INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS (IMC 2016) JOBS

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.
 
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
 
International Medical Corps (IMC) is currently recruiting to fill the following positions:
 
Position 1: Care Group Promoter Supervisor

Location: Borno State - Nigeria.
 
Job Description:
The Care Group Promoter Supervisor will lead program planning and provide strategic direction to CG Promoter, Ensure internal and external reporting and documentation requirements are on-time and accurate, Assess staff capacities and coordinate initial or ongoing trainings based on need and program goals, Play a lead role in the orientation and training of new technical program staff, Models leadership to all staff and intentionally develops the leadership potential of the CG Promoters and Prepare a monthly report using the information provided by Care Group Promoters. This is a an outreach position requiring traveling to community locations.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Ensure observance and respect the dignity of beneficiaries, care givers and members of the community at all times.
Coordinates with project partners, project staff, the SMoH, LGA PHCDA and other stakeholders regarding upcoming activities and needs at the community and State/LGA levels.
Responsible for the performance and professional development of the CG Promoters who report to him/her.
Review Flipchart Lesson Plans with CG Promoters every two weeks and assure they understand the information well and can teach back the information in a participatory manner.
Collect CG Promoter reports on a monthly basis, review the reports and assure the information presented is reasonable and complete.
Prepare a monthly report using the information provided by CG Promoters.
Maintain a filing system in the project office so copies of CG Promoter Reports are easily accessible.
Responsible to supervise each CG Promoter
Will ensure that the families of malnourished children receive appropriate counseling, education concerning the IYCF and caring practices through Care Group.
Responsible to liaison with the appropriate people in a timely and professional manner to ensure the financial, logistical and procurement issues required to implement project activities.
Will backstop the OTP nurse when necessary
Other duties as assigned
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
Over two (2) years experience in nutrition programming.
Degree in nutrition or any other related field from a recognized institution.
Knowledge of CMAM and MIYCN will be an added advantage.
Excellent report-writing skills.
Knowledge of English and Hausa is a MUST
Female candidates are preferred for this position.
 
Key Competences:
Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
Team player and culturally sensitive.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet.

Application Deadline: 5th February, 2016.

Position 2: WASH Assistant

Location: Borno State - Nigeria.
 
Job Description:
Under the supervision of WASH Officer, the WASH assistant will participate in hygiene campaigns, participate in house to house hygiene promotion, and prepare written materials and reports on field activities, clearly elaborate adapted messages for beneficiaries, as well as support hygiene promotion and other WASH activities in the communities.
 
Duties/Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the WASH officer, the WASH Assistant will support:
Selection and training of the hygiene promoters (VCM).
Collection of bio data for both VCMs and beneficiaries in communities.
Input beneficiaries’ data into spread sheet in preparation for distribution of NFI kits in communities.
Train and monitor VCMs on how to conduct hygiene promotion sessions and fill their log sheets properly document topics discussed, advice provided, document issues of concern for IMC follow up action, number of attendees to sessions, etc
Collection of VCM log sheet on monthly basis and certifying work done by VCMs.
Identification of the most appropriate messages regarding the target population.
Organize training sessions and participate in facilitation in IDP camps and host communities.
Evaluate the necessary material needed for a campaign/activity.
Mobilize the community on change behavior regarding hygiene practices.
Participate in hygiene campaigns, doing shows in schools and at community level and IDP camps in close coordination with community volunteers
Actively participate alongside community volunteers in identifying locations/sites for WASH infrastructures (latrines construction/rehabilitation, borehole drilling/rehabilitation, etc) in the beneficiary communities.
Animate focus group, giving clear messages on good hygiene practice.
Report the progress of the work to the supervisor
Report possible problems or conflict during the activities or any other issues that requires IMC follow up/ action
Conduct household assessments.
Conduct the distribution of water, hygiene and sanitation items.
Collection of water sample from household and source and also conduct quality tests using the delaqua KIT
Write daily reports on VCMs evaluation, water testing and NFI distribution.
Relating closely with VCMs to identify informal settlements in host communities.
Relate with M & E in providing accurate data for impact analysis during post distribution survey and also to input into monthly and quarterly reports
Regular reporting of Hygiene Promotion activities to supervisor/ WASH Officer
Provide support to other areas of the department as may be required by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements:
B.Sc./HND in Public Health, Social Sciences or any related field
Strong communication skills
Passion for community development work in local communities, with children and vulnerable people
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is required
Prior experience in humanitarian/ emergency response programs not mandatory but will be an added advantage.

Applications Deadline: 9th February, 2016.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should send their CVs to:

imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com

NB:
Indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of email, otherwise applications will not considered.
Application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document.

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