Health Field Officer 2 (4 slots - Abuja, Maiduguri & BIU)

Overview

Supports the implementation of health programs and activities through field trips, ensuring timely access to quality health services and maintaining an overview of the health situation.

Tasks Summary

• Supports the implementation of health programs and activities.
• Maintains an overview on the health situation and proposes timely and coordinated assistance.
• Understands the health structure/politics and culture in AoR and advises his/her line manager.
• Works closely with the Deputy Health coordinator or Health Delegate to plan and implement health activities.
• Participates in assessment, contributes to preparation of project proposals and reports.
• Contributes to all health programs in their AoR as required.
• Conducts regular monitoring and supportive supervision visits to supported health facilities and community nutrition.
• Ensures that guidelines, protocols and SoPs related to the supported programs and activities are available and up to date.
• Ensures rational and appropriate use of supplies.
• Organizes and supports relevant trainings for supported health facilities staff and target groups.
• Develops and promotes Health Care in Danger-related initiatives.
• Maintains regular contact and dialogue with relevant interlocutors.
• Ensures proper data collection, analysis, appropriate management of information and reporting.
• Ensures referral pathway is defined for beneficiaries.
• Collaborates with the ABJ and field nutrition team to monitor the nutrition situation.
• Participates in training of health workers and community volunteers.
• Monitors suspected or confirmed Health emergencies including disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and reports.
• Ensures that drug inventories and orders are completed on time and stocks received.
• Understands Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and disseminates in health programs.

Experience Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of total work experience (including 2 years of clinical experience).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector an asset.
• Good connections with local health authorities or groups of interest for the ICRC.
• Excellent knowledge of the assigned geographic area.

Qualification Requirements

• University degree in medicine, nursing or midwifery.
• Postgraduate master’s degree/diploma in public health or health management is a strong asset.
• Valid license to practice in her/his own country.
• Good computer skills-MS word, Excel.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluent English • Fluent local working language (Hausa)

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 1 year, renewable

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