THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (NOVEMBER) JOBS

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:

Position 1: Health Field Officers

Locations: Gombe State and Yobe State - Nigeria.

Duties/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

Qualifications/Requirements:
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
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of Gombe, Yobe and Borno (Biu Area) surrounding areas
Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
Able to translate local language Fulani,Tangale and Hausa 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.

Position 2: Medical Field Officers

Locations: Gombe State and Yobe State - Nigeria.

Duties/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

Qualifications/Requirements:
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 Gombe, Yobe and Borno (Biu Area) surrounding areas
Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
Able to translate local language Fulani,Tangale and Hausa 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

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should send their application letter, curriculum vitae, all obtained certificates and contact details of three referees to:

ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

NB: Please clearly indicate “Health Field Officer GOMBE" or “Health Field Officer DAMATURU" or “Medical Field Officer GOMBE" or “Medical Field Officer Damaturu" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated).

Application Deadline: 13th November, 2015

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