The International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Biu Office and Yola Sub Delegation is
looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancies below.
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Biu Office and Yola Sub Delegation is
looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancies below.
Job Title: Health Field Officer
(9 months contract)
Main Responsibilities:
(9 months contract)
Main Responsibilities:
- 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 - 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 - Evaluates
the health needs, prepares medical support and assists the health
activities with close monitoring in the field
Required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Registered
Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing & Midwifery 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 - Computer
proficiency in Microsoft Office - Good
knowledge of Borno (South) surrounding areas - Prepared
to spend 80% of time doing field visits - Able
to translate local language Hausa and Fulani to English and vice versa - Knowledge
in Data entry and analysis
Personal Attributes:
- Strongly
motivated by humanitarian work - Team
leadership and good communication skills - Flexibility
and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative - Team
work and partnership working skills - Willingness
to learn and support others in their learning - Highly
developed analytical, planning and organising skills
Job Title: Nutrition Health
Field Officer
Main Responsibilities:
Field Officer
Main Responsibilities:
- Serves
as focal point for all matters related to the ICRC supported Nutrition
component in primary health care program in his/her area of responsibility - Understands
the ICRC Primary Health Care (PHC) & Nutrition objectives and is able
to communicate them to interlocutors - Attends
nutrition cluster meetings as an observer and reports back to the ICRC
Nutrition Mobile Delegate (NUT PHC)/ Health Delegate on information shared
and/or obtained. - Liaises
and attends regular meetings with the relevant hospital management
committee for Follow up, flow of communication and instilling ownership
and capacity to the committee. - Monitors
and analyses consumption and any inconsistencies in stock, reporting back
to the Nutrition Delegate - Together
with Health Delegate ensures appropriate and timely responses to
emergencies - Conducts
nutritional assessments when and where required
Required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Health
Nutritionist registered with the relevant authorizing body in Nigeria - Very
good computer skills, including spreadsheets - Good
command of Hausa, Bura, Margi and Kanuri languages - Good
knowledge of public health, and of local health services, staff and system - Good
knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Medical Nutrition programs in
Nigeria - Excellent
knowledge of written and spoken English - At
least 3 years work experience in public health nutrition
Personal Attributes:
- Well-developed
analytical skills - Good
communications and negotiation skills, confident in talking in front of a
large public, sense of responsibility - Field
oriented and good networking - Excellent
team spirit and acquired capacity to manage stressful situations - Flexibility
and quick response capacity to endure recurrent changes in working
schedule - Be
able to maintain respect to his/her colleagues, interlocutors and
profession/duty in different circumstances - Highly
developed analytical, planning and organizing skills - Prepared
to spend at least 70% of time doing field visits
- Responsible
for the Ecosec Programme Management Tool( EPMT) and acts as the main focal
point in Yola for Biu and Mubi - Assist
the EcoSec delegate in following up operational activities in the field,
through enforcing the EPMT procedures, - Maintains
contacts with external interlocutors and beneficiaries - Ensures
proper procedures are followed for all Ecosec emergency and livelihoods
activities ( coordination field trip request, monthly cash forecasts, timely
requisition order creation and follow up) - Management
and organization of the EcoSec beneficiaries’ database. Supervises the
data entry clerks when needed - Prepare
the bi-weekly and monthly operational reports independently and
contributes to other written reports including the quarterly, yearly ad
hoc narrative and statistical reports - Participates
in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EcoSec
programme activities mainly on emergencies and livelihoods response as
needed, - Maintains
regular exchange with Log and Admin teams on requisition orders (RO)
related to EcoSec interventions in Yola, Mubi, Biu and monitors the
results against the set monthly/quarterly/annual plan of action
Required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- University
degree in Administration, business, Information Technology and social
sciences. - 4
years’ work experience in field related to the work of the department - Fluent
in English and Hausa. - Good
report writing and analytical skills - Expert
in computer knowledge especially in Excel and Word - Very
good organizational skills - Skilled
in the following competencies: Communication (written & verbal),
Planning, Organization & Assessment; Responsibility & Autonomy
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrates
Initiatives - Strongly
motivated by humanitarian work - Ability
