Medical Field Officers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Port Harcourt Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Medical Field Officer

Location: Port Harcourt

Main Responsibilities

• Assess the vulnerable population in Shanty towns in Port Harcourt city, analyse their problems and identify their acute needs
• Propose the most appropriate, meaningful and relevant project to response to the acute needs of the target population namely.
• Develop a project which should correspond to the need and in line with the ICRC health strategy.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs
• Work in an integrated approach within all ICRC assistance activities, within the sub delegation.
• Contribute to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility
• In coordination with Head of Sub Delegation, Health Coordinator, 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
• Timely oral and written report writing

Required Qualifications

• Medical Doctor Registered with the Nigerian Medical Board of Nigeria
• Working experience in Public Health in the tropics 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 Niger Delta in general and Rivers state in particular
• Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
• Able to translate local languages to English and vice versa
• Knowledge in Data entry and analysis

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

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note

• Please clearly indicate "Medical Field Officer Port Harcourt" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• The deadline for the submission of applications will be the date above. Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.