ICRC Staff Health Manager Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026
Apply Now ICRC Staff Health Manager Job Vacancy in Ethiopia 2026 – ICRC is inviting qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Staff Health Manager. This vacancy is open for applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience. Interested job seekers are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We 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. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
ICRC Staff Health Manager Job Vacancy
- Job Title: Staff Health Manager
- Organization: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- Type of Role: National/ Resident (Opened to Ethiopian Nationals ONLY)
- Job Family: Health
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
- Job Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Posted Date: January 14, 2026
- Application Deadline: January 24, 2026
- Official Website: www.icrc.org
Purpose
Staff Health Manager is the focal point for all matters relating to the health of ICRC staff in the delegation. In line with ICRC staff health strategy and in collaboration with medical personnel on the spot, s/he promotes and maintains the physical and mental health of ICRC staff. S/He implements the staff health strategy in the following identified domains:
- Health promotion & prevention;
- Emergency preparedness and case management;
- Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for staff;
- Crisis management support;
- Quality control & monitoring;
- Health insurances Supervise and coordinate the overall work of the Staff Health Officers in all ICRC structures in Ethiopia.
Accountabilities & Functional Responsibilities
- Carries out health briefings for all new ICRC staff.
- Assesses and supervises living conditions in the delegation and all sub-sites, promotes general hygiene standards (e.g. housing, use of mosquito nets, water filters, hygiene standards of cooks and cleaners, nutritional advice).
- Evaluates the medical structures available and quality of services provided; identifies and monitors services for the referral and treatment of ICRC staff.
- Provides advice and support to ICRC staff with health problems.
- Provides advice on the medical needs of ICRC staff during transportation and coordinates medical evacuations from the field to the capital.
- Liaises with the Staff Health Centre of Expertise (RH_COE_SAN) at ICRC headquarters and coordinates at local level in case of the repatriation of personnel out of the country.
- Compiles guidelines and procedures to be followed during the medical evacuation of personnel from the field or out of the country.
- Implements and supervises staff health policies and the ICRC HIV/AIDS programme (where applicable) at all sites under responsibility (delegation/sub-delegations).
- Coordinates with the Regional Staff Health Coordinator (RSHC) and the Regional Staff Psychosocial Support Coordinator (RSPSSC) to implement the staff health strategy.
- Collects accurate and reliable data on illnesses, accidents and absenteeism, with a view to providing statistics on illnesses and the medical risks taken by all staff.
- Reviews medical invoices for anonymization and approval of medical expenses.
- Reports to delegation management and provides feedback and recommendations on issues related to the staff’s health.
- Provides support to people affected and to management during and after security incident; follows up (and refers) if further intervention is required.
- Communicate, and collaborate with other departments on staff health file and tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements
- University degree in Medicine and a valid license to practice in his/her country of residence.
- Clinical specialization in pertinent area (area of expertise in occupational medicine or emergency medicine are an asset).
- Excellent knowledge of English and Amharic; proficiency in other local languages is a strong asset.
- Computer proficiency.
- Typically, 10 years of professional experience (Including specialization), with at least 3 years’ clinical experience.
- Experience in mental health and stress management.
- Experience in medical evacuation and transportation.
- Qualification in public health is an asset.
- ICRC Experience an asset.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to https://career5.successfactors.eu/careers before January 24, 2026. For more details Click Here.
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