to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate - Team-work
oriented with sound communication skills - Punctual,
reliable, confirmed organisational skills - Sound
empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries - Sound
capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedure
Job Title: Medical Field Officer
Main Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities:
- 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 - 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 - Evaluates
the health needs, prepares the medical support and assists the health
activities with close monitoring in the field, in coordination with the
State Primary Health Care Development (SPHCDA). - Regularly
trains the SPHCDA health teams in the ICRC supported health facilities,
with on the job training. Particular focus to be given to implementation
of clinical guidelines, reproductive health, pharmacy management and
hygiene promotion - In
an emergency, assists mobilization of NRCS Emergency Action Teams (EAT)
Required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Medical
Doctor registered with the Nigerian Medical Board of Nigeria - Working
experience in Public Health in the tropics 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 - Computer
proficiency in Microsoft Office - Good
knowledge of Borno mainly, Gombe & 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. - Good
knowledge of Hausa, Margi, Bura and Kanuri will be added advantage - Knowledge
in Data entry and analysis
Personal
Attributes:
Attributes:
- Strongly
motivated by humanitarian work - Team
leadership and good communication skills - Flexibility
and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative - Team
work and partnership working skills - Willingness
to learn and support others in their learning - Highly
developed analytical, planning and organising skills
Job Title: Urban Water Engineer
Main Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities:
- Communicates
and coordinates WatHab department programs, needs and activities with
internal and external parties on the instruction of the WatHab Delegate. - Undertakes
or contributes to program and project planning, design and implementation. - Develop
or supervise development of project documents, including project
proposals, tender requests, contracts, cost estimations, technical
drawings, specifications, planning and logistics needs, - Establishes
strong communication and working relationships with relevant Government
bodies (notably the State Ministry of Water Resources and the Adamawa
State Water Board) - Directly
coordinates and supervises complex technical rehabilitation projects,
including ensuring quality, timeliness and cost effectiveness of project
works. - Follows,
respects and promotes the ICRC financial, administrative and logistical
regulations and rules. - Follow
up on tendering, contracting and purchasing activities with logistics
department and provide support when required. - Provision
of concise and pertinent progress reporting on programs, projects and other
activities of the WatHab department, including quantifiable and statistic
information.
Required
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Higher
education degree (Bachelors, Masters, or equivalent) in water supply,
sanitation, civil or related technical fields. - Additional
vocational training in relevant technical fields. - 8+
years of engineering experience in water supply, sanitation, construction
or similar technical fields - 2+
years of experience working for or with government institution, public
service, or community driven projects. - Excellent
command of written and spoken English - Strong
communication and reporting skills for technical and non-technical
audiences - Familiarity
with Adamawa State - Familiarity
with standard norms, rules, regulations, local techniques and requirements
for construction in Borno State.
Personal Attributes:
- Adaptable
- Organized
- Efficient
- Communicative
and clear - Responsible,
reliable and accountable - Autonomous
How to Apply
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum
vitae and contact details of three referees to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum
vitae and contact details of three referees to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
Please clearly
indicate the job position and location eg: “Urban Water Engineer (Yola)”
as the subject of your application
indicate the job position and location eg: “Urban Water Engineer (Yola)”
as the subject of your application
(Applications
intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
The deadline for the
submission of applications will be 13.10.2017, 16:30 h. Late application
will not be considered
submission of applications will be 13.10.2017, 16:30 h. Late application
will not be considered
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
candidates will be contacted.
However, ICRC will
not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the
recruitment process.
not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the
recruitment process.
The International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent
organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and
dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to
provide them with assistance.
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent
organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and
dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to
provide them with assistance.