The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.
HEALTH FIELD OFFICER
(9 months contract)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program
Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs
Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility
In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders
Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip.
Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator
Evaluates the health needs, prepares medical support and assists the health activities with close monitoring in the field
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing & Midwifery council of Nigeria
Working experience in Public Health in the tropics & in Reproductive Health sector is mandatory
At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System
Good command of both written and spoken English
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of Borno (South) surrounding areas
Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
Able to translate local language Hausa and Fulani to English and vice versa
Knowledge in Data entry and analysis
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Team leadership and good communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
Team work and partnership working skills
Willingness to learn and support others in their learning
Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills
MEDICAL FIELD OFFICER
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program
Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs
Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility
In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders
Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip
Evaluates the health needs, prepares the medical support and assists the health activities with close monitoring in the field, in coordination with the State Primary Health Care Development (SPHCDA).
Regularly trains the SPHCDA health teams in the ICRC supported health facilities, with on the job training. Particular focus to be given to implementation of clinical guidelines, reproductive health, pharmacy management and hygiene promotion
In an emergency, assists mobilization of NRCS Emergency Action Teams (EAT)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical Doctor registered with the Nigerian Medical Board of Nigeria
Working experience in Public Health in the tropics is mandatory
At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System
Good command of both written and spoken English
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of Borno mainly, Gombe & Yobe surrounding areas
Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
Able to translate local language Hausa and Kanuri to English and vice versa.
Good knowledge of Hausa, Margi, Bura and Kanuri will be added advantage
Knowledge in Data entry and analysis
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Team leadership and good communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
Team work and partnership working skills
Willingness to learn and support others in their learning
Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills
NUTRITION HEALTH FIELD OFFICER
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as focal point for all matters related to the ICRC supported Nutrition component in primary health care program in his/her area of responsibility
Understands the ICRC Primary Health Care (PHC) & Nutrition objectives and is able to communicate them to interlocutors
Attends nutrition cluster meetings as an observer and reports back to the ICRC Nutrition Mobile Delegate
(NUT PHC)/ Health Delegate on information shared and/or obtained.
Liaises and attends regular meetings with the relevant hospital management committee for Follow up, flow of communication and instilling ownership and capacity to the committee.
Monitors and analyses consumption and any inconsistencies in stock, reporting back to the Nutrition Delegate
Together with Health Delegate ensures appropriate and timely responses to emergencies
Conducts nutritional assessments when and where required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Health Nutritionist registered with the relevant authorizing body in Nigeria
Very good computer skills, including spreadsheets
Good command of Hausa, Bura, Margi and Kanuri languages
Good knowledge of public health, and of local health services, staff and system
Good knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Medical Nutrition programs in Nigeria
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
At least 3 years work experience in public health nutrition
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Well-developed analytical skills
Good communications and negotiation skills, confident in talking in front of a large public, sense of responsibility
Field oriented and good networking
Excellent team spirit and acquired capacity to manage stressful situations
Flexibility and quick response capacity to endure recurrent changes in working schedule
Be able to maintain respect to his/her colleagues, interlocutors and profession/duty in different circumstances
Highly developed analytical, planning and organizing skills
Prepared to spend at least 70% of time doing field visits
URBAN WATER ENGINEER
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicates and coordinates WatHab department programs, needs and activities with internal and external parties on the instruction of the WatHab Delegate.
Undertakes or contributes to program and project planning, design and implementation.
Develop or supervise development of project documents, including project proposals, tender requests,contracts, cost estimations, technical drawings, specifications, planning and logistics needs,
Establishes strong communication and working relationships with relevant Government bodies (notably the State Ministry of Water Resources and the Adamawa State Water Board)
Directly coordinates and supervises complex technical rehabilitation projects, including ensuring quality,timeliness and cost effectiveness of project works.
Follows, respects and promotes the ICRC financial, administrative and logistical regulations and rules.
Follow up on tendering, contracting and purchasing activities with logistics department and provide support
when required.
Provision of concise and pertinent progress reporting on programs, projects and other activities of the WatHab department, including quantifiable and statistic information.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Higher education degree (Bachelors, Masters, or equivalent) in water supply, sanitation, civil or related technical fields.
Additional vocational training in relevant technical fields.
8+ years of engineering experience in water supply, sanitation, construction or similar technical fields
2+ years of experience working for or with government institution, public service, or community driven projects.
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Strong communication and reporting skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Familiarity with Adamawa State
Familiarity with standard norms, rules, regulations, local techniques and requirements for construction in
Borno State.
Personal Attributes:
Adaptable
Organized
Efficient
Communicative and clear
Responsible, reliable and accountable
Autonomous
ECONOMIC SECURITY (ECOSEC) ASSISTANT
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the Ecosec Programme Management Tool( EPMT) and acts as the main focal point in Yola for Biu and Mubi
Assist the EcoSec delegate in following up operational activities in the field, through enforcing the EPMT procedures,
Maintains contacts with external interlocutors and beneficiaries
Ensures proper procedures are followed for all Ecosec emergency and livelihoods activities ( coordination field trip request, monthly cash forecasts, timely requisition order creation and follow up)
Management and organization of the EcoSec beneficiaries’ database. Supervises the data entry clerks when needed
Prepare the bi-weekly and monthly operational reports independently and contributes to other written reports including the quarterly, yearly ad hoc narrative and statistical reports
Participates in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EcoSec programme activities mainly on emergencies and livelihoods response as needed,
Maintains regular exchange with Log and Admin teams on requisition orders (RO) related to EcoSec interventions in Yola, Mubi, Biu and monitors the results against the set monthly/quarterly/annual plan of action
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree in Administration, business, Information Technology and social sciences.
4 years’ work experience in field related to the work of the department
Fluent in English and Hausa.
Good report writing and analytical skills
Expert in computer knowledge especially in Excel and Word
Very good organizational skills
Skilled in the following competencies: Communication (written & verbal), Planning, Organization & Assessment; Responsibility & Autonomy
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Demonstrates Initiatives
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Ability to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
Team-work oriented with sound communication skills
Punctual, reliable, confirmed organisational skills
Sound empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries
Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedure
TO APPLY
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to
ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
Please clearly indicate the job title as the subject of your application
(Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 13.10.2017, 16:30 h. Late application will not be considered
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively
humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
DUE DATE: 13 October, 2017
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