First Aid Field Officer at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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

The ICRC Delegation in Abuja is looking for a qualified and motivated candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the position below:

Job Title: First Aid Field Officer

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Facilitate the implementation of the First Aid training program in line with the developed frame including financial and security stipulations.
• Work in partnership with other members of ICRC First Aid learn in Nigeria and liaise with the mobile surgical team during joint mass casualty exercises/management and other emergencies
• Work in collaboration with Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) First Aid trainers allocated during joint training exercises
• Develop and maintain contacts with authorities throughout Nigeria and other external interlocutors
• Contribute to set-up, design, implementation and monitoring of the First Aid program including analysis of outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• First Aid knowledge with a valid First Aid certificate
• University degree preferably with a health background
• Excellent command of English, written and -spoken. 1-lausa an asset.
• Good computer skills including
• 3-4 years professional experience in same or similar field activities,
• Confirmed leadership and management experience
• Very good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to create a focused learning environment at all levels regardless of the audience
• Initiative, organized. methodical and flexible personality, strong humanitarian motivation, capacity to work independently, very good analytical skills, ability to travel extensively in all parts of Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
14th January, 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references to:

The Administrator,
ICRC Abuja,
29 Kumasi Crescent,
Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse H. Abuja.

Please clearly indicate "First Aid Field Officer" on your envelope.

Note:

• Personal correspondences are non-returnable.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Only well addressed complete files matching with the profile will he considered.