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International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Health Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeTumaco, San Andres de Tumaco, Narino, ColombiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Technical or technologist-level academic training as a Nursing Assistant, with a community and health-care focus.
  • At least 12 months of general experience in community health, including at least 6 months in health-promotion, disease-prevention, or community outreach projects with vulnerable populations.
  • Demonstrated experience in community mobilization, health education campaigns, extramural health activities, and active outreach to beneficiaries, with a focus on results and meeting targets.
  • Basic knowledge of office productivity tools and database management.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and update schedules for physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to support client flow.
  • Organize consultation rooms and clinical-care spaces, ensuring cleanliness, supplies, and privacy.
  • Implement outreach strategies for priority populations and actively connect clients to sexual and reproductive health, mental health, sexually transmitted infection, family planning, prenatal care, abortion care, and other health services.
  • Schedule medical appointments, follow up on missed appointments, and reorganize schedules as needed.
  • Make internal and external referrals, ensuring forms are completed correctly, referrals are traceable, and treatment continues without interruption.
  • Conduct health education activities, including community outreach, logistics, attendance reporting, and direct facilitation of educational talks aligned with program priorities.
  • Manage the Vulnerability Fund by verifying eligibility, collecting documentation, and transparently recording assistance provided.
  • Prepare medication and medical-supply forecast items (PIF) in coordination with pharmacy and the senior health officer.
  • Support medical-bill audits by organizing and providing documentation requested by quality, finance, and MEAL teams.
  • Coordinate logistics for clinical and community activities, including venues, materials, resources, and transportation.
  • Communicate promptly and effectively with finance and operations teams to support health-program delivery.
  • Serve program clients with a humanitarian approach by providing guidance, dignified treatment, and follow-up on their needs.
  • Support client service lines by directing inquiries, handling requests, and strengthening community relationships.
  • Provide technical support to health-program processes, particularly processing and organizing physical and digital program records.
  • Complete databases and tools assigned by the MEAL team accurately and promptly, tracking project activities and indicators.
  • Visit areas with high concentrations of migrants or other vulnerable people to identify health needs, explain available services, register prospective users, and schedule appointments in the field.
  • Coordinate and accompany clients recruited during community activities to the care center, working with the clinical team to ensure they complete care and prioritizing urgent or highly vulnerable cases.
  • Support sexually transmitted infection services by identifying and connecting people needing care, assisting with authorized rapid testing when applicable, recording information, and promptly referring clients to clinical staff for interpretation, counseling, and management under institutional protocols.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor in response to program needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in the humanitarian sector or serving migrant and displaced populations is valued.

About the Company

International Rescue Committee

Global humanitarian nonprofit delivering emergency relief

Emergency relief and long-term support provider active in 40+ countries and 26 U.S. cities, offering health, education, safety, economic, and protection services to people affected by conflict, displacement, or disasters. It runs refugee resettlement, mental health care, primary healthcare, vocational training, and protection programs, with operations that combine direct services and advocacy. Its distinct approach comes from a large global footprint, extensive field experience, a focus on dignity and resilience, and evidence-based programs supported by initiatives like the Airbel Impact Lab. The goal is to lessen suffering, protect human rights, and help communities recover and thrive through inclusive, long-term strategies that empower those affected by crises.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$500K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1933

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