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.
Position:
Healthcare in Detention Field Officer
Job TypeFull Time
QualificationBA/BSc/HND
Experience 5 years
LocationAbuja
Job FieldMedical / Health
Main Responsibilities
Participates in the planning and implementation of the objectives and activities of the delegation related to persons deprived of freedom, particularly in the field of health/public health in Nigeria
Initiate, develop and establish a strong network within the National Prison Service and the Ministry of Health; under the direct supervision of the Detention Doctor
Strengthen and enhance links with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) and other relevant medical bodies
Contributes to the delegation’s understanding of the prison health system
In coordination with the Detention Doctor, facilitates and coordinates an appropriate health response in case of emergency/outbreak
Contributes to the documentation and internal reporting (including indicators and baseline) on healthcare in detention; write reports according to activities performed
Required Qualifications
University degree in medicine (qualified medical doctor)
At least 5 years general medical work experience
Knowledge and experience of working in Public Health as a qualified Public Health Doctor with at least one year of experience
Knowledge and experience of working within the Nigerian Ministry of Health (MoH)
Strong reporting, analysis and summarizing skills
Personal Attributes:
An individual who works responsibly and autonomously
Excellent team spirit
Strong communication skills
Negotiation skills and,
Networking skills
Method of Application
Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected] Clearly indicate “Health care in Detention Field Officer Abuja" 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.
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