Vacancy for Women's Center Case Worker at International Medical Corps (IMC)

Employment Nigeria 09-Feb-2016 BORNO , NGO

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training, relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations.

IMC has been operating in Nigeria since November 2013. It currently has its country office in Abuja and field offices in Kano, Sokoto and Maiduguri where it is implementing emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects, building capacity of local health systems and structures, ensuring the provision of quality, accessible Nutrition and Health Care for Children under five years of age.

IMC is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position below to be based in its Maiduguri office. This position is subject to funding by the donor:

POSITION : Women's Center Case Worker

Slot: 3

Job Summary

The Women’s Center Case Worker will be responsible for case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable women, including survivors of violence, in one of the project sites in Maiduguri.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Support Volunteers to conduct community outreach and provide basic emotional support and referrals to survivors
Provide direct, one-on-one and ongoing case management services, including safety planning
Provide direct, one-on-one emotional support to survivors throughout case management process
Provide referrals for survivors to other services, including accompaniment of survivors where appropriate
Ensure survivor-centered services, including adherence to guiding principles
Complete and maintain case management records to maximize confidentiality and safety
Participate in case review meetings
Submit case management reports
Contribute to a positive team environment
Practice self-care
Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct

Qualification and Experience

Educated to university level (First degree or HND preferably in Social Science or a related Field)
Hausa language required; English language preferred
Demonstrated commitment to helping others.
Demonstrated discretion and good judgment
Experience working with survivors of GBV an asset
Previous training/experience in GBV programming an asset
Comfortable living and working in Maiduguri
This is a woman-only position.
Only qualified women applicants are encouraged to apply.

Note

Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Officer, International Medical Corps via the email above
Candidates Must state the position that they are applying for as the subject of their email, otherwise applications will not be considered.
Application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document.

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Vacancy for Women's Center Case Worker at International Medical Corps (IMC)

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