The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. Yola Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below
Under the direct supervision of the Community Health Delegate, the Community Health Field Officer 2 is the focal point for all matters related to the ICRC and NorCross (Norwegian Red Cross) supported community-based health in Adamawa and Borno states, with emphasis on especially promotive and preventive healthcare, communicable diseases, nutrition, hygiene promotion, and sexual and gender-based violence.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure timely implementation and quality monitoring of the NorCross supported community-based health programme through structured and regular monitoring field visits and reporting.
- Technically support operations of the National Society (NRCS) to better plan for future projects, review and provide input to reports, analyse trends and suggest project adjustments.
- Collaborates and ensures complementarity with ICRC health programmes which are carried out in the same areas.
- Oversee the coordination of all the components of the community-based health programme activities in collaboration with the Community Health Delegate, and in consultation with the NRCS Yola branch.
- Liaise with health authorities, especially the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), State Ministry of Health (SMoH), Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and humanitarian organisations supporting health-related interventions as required by his/her supervisor
- Prepares timely weekly field movement plan and field trip reports
- Coordinates with LOG / ADMIN on supply requests, cash forecast as required
- Develops and maintains dialogue with LGA health/nutrition authorities in catchment areas of ICRC PHC programs
- Identifies training needs with the Community Health delegate and NRCS focal person (s), and prepares plan and budget, and implements training programs including on-site training.
Education and Experience Required
- Degree in related health sciences e.g. nursing, midwifery; registered and with relevant experience,
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing community-based health or other related health programs.
Desired profile and Skills
- Previous experience in community-based health and/or nutrition programs
- Previous experience in humanitarian context in N.E Nigeria
- Very good understanding of culture/health structure in Northeast
- Understanding of humanitarian cluster systems
- Fluent in written and oral English, Local Languages i.e. Hausa
- Good reporting and analytical skills, Computer literate (Word, Excel)
- Good negotiation and diplomatic skills
How to Apply
- Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to [email protected]
- Clearly indicate “ABJ202200264 Community Health Field Officer 2 YOL” as the subject of your application
(Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated) • In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
- Qualification(s)
- Current location
- Languages you speak
- Years of relevant experience
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 12.02.2022, 16:30hrs. Late application will not be considered Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, status, disability etc.
(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
