Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.
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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Deputy Medical Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Number of Position:01
Open to: Nigeria Nationals Only (Male/Female)
Capacity Building and Technical Support Ensure the Safety of Property and People:
Assess training needs, develop training plans, facilitate and perform training for medical and non-medical staff, and follow up the impact after training.
Under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator, support the Health and Nutrition Project Managers to develop and implement training plan based on training needs assessment and project objectives.
Attend and support Health and Nutrition Project Managers in trainings given by PU in the field.
Development of the Health Strategy and New Proposals:
- Participates in identifying health-related needs in coordination with the Medical Coordinator (and Health Program Managers)
- Support Technically the Health/Nutrition Project and Deputy Project Managers in the preparation of project proposals for the Health and Nutrition Sectors
- Contribute to the development of the mission’s operational health strategy in line with PUI health policy and the country’s national health policy
- In collaboration with the Medical Coordinator, organize annual reflection and strategic development workshops with the mission’s health staff as necessary.
Archiving And Reporting:
Ensure proper archiving of all the documents, tools and training materials.
Support on reporting of health activities and consumption of medical supplies.
Ensures that epidemiological data are recorded, analyzed and shared by the health team in coordination with the Medical Coordinator, Health Program Managers among others.
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
Mandatory Requirements
Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa, and good knowledge in Kanuri is an asset
Education degree: A qualified and registered National Medical Doctor from a recognized University with a valid practicing license from Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). A Master’s in Public health will be an added advantage.
Work experience:
At least 3 years previous experience in the same field at a managerial position
Working experience with International Organizations and/or NGO in the field of Health & Nutrition
Demonstrate understanding of the Nigeria MOH system and structure.
Knowledge and skills:
- Good knowledge of IASC MHPSS guidelines
- Good knowledge of integration of mental health and psycho-social support services in primary health care settings
- Extensive knowledge of local MHPSS services and other health services
- Ability to train, mentor, supervise and build capacity of psycho-social workers.
Computer skills:
Excellent knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel, Outlook
Other:
- Accurate analytical skills
- Good team management skills
- Good reporting skills
- Good problem management skills
Transversals skills:
- Excellent communication, conflict solving and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations
- Strong motivation to help people in need
- Ability to make decisions and to exercise authority when required
- Understanding of the political situation in the area
- Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
- Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
- Well organized and hard worker
- Able to manage stress and pressure
- Able to check validity of information, logical thinking
- Neutrality
- Reliability.
Application Closing Date
15th October, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
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