also in migration condition, supporting resilience processes for vulnerable groups. The Country Cluster Delegation CCD Andean countries located in Lima – Peru provides support to National Societies in the Andean region.
IFRC has a Global Strategy on Migrations, under which actions have been implemented that seek to strengthen the capacities of National Societies in the Andean region, in assisting the population movement that occurs in the region. At the same time, it wants to advocate for the dignity of migrants and raise awareness of the stigma and discrimination they suffer in destination countries.
In Peru, it has been intervening in cities with the largest presence of the population that is in a situation of human mobility, with protection needs and at risk of increasing their vulnerability.
In this sense, the objective of the intervention is to provide integrated humanitarian health assistance services, psychosocial support ( APS ) and protection for the population in a situation of human mobility -and with protection needs-, as well as reducing discrimination in host communities through relevant information according to their needs for a promotion of their social inclusion.
Humanitarian health assistance is provided through medical care services in fixed or mobile positions, considering care days in communities, in migrant population shelters and care on a migratory route, serving an established population and a migrant population in transit, as well as a local population in greater vulnerability.
Job Purpose
Have general medical professionals to carry out work in the area of their competence and responsibility as part of the project’s health services in the intervention area.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Perform services corresponding to their professional skills within the framework of the principles of the international Red Cross movement, the movement’s code of conduct and professional ethical considerations.
The provision of its services will be carried out in 6 hour shifts, in community health days, at fixed points of care, mobile health unit, shelter or other care according to programming in the project intervention areas.
The following staff is required:
- Tacna: 01 general practitioners ( up to 12 shifts per month )
His work is carried out in coordination with the project monitor in each intervention area, maintaining technical coordination with the IFRC Health Officer.
Contract period: 4 months ( September to December 2023 )
Job Duties and Responsibilities ( continued )
The general practitioner will perform the following tasks: 1. Assistance service in accordance with professional skills and complexity of the services provided within the framework of the project,
2. Record of care, support in requirements for medicines and supplies for the provision of services as appropriate or indicated.
3. Orientation to personnel who participate in the health services for their proper provision.
4. Support in activities related to the implementation of the service.
5. Ensure good treatment, attention to the people who come to the services.
6. Ensure the care of the image of the IFRC and the Red Cross movement at all times, strictly adhering to the rules and procedures of the Red Cross, as well as the code of conduct and security.
7. Assistance, orientation and accompanying of users who participate in the IFRC conferences, with a profile to be members of the comprehensive insurance system ( SIS ).
Duties applicable to all staff:
one.
Actively work towards the achievement of the objectives of the IFRC secretariat.
2.
Comply with and work in accordance with the principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
3.
Perform any other job related tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Education
Education
Required
Preferred
General Physician ( Official degree, with valid professional qualifications /skills and authorization / work permits in the country if applicable.
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graduate
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Experience
Experience
Required
Preferred
Experience from 01 to 03 years in health establishments of the first level of public or private care in Peru or hospitals. ( care activity ) or primary health care services.
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Experience in emergencies / disasters
X
Work experience in project intervention areas ( area to which you apply )
x
Experience in caring for the migrant population
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Knowledge, Skills and Languages
Knowledge
Required
Preferred
Knowledge of migrations and regulations related to migration
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Basic knowledge of the Red Cross movement
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Minimum knowledge of security and protection standards
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Minimum knowledge in Social Welfare
X
Knowledge of Peruvian health regulations and laws
X
Languages
Required
Preferred
Español
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Fluent written and spoken English
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Others
Required
Preferred
No criminal record or pending cases for human trafficking, consumption of illicit substances, or others that threaten people
X
Peruvian license ( professional ability ) valid to practice throughout the national territory
X
Excel ( immediate level )
X
COVID 19 vaccines and others recommended for health professionals
X
Competencies, Values and Comments
Skills
Relationship with the National Society: maintains good coordination with the national society ( if required ), contributes to strengthening / building capacities.
Concentration on results and responsibility: finds innovative and appropriate solutions; effectively mobilizes resources; prioritizes workload to meet deadlines; demonstrates responsibility towards results; practices and promotes integrity.
Teamwork: accept responsibility and share the credit; requests cross-functional cooperation; supports team / management decisions; Promotes and values team diversity.
Communications: communications clearly and effectively; adapt the style to suit the situation; seeks inputs / lists to opinions and ideas.
Professional Standards: knows and supports the Red Cross Red Crescent Principles; uses appropriate skills to fulfill his role; maintains agreed professional standards.
Leadership: is able to see the whole picture / has a strategic vision; drives organizational priorities; find opportunities; promote debate about new ideas; builds support and commitment; identifies and manages conflict; and, values and supports governance.
Managerial Effectiveness: effectively manages performance; ensures clarity of roles / responsibilities; prioritizes the balance between workload and resources; provides guidance and gives regular feedback, supports the professional development of the staff in charge.
