What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Officer position at Aspen Medical?
JOB AD: Public Health Officer
Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for PHOs to partner with us in providing medical services to UN sponsored Kenyan Peacekeepers at a field hospital in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This will be a deployed, rotational contract offering various rotational deployment cycles.
The team will be based in a secure, purpose-built camp and hospital facility in Port au Prince, Haiti, and all service delivery requirements will be conducted within the confines of that facility.
Aspen Medical will provide a Level 2 Field Hospital with EMS, Pre-Hospital Care, Surgical, Diagnostic and Laboratory, and other ancillary services.
Qualification Requirements
Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact HR.AMUSA@aspenmedical.com.
By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.
Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for PHOs to partner with us in providing medical services to UN sponsored Kenyan Peacekeepers at a field hospital in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This will be a deployed, rotational contract offering various rotational deployment cycles.
The team will be based in a secure, purpose-built camp and hospital facility in Port au Prince, Haiti, and all service delivery requirements will be conducted within the confines of that facility.
Aspen Medical will provide a Level 2 Field Hospital with EMS, Pre-Hospital Care, Surgical, Diagnostic and Laboratory, and other ancillary services.
Qualification Requirements
- Completion of an accredited university program providing at least three (3) years of theoretical and practical education in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, or Community Health after secondary education.
- A postgraduate diploma or master’s degree in any of these fields is desirable.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible professional practice after obtaining the public health qualification, including work in epidemiology, disease control, environmental health, or emergency response.
- Must have current and valid certification or documented training in Epidemiology, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), or Outbreak Management, completed within 12 months prior to deployment.
- Training in Field Epidemiology (FETP) or Health Emergencies Management is desirable.
- Must hold a relevant practice license or national accreditation authorizing performance of public health functions within their professional scope.
- The license or registration must remain valid throughout deployment.
- In lieu of licensure (where applicable), a certificate or letter of good standing issued by the competent national authority should be provided.
- English proficiency-a minimum of Level B 2 is required
Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact HR.AMUSA@aspenmedical.com.
By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.