International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training, relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian 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 to respond rapidly to emergency situations.

 

Health Manager

Job Summary

Under the Supervision of the Emergency Program Coordinator, the Health Manager will be responsible for designing, planning and providing technical leadership in the implementation of IMC Health activities. He/She will closely work with the Health team, IDPs and all stakeholders (mainly Ministry of Health/ Primary Healthcare Development Agency) to ensure efficient delivery of safe Health services in the assigned areas.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programme Management

To take the lead in designing, managing and implementing IMC Health programs in Nigeria

Work closely with the Emergency Program Coordinator, senior management and field teams to determine the operational needs of the medical/health program

Work closely with the Emergency Program Coordinator to determine the training needs of IMC and health program partner’s staff and develop a capacity building plan to address the gaps.

Collaborate with the national health authorities and relevant international health agencies for the development of an approved curriculum to meet training needs as identified in the project area

Work with the program team and health teams to design and implement a reporting system to monitor and evaluate the objectives, indicators and outcomes of the country programs as well as trends in mortality and morbidity

Work with government health authorities and international agencies such as WHO to ensure implementation of standardized national health information systems

Work with the Emergency Program Coordinator, field teams, partner agencies and national health authorities for outbreak preparedness and contingency planning

Work with Emergency Program Coordinator, senior management and field teams to plan for future program directions in terms of beneficiary needs, new sites, and / or new programs

Work with Emergency program coordinator and management team to draft concepts for future funding following the protocols and formats of each relevant donor

Work with field teams and logistics to procure drugs in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply based on site consumption while adhering to national drug protocols and program budgets

Analyse pharmacy reports to monitor drug consumption per site and adjust program as needed

Support the Emergency Programme Coordinator in planning and programme development and application of management tools including the Budget Monitoring Tool.

Contribute towards development of relevant health policies, protocols and guidelines to be implemented within the health program at Field/country level.

Contribute towards development of programme implementation approaches, strategies and the overall Country Programme Strategy

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Emergency Programme Coordinator.

Logistics and Budget Management

Provide input in the review of health/medical related procurement requests, approve where appropriate and follow up with the Logistics/Procurement for timely delivery

Support the Health Teams in developing and reviewing activity based budgets for all Health Program and program support components

Review and monitor all health expenditure on budgets in coordination with the Emergency program coordinator

Review and approve as per authorization level, all health related cash requests from health/medical team in the field

Support logistics in developing technical tender/bid documents related to Health Infrastructure constructions, consultancies and conduct technical evaluation of the same.

 

Coordination

Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with local government procedures (e.g. site selection) and do not duplicate or interfere with activities proposed or carried out by the UN or other NGO

Liaise with other organizations engaged in similar activities in Nigeria, including the government authorities, UN and other NGO

Liaise closely with the Emergency programme coordinator to ensure good integration and synergy of all programme activities.

Represent International Medical Corps in external related forums when called upon by the Programme Coordinators or the Country Director.

Capacity Building and Human Resource Management

Directly manage the health team and ensure that program activities are completed within the specified timeframe and to acceptable level of technical and program quality

Conduct annual staff appraisals to the Health Officer in collaboration with the Emergency Program Coordinator as well as review all Appraisals for staff under the Health Officer

Facilitate Staff Training on areas of Technical Capacity Gaps as captured in the Appraisals

Support Field Health Team in Capacity Building of the Target Communities, partners ( Ministry of Health), community health workers and Local Authority where necessary

 

Reporting

Compile data/ information for health related donor reports in close coordination with field teams, the M&E Officer/ Manager and the Emergency Program Coordinator

Support the health team to deliver weekly/bi-weekly updates (OFDA) in a timely manner.

Compile all WASH monthly reports (internal) in close coordination with the M&E teamwork with M&E team to develop WASH Indicator Monitoring and Evaluation Tools and review the same regularly to adjust to program

 

Requirements.

Education, Knowledge and Skills required:

Medical degree; preferably with a Master’s in Public Health

Experience in health/Medical programs at the Manager level relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, reproductive health, and communicable and non- communicable diseases in displaced populations

Minimum of three (3) years of experience required, of which 1 to 2 years should be with an INGO implementing health/Medical programs for displaced populations

Previous experience of implementing health programs for displaced populations

Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee activities

Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods).

