Staff Health Officer

About the role

The Staff Health Officer (SHO1) is responsible for implementing and administering the ICRC staff health programme in Manila. Working under the guidance of the Staff Health Officer 2, the role supports the health and well‑being of resident and mobile staff across seven strategic domains.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct medical fitness evaluations for recruitment, annual exams and driver tests for Manila‑based staff.
• Deliver health briefings, distribute malaria kits and provide MHPSS orientation for new staff.
• Coordinate first‑aid training and refresher courses in partnership with MSSC and SHO2.
• Analyse and validate medical leave requests and contribute to absenteeism monitoring.
• Ensure 24/7 access to emergency medical care and manage MEDEVAC, repatriation and follow‑up care.
• Provide psychological first aid and peer support during critical incidents.
• Support crisis preparedness and response plans, and conduct regular site visits for quality control.
• Administer medical reimbursement processes and maintain up‑to‑date records of staff and dependents linked to partner health facilities.

Required profile

• Experience in occupational health, health promotion or related medical services.
• Ability to work under supervision and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail for record‑keeping and reporting.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local health regulations is an advantage.

Required skills

• Medical fitness evaluation procedures.
• First‑aid training coordination.
• Medical reimbursement administration.