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

Position: Medical Field Officer

Main tasks:

• Under the supervision of the Health Delegate, assesses health needs and care availability in the areas of operation with the ICRC programming priorities.

• Assess health structures (clinics and hospitals) in Borno including PHC and surgical services including baseline data.

• Collect statistical data as required for the program and participate in written reports

• Plan, organize and participate in field trips

• Monitor the situation and update the Head of Sub delegation on any security issues in the region

• Manage medical logistics with stock keeping, turnover and distribution to the field.

• Under the supervision of the Health Delegate, actively participate in the overall running of the PHC program including the implementation, monitoring and outcomes

• Conducts close supportive supervision to ensure that PHC staff comply with Ministry of Health (MoH) diagnostic and treatment guidelines and protocols

• Provides translation to the Health Delegate as required

• Under the supervision of the Health Delegate/Head of Sub Delegation Maiduguri and in collaboration with the First Aid program responsible (ABJ) assists in the initial planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring of the First Aid program from Maiduguri office

 • Coordinates support for NRCS branches to plan and implement Community First Aid Training

 • Monitors First Aid supplies and orders as necessary

Required Qualification:

• Registered nurse or midwife

• Additional public health training and experience running first aid programs will be advantageous

• Good command of English and Hausa language (written and spoken)

• Good reporting and communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop a network of contacts

• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel & Power point)

• Ability to travel within northern Nigeria and work independently as required

How to Apply:

Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma) to the Administrator ICRC Maiduguri Office, House no. 7 Bifam Road Off Circular Road (Damboa Junction), GRA Maiduguri

OR

ICRC JOS, No 1 Rest House Road, GRA

Jos, Plateau State

OR

ICRC Abuja, 31 Pope John Paul II Street,

Maitama, Abuja

Please clearly indicate “Medical Field Officer” on the envelope.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The last date for receiving the applications is 28th April 2014

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an Impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organization.

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