Medical Field Officer Vacancy At The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)


Posted on: Fri 13-03-2015

Yola Office is looking for suitable candidates to fill the vacancies below:
 
Medical Field Officer
 
Minimum required knowledge and experience:
•  University degree in Medical Field (Medical doctor of Registered Nurse)
•  Additional public health training and experience running first aid programs will be advantageous 
•  2-3 years working experience within primary health structures in Nigeria
•  Excellent command of English, good command of Hausa Language (written and spoken)
•  Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop a network of contacts 
•  Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel & Power point)
•  Ability to travel extensively within northern Nigeria and work independently as required
•  Candidates should have a reasonable knowledge and understand of public infrastructures such as government offices as well as other organisations in the region.
•  Driving experience and a valid driver's license 
•  Valid practice license and registration with relevant profession body.
 
 
Personal requirement:
•  Strongly motivated by humanitarian work 
•  Ability to work independently, and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
•  Teamwork oriented with sound communication skills 
•  Punctual reliable, confirmed organisational skills 
•  Sound empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries
•  Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes 
•  Sound capacity to stricitly apply ICRC rules and  working procedures 
 
Please clearly indicate "Medical Field Officer" on the envelope
 
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following addresses: 
 
The Administrator, ICRC Yola Office,
No 5 Girei Street, GRA Jimeta Yola
 
OR 
The Administrator
ICRC Abuja 31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama, Abuja
 
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 
 
The last date for receiving the applications is 20.03.2015
 
The International Committee of the Red Crodd (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusinvely 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.
 
For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website at www.icrc.org