Vacancy for Health Field Officer at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

 Employment Nigeria 14-Oct-2017 BORNO , NGO  

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),an independent not for profit humanitarian organisation whose  mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence.

POSITION : Health Field Officer

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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

 Qualifications

  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Good knowledge of Borno mainly & 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
  • Registered Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing 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
  • Knowledge in Data entry and analysis.

Personal Attributes:

  • Team work and partnership working skills.
  • Willingness to learn and support others in their learning.
  • Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills.
  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
  • Team leadership and good communication skills
  • Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative.

How To Apply
Candidates should send their Application Letters, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org indicate "Health Field Officer Maiduguri" as the subject of your application 



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