Health Field Officer Job at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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Job Title: Health Field Officer

Company: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 2 years

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND  

Location: Borno, Nigeria

Job Field: Medical / Health

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy above.

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Main Responsibilities: – Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program – Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs – Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility – In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders – Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip – Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator

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Required Qualifications: – Registered Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing council of Nigeria – Working experience in Public Health in the tropics & in Reproductive Health sector is mandatory – At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System  – Good command of both written and spoken English – Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office – Good knowledge of Yobe and Borno surrounding areas – Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits – Able to translate local language Kanuri and Hausa to English and vice versa; knowledge of Fulani will be an asset – Knowledge in Data entry and analysis

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Personal Attributes: – Strongly motivated by humanitarian work – Team leadership and good communication skills – Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative – Team work and partnership working skills – Willingness to learn and support others in their learning – Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills.

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