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.

 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Maiduguri Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

 

Job Title: Health Field Officer (Nutrition)

 

Location: Maiduguri, Borno 

Main Responsibilities

Training of health workers and community volunteers (CVs) on different health issues including IYCF, hygiene promotion and malnutrition

Develop the technical capacity of PHCC staff implementing CMAM and IYCF activities through on job mentoring

In collaboration with SMOH, LGA nutrition focal and facility in charges ensure case finding through screening and defaulter tracing is functional at all health facilities and there is a link between facility and community nutrition activities and  services

Monitor and analyse consumption of therapeutic feeds and in collaboration with the HD and Nutrition Delegate (ND) identify solutions to overcome any inconsistencies in stock

Ensure adequate linkage between the OTP centres and SCs to ensure smooth referral processes for children referred to the SC from OTP and SC back to OTP

Ensure caretakers receive diverse, nutritious and hygienic meals daily. This can be done through monitoring the food chain (budget, supply, quality)

Train and mentor SC supervisors to train SC staff on clinical management of paediatric SAM inpatients with complications in line with the national protocols

Ensure caretakers receive diverse, nutritious and hygienic meals daily. This can be done through monitoring the food chain (budget, supply, quality).

Collaborate with all other ICRC departments and sectors to ensure nutrition activities are integrated

 

Required Qualifications

Nurse (Registered with the Nursing Council of Nigeria) or Nutritionist

At least 3 years work experience in nutrition

Good knowledge of public health concerns and awareness of the nutrition situation in Nigeria

Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English

Very good computer skills, including use of spreadsheets for data analysis

Good knowledge of the Ministry of Health and the local health services - Familiarity with nutrition, healthcare and systems

 

Attributes:

Fluent in English and one local language in the AoR to be assigned

Ability to analyse and synthesize information

Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills

Interpersonal skills (communication, reporting, autonomy, pedagogy, planning and organizational skills

Experience in working with CMAM and IYCF programming

Proven ability to translate evaluated results into learning strategies

Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)

 

Application Closing Date

31st March, 2019. 

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter and contact details of three referees to [email protected] Clearly indicate “Health Field Officer (Nutrition) MIU" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)

 

In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:

Qualification(s)

Current location

Languages you speak

Years of relevant experience

NYSC status

 

Note

Late application will not be considered

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

However, ICRC will 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.