The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been active in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982. The ICRC works closely with the Philippine Red Cross, its primary partner in the country.

The Staff Health Officer 1 (SHO1) is primarily responsible for the implementation and administration of the ICRC staff health program in the Manila area, supporting the health and well-being of all resident and mobile staff.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Staff Health Officer 2, SHO1 contributes to the delivery of services across seven domains of the staff health strategy:

1. Staff Health Policy

2. Health Promotion and Prevention

3. Health Care and Medical Emergencies

4. Stress Management and Crisis Response

5. Health Insurance

6. Medical Information Management

7. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Feed
 

Core Responsibilities:

• Leads and facilitates medical reimbursements, insurance processes, and documentation
• Ensures emergency preparedness, case management, and referral to health facilities.
• Implements health promotion and disease prevention activities.
• Supports Mental Health support through psychological first aid, peer support, and crisis management.
• Coordinates across teams & external providers to deliver responsive staff health services in Manila.
• Responsible for the Staff Health Hotline

• Licensed nurse or allied health professional with clinical or public health experience. Occupational health experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in occupational/clinical health, staff wellness, or emergency health programs.
• Experience in health insurance processes, and medical reimbursement systems
• Experience in mental health and psychosocial support
• Must have intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel); Tech – savvy
• Experience with NGOs/INGOs an asset.
• Must be amenable to travel around the Philippines

WHAT WE OFFER

• An opportunity to join the world’s largest humanitarian organization 
• Competitive salary and attractive social benefits 
• Professional development and benefits package
• A multicultural team of humanitarian workers

Work location: Makati City
Contract duration: Open - ended

Contract Start Date: January 2026

Deadline of application: 10 October 2025

*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is successfully filled.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. A valid NBI clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.

To learn more about the ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website www.icrc.org/ph and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICRCph.