Health Assistants at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Employment Nigeria 10-Nov-2016 BORNO , NGO

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International - works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

POSITION : Health Assistant

Position Overview

To support Health Officer for the effective implementation of the health component of multi-sectoral project, particularly in management of childhood illness and CMAM in Maiduguri, Borno State

Specific Objectives:

Facilitate Capacity building of the MoH’s staff in State and LGA levels on CMAM and IMNCI.
To strengthen links and coordination between different departments and authorities i.e. partners, LGAs, SMOH and Hospitals.
To conduct regular monitoring and supervisions in the respective hospitals in order to ensure the quality of the CMAM In-Patient services.

Qualifications

Diploma in Science with a major in Nursing, Community Health or Nutrition. 1 year experience in inpatient nutritional treatment essential, IMNCI and CMAM approach.

Essential Skills and Experience:

Previous experiences on CMAM programing
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to network effectively with llocal representatives of international aid organizations for exchange of information
High level of self-discipline, time management, organization, self-motivated and able to work with little day to day supervisions but meet deadlines and program objectives
Transparency and adherence to medical codes of conduct and patient, confidentiality and child protection
Commitment to ACF values and principles.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Experienced in working in Northern Nigeria and well integrated into local community
Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri and English
Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
Previous experience with ACF
Previous humanitarian programming experience

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by email to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org

Note

To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.
Also note that applications will be processed on FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.

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