Field Officer, First Aid at The International Committee of the Red Cross
Employment Nigeria
16-Aug-2017
PORT HARCOURT ,
NGO
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a not for profit humanitarian organization
POSITION : First Aid Field Officer
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the identification of the beneficiaries and the values ICRC can add to improve the emergency response from the scenes of the emergency till the referral further care
- Implement, monitor and evaluate references and activities according to objectives, plans of actions and resources available
- Actively participates in the planning and overall implementation of the First Aid activities including the monitoring and follow-up.
- Provides written reports with recommendations following all First Aid training programs.
- Ensures that casualties during emergencies receive a timely, impartial and effective immediate assistance by responders acting in security, guided by basic humanitarian values and principles, and part of an effective emergency response system adapted to needs and local realities
- Facilitate the implementation of the ICRC/NRCS First Aid program in Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Enugu and Anambra states in line with the developed frame including financial and security stipulations
Qualifications
- Knowledge in First Aid or health degree
- 3-4 years professional experience in similar field activity
- Create a focused learning environment at all levels and to adapt teaching to different audiences
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Computer skills, good command of standard software and knowledge of internet search
- Knowledge of geographically assigned environment
Attributes:
- Solution and objective oriented, organized, methodical and flexible personality, ability to work independently and within a team, very good analytical skills
- Ability to travel in all parts of the country
- Ability to work under pressure and in a hazardous environment
- Good analytical skills
- Strongly motivated ICRC rules and procedures
- Solid communication skills as the position involves teaching First Aid skills to different audiences as well as communication with community members and leaders, National Society members and other stakeholders.
- Capacity to apply
How To Apply
Candidates should send their Application letter, CV and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
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