Ability to implement effective projects with sometimes limited resources.

Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office

Excellent coordination skills and familiarity humanitarian coordination structures and the cluster system/ emergency sector working groups

Ability and willingness to work in remote areas, with quickly changing security conditions (this position will be based in Maiduguri, Borno State, North East Nigeria).

Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.

Good team player, flexible and capable of working with the team.

Experience managing emergency response donor funded projects ( ECHO/ OFDA)

 

 

WASH Assistant

Job Summary

Under the supervision of WASH Officer, the WASH assistant will be responsible to participate in hygiene campaigns, to participate in house to house Hygiene promotion, and to prepare written material for the field, elaborate clear and adapt message for beneficiaries, as well as oversee the hygiene promotion and other WASH activities conducted by the community hygiene volunteers. The WASH assistant will also take an active role in identification of beneficiaries and distribution of WASH NFIs to target beneficiaries in assigned communities. They will also support the WASH technician in the day to day supervision and follow up of infrastructure work that is implemented by IMC through contractors at community level.

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

The WASH Assistant will be responsible for:

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.

Organise training sessions and participate in facilitation in IDP camps and host communities.

Evaluate the necessary material needed for a campaign/activity.

Mobilise the community on change of behaviour 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 and the Head of project

Report possible problems or conflict during the activities or any other issues that requires IMC follow up/ action

Conduct House hold 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.

 

Education, Knowledge and Skills required:

Minimum of Bachelor Degree or HND in public health, social sciences, education, or related fields

Strong communication skills

Two (2) to Three (3) years of experience working with an NGO

Experience in hygiene promotion in local communities, with children and vulnerable people,

Experience in community mobilization and participation,

Strong Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint),

Fluent in English language (reading and writing).

Able to communicate fluently in Hausa and / or Kanuri is an advantage

Good understanding of the culture in area of assignment (Maiduguri/Borno State).

Familiarity with the local culture, ability to develop respect from a wide range of people and strong ability to communicate effectively on hygiene matters.

Experience implementing PHAST or CLTS behaviour change methodology. *Prior experience in humanitarian response programs is an added advantage.

 

 

Health Officer

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Health Manager, the Health Officer will be responsible for supervision of direct implementation of the Health Field activities in the various communities/IDP camps in Maiduguri, Borno State. He/She will closely work with the Health team, partners, IDPs and all stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of safe Health services in the assigned area.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Overall management and supervision of the community health volunteers/workers assigned to various communities in Maiduguri

· Ensure regular coordination with the State Ministry of Health and the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency

· Ensure an appropriate assessment of the health facilities to be supported by the MoH and document needs in terms of essential drugs supply, training and any other area that can be supported by IMC

· Work as the liaison person between IMC and the Health facilities supported by IMC through the State Ministry of Health

· Work with the Health Manager to develop and implement appropriate tools for drugs consumption monitoring in the supported health facilities

· Support the Health Manager in conducting regular supportive supervision to the supported health facilities

· Work with the Health Manager and M&E team to carry out regular assessments and draft concept notes on the health needs in target communities.

· Work with Health Manager to provide regular follow and supervision of contractors engaged in the rehabilitation of health facilities in the target communities.

· Work with Health Manager and the M&E team to design templates, construction contracts for health centres rehabilitation, and a system for monitoring the progress of works and performance of hired contractor.

· Developing a participatory community led approach for the management of rehabilitated health facilities

· Plan, organise and facilitate trainings for the health staff in the supported facilities as well as community health workers as per identified training needs.

· Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct

· Ensure submission of weekly, monthly and inputs to the quarterly/donor progress reports to the Health Manager and/or project management team in a timely manner

 

Qualification, knowledge and skills required:

Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Nursing, or any related field

Previous experience implementing health programs for displaced populations

Three (3) years working experience in health programs, preferably with an INGO

Previous experience implementing capacity building programs for health partners

Strong skills in drugs consumption monitoring ( designing and implementing tools to this effect)

Experience in dealing with local contractors (follow up and supervision of rehabilitation work on health facilities)

Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and power point),

Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills.

 

Method of Application

All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Officer, International Medical Corps via the email: [email protected]

 

Candidates MUST state the position that they are applying for as the subject of their email, otherwise applications will not be considered. Application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document. Deadline for submission is 4th August, 2016