Officer, Cholera (Officier santé publique)

Under the supervision of the Regional CSP Coordinator, the post holder will be responsible for supporting strategic planning, stakeholder mobilization, technical support, monitoring and evaluation, awareness-raising and resource mobilization to achieve sustainable control and/or elimination of cholera.

National Plan for the Elimination of Cholera 2023-2027 (Burundi)

• Strengthen the capacities of local teams involved in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the PMSEC.
• Working with peers to develop PAO, budgets and investment files.
• Maintain regular relations with authorities, NGOs and communities to ensure priority is given to cholera.
• Facilitate multi-sectoral collaboration (health, WASH, development) in connection with the CNAEHA.
• Ensure the integration of cholera priorities into national policies and funding.
• Implement regular monitoring and evaluation of PMSEC activities at all levels.

Technical support

• Provide technical support on cholera prevention, control and response according to GTFCC guidelines.
• Organize and lead training sessions and workshops to improve technical skills.
• Support the dissemination and application of national surveillance and care protocols.
• Collect, analyze and communicate performance data and areas for improvement.

Coordination

• Working in collaboration with authorities, agencies and NGOs under the direction of the CSP Regional Manager to ensure a unified approach to the PMSEC at the subnational level.
• Align national activities with the regional priorities and objectives of the CSP.
• Participate in regional coordination meetings and share relevant information, respect for diversity, integrity, professionalism, responsibility.
• Key skills: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgment and decision-making; Relations with national society and clients; Creativity and innovation; Building trust.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

Advocacy and resource mobilization

• Support advocacy with the CSP Regional Manager to strengthen political commitment to the fight against cholera.
• Raising awareness among decision-makers, donors and the public about the challenges of cholera prevention and control.
• Contribute to investment files and resource mobilization strategies to finance the PMSEC/NCP.
• Monitor and organize subnational project proposals related to the implementation of the PMSEC.
• Collaborating with donors, the private sector and other partners to support cholera control efforts.

Follow up

• Ensure the development and updating of information systems to monitor the progress of the PMSEC, as well as the collection, analysis and dissemination of reliable data.
• Produce regular reports highlighting achievements, challenges and recommendations.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting in accordance with IFRC and donor requirements, and participate in periodic program evaluations.
• Integrate lessons learned and best practices to improve the impact of the PMSEC.
• Working actively towards achieving the objectives of the Federation Secretariat
• Respect and work in accordance with the principles and rules of conduct of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
• To perform all other work-related tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned by his or her line manager.

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