Public Health Coordinator Delegate, Emergency Response Roster Delegat Unit, Røde Kors

Public Health Coordinator Delegate, Emergency Response Roster
Delegat Unit, Røde Kors

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About the position

About the Norwegian Red Cross
The Norwegian Red Cross (NoRC) is part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network, operating in more than 190 countries. The Movement works to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, particularly in situations of armed conflict, disasters, and other emergencies.

Purpose of the Advertisement
This advertisement invites applications for training leading to potential admission to the Norwegian Red Cross Emergency Response (ER) roster.
It does not relate to a permanent or specific position within the Norwegian Red Cross.
NoRC maintains a roster of trained and experienced specialist delegates who can be deployed at short notice to international emergencies, including natural disasters, armed conflicts, health emergencies, and climate-related crises.
Most delegates are usually employed elsewhere and are expected to have approval from their employers to take unpaid leave during deployment. While on mission, delegates are contracted by the Norwegian Red Cross and receive salary, in addition to applicable allowances.
Typical deployment duration is a minimum of six to eight (6–8) weeks, with emergency operations often lasting four months or longer.

Emergency Response Units (ERUs)
NoRC specializes in deploying Emergency Response Units (ERUs) that provide:
-Prehospital Emergency Care
-Mobile and Fixed Health emergency clinics
-Emergency Hospitals
-Public health services
-Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)
Working Conditions
Delegates must be prepared for demanding and unpredictable environments, which may include:
-Very basic living conditions, often in tents
-Long working hours under high pressure
-Limited resources and infrastructure
-Movement restrictions due to security conditions
-Rapidly changing contexts with limited information for decision-making

Key information

Application deadline:

03.08.2026

Employer:

Røde Kors

Title:

Public Health Coordinator Delegate, Emergency Response Roster

Positions:

6

Webcruiter ID:

5152993512

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Duties and responsibilities

Public Health
Public health (PH) delegate’s responsibilities will vary greatly from one deployment to another, due to the broad range of public health interventions that can be required in an emergency. Public Health delegates focus on assessment, program development, technical support and coordination in the areas of water borne-, vector borne- and vaccine preventable diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition and field epidemiology. PH delegates are not expected/required to be specialists in all areas but will rather be selected for deployment based on the best possible match of program needs and demonstrated individual competencies.

The Public Health Coordinator Delegate will be responsble for:
1. Coordinate and communicate with local government and partners, and other humanitarian agencies to ensure effective rapid assessment, along with a holistic approach to public health that prevents gaps and/or duplication in services.
2. Ensure evidence, best practices and core standards are applied to all levels of public health emergency programming, to ensure quality of services
3. Advocate for the role of the Red Cross Red Crescent in public health response
4. Ensure IFRC public health emergency programming aligns with and considers the needs, capacities, strengths and limitations of the host National Society, while meeting humanitarian needs
5. Assess the public health needs of communities affected by outbreak, disaster or crisis
6. Establish, manage and/or support community-based public health interventions, including epidemic control, health promotion, and disease prevention interventions
7. Manage and/or support epidemiological data collection, interpretation and application to programming to ensure timely and appropriate public interventions
8. Work with local counterparts and Information Management colleagues to establish secure and confidential data management systems.

9. Support and coordinate public health ERUs deployed to implement public health response. This could include assessment, deployment and installation support for public health ERUs; supervision; mentoring; and training.

For further information see Job Describtion

Qualifications and Experience

Required Education
-Advanced University degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Environmental Health, or a related field.

Professional Experience

-Minimum 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in public health programming

-Experience in humanitarian emergencies, disaster response, outbreak preparedness and response, or health systems strengthening.
-Experience coordinating multi-sectoral health programmes at national or international level.
-Experience working with governments, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, UN agencies, NGOs, or other humanitarian organizations.
-Previous international deployment experience is highly desirable.

Technical Competencies

-Experience in health programme planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Ability to conduct health needs assessments and develop operational plans.
-Knowledge of humanitarian standards, including Sphere Standards and the IFRC Public Health Framework.
-Experience managing project budgets and donor reporting is an asset.

Other requirements
-Strong computer literacy.
-Valid driving license (Category B – manual transmission).
-Certificate of good conduct (criminal record) from the country of residence.

Language Requirements
Mandatory: Advanced English language skills (minimum C1 level), both written and verbal
Preferred: Advanced French language skills (minimum C1 level).
Additional asset: Intermediate to advanced proficiency (B2 level or higher) in Arabic, Portugese, Spanish, or Russian.
Health Requirements
Candidates must be in good physical and mental health.
A pre‑deployment medical examination is mandatory.
Availability Requirement
All prospective delegates must be available for at least one deployment per calendar year.
Please be aware that the use of this capacity depends on operational needs in the field.
During deployment, delegates may be seconded to the IFRC, ICRC, or other Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners to support emergency response operations in crisis settings, including epidemics, armed conflicts, and natural or climate‑related disasters.
Candidates are responsible for planning work commitments accordingly and must obtain any necessary approvals from their current employers prior to applying.
Eligibility Requirement
Must be eligible for deployment to international humanitarian operations.
This advertisement is open to Norwegian and international candidates.
Successful candidates:
-Remain affiliated with their home country, including continued participation in their national social security and pension schemes, in line with applicable regulations.
-Must be eligible for deployment to international humanitarian operations.
-Will work under a temporary, mission-based contract with the Norwegian Red Cross during deployments.

Training and Roster Inclusion

To be included in the NoRC Emergency Response Roster, selected candidates must successfully complete the following:

1. Recruitment Process
Application screening
Interview
Reference checks

2. Mandatory Online Training
24 hours of compulsory online training
3. International Mobilization and Preparation—IMPACT Training—Mandatory (1 week) Dates: 20-26 September 2026.
IMPACT is a vital platform for enhancing knowledge of the humanitarian landscape, exploring specific approaches and tools within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and deepening our understanding of the fundamental principles.
The course includes presentations, working group sessions, simulation exercises, and mandatory online learning, all aimed at simulating real-world humanitarian scenarios and fostering collaboration within the Movement.
Location: nearby Oslo, Norway.
4. CBS (Community Based Surveillance) training
This training focuses to give the key tools for CBS need assessment and CBS implementation within the tight timeframe of an emergency. It will also include practical sessions on CBS tools such as Nyss or other data collection and monitoring tools, that will strengthen data and epidemiological skills of the participants.
5. Profile‑Specific Training
Additional training may be required depending on the profile.
Please note all training participation is unpaid. The Norwegian Red Cross will, however, cover all necessary training‑related expenses, including travel, accommodation, and meals.
Deployments and Roster Status
Once all required training and onboarding processes have been successfully completed, candidates become eligible for deployment based on operational needs.
While inclusion in the ER roster does not guarantee immediate deployment, it ensures eligibility for consideration as opportunities arise.
The timing of a first deployment may vary and can take up to one to two years following completion of all processes, depending on humanitarian needs, individual readiness, and overall roster availability.

Application Instructions
Your application must in English and include:
-Curriculum Vitae (CV)
-Motivation letter outlining availability, relevant professional experience, and experience with cross‑cultural collaboration
-Maximum length: 700 words

Processing time may be longer than usual due to application volume and complexity.
Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted.

We can offer

Why should you apply?

• Meaningful: You`ll be a part of the world's largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.
• Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.
• Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world
• A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.

Norwegian Red Cross striving to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity.
We do a thorough background check on relevant candidate.

About the employer

The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers and staff operating in 190 countries. Our mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. To achieve this, we follow the seven humanitarian principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.