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ICRC TRAINEESHIP IN HOSPITAL CARE PROGRAMME (The International Committee of the Red Cross)

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ICRC TRAINEESHIP IN HOSPITAL CARE PROGRAMME (The International Committee of the Red Cross)

Apply for the Traineeship in Hospital Care Programme

DEADLINE: 01 April 2022

Purpose

Under the supervision of the Hospital Services Program Coordinator and in cooperation with the Hospital team and the Associate undertakes tasks related to the day to day work of the Hospital Care Programme (HCP).

What ICRC do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. It take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. It is an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. It also direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Reports to

Head Nurse

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Supports the update and production of ICRC clinical guidelines and protocols
Compilation, update and standardisation of all hospital documentation
Supports the compilation and analysis of hospital data and participates in the development of associated research studies
Supports the ongoing development of specific hospital files
Organises, records and distributes all minutes of HCP meetings
Ensures appropriate filing of all HCP related documentation
Compiles briefing package for all hospital staff departing for missions
Supports the organisation and implementation of the War Surgery Seminar, Hospital Seminar and other HCP activities
Assists and supports the HCP for any other daily tasks as directed by the HCP Coordinator
Supports the different métiers in different tasks developed
Supports the Hospital and Surgery Capacity Building Project:
Implementation of the evaluation and monitoring approach in the Surgical training Hub
Development of different documents / presentations /minutes of meetings
Contribute to task described in the communication plan
Contribute to update the project site in the Health Wiki
Support different activities related to the project cycle

Certifications / Education required

Medical student/Doctor or a Nurse with a university degree or equivalent
Less than two-year experience post degree (or after internship for Medical Doctor)

Desired profile and skills

Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Able to work under pressure
Organised, creative, ambitious, punctual and rigorous
Excellent interpersonal skills
Very good command of computer tools (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
Previous experience within the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
Previous international humanitarian experience and/or development experience in low- or middle-income countries (NGOs, IOs or charitable organisation)
Previous experience in research or quality assurance activities
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Fluency in French, a strong asset
Fluency in Arabic and Spanish, an asset

Additional information

Location: Geneva
Type of contract: Traineeship
Length of assignment: 12 months
Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
Visa/permit: legitimacy card provided
Gross monthly salary: 3723.20CHF
Estimated start date: 27/06/2022
Application deadline: 01/04/2022
Application documents required: diplomas, work certificates, scan color of passport – please upload it on your profile

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome.