The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Health Coordinator for its programs in Haiti. This role involves providing strategic leadership and technical oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality primary healthcare services, including sexual and reproductive health (SRH), across all intervention areas. The coordinator will be a key focal point for all IRC health programs in the country, guiding emergency responses and transitions towards long-term recovery and development.
This position is crucial for program development, resource mobilization, and advocacy for IRC's health interventions, ensuring compliance with national policies and international standards. The role requires regular field presence to support and strengthen team capacities, as well as coordination and representation with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Health, UN agencies, and NGOs.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | International Rescue Committee |
| Location | Haiti |
| Region | Latin America |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 05 December 2026 |
About the Position
The Health Coordinator will lead the strategic and technical direction of health programs in Haiti, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, national standards, and international best practices. Key responsibilities include overseeing the design, implementation, and quality of health, SRH, and nutrition programs, monitoring program progress against work plans and budgets, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols. The role also involves strengthening national and local partners, representing the organization in coordination mechanisms, and supervising health teams. Furthermore, the coordinator will contribute to program development, grant management, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on fostering effective and respectful partnerships.
Eligibility
- Degree in public health or a health-related field (medicine, nursing, midwifery, etc.), with a postgraduate qualification in public health or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in health programming, particularly in primary healthcare and SRH.
- Good understanding of the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for reproductive health in crisis situations.
- Experience in program design, strategy development, and proposal preparation.
- Experience in team leadership, including supervising senior staff and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience coordinating with government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
- Experience in grant management, donor reporting, and budget oversight.
- Experience working with diverse teams and communities, including women, youth, people with disabilities, and other groups at risk of exclusion.
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop diverse teams.
- Strong coordination, representation, and partnership management skills.
- Ability to analyze data and use evidence for decision-making and program improvement.
- Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt.
Benefits
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Documents Required
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How to Apply
- Refer to the 'How to apply' section on the original ReliefWeb job posting for specific instructions.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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