Health Officer at International Medical Corps (IMC)

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Officer

Location: Damboa, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Under the direct supervision of the Health Manager, the Health Officer will be responsible for supervision of direct implementation of the health field activities in the intervention sites in Damboa LGA.
•  He/she will closely work with the health team, partners, beneficiaries and all other stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of safe health services in the assigned area.
• He/She will contribute to the development of strategies and manage existing programs and resources, and provide day-to-day supervision, management and coaching of health team, and ensure that International Medical Corps program is delivering the highest level of quality of health services in line with national and international guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of health activities aimed at improved access to integrated immunization (Routine Immunization & Covid 19) and quality MNCH services to conflict affected communities in Damboa LGA
• Overall management and supervision of the health assistants that are involved on the project
• Participate in appropriate assessment of the health facilities and document needs in terms of essential drugs supply, training and any other area that can be supported by IMC
• Work with the Health Manager and M&E team to carry out regular assessments and draft concept notes on the health needs in target communities
• Work as the liaison person between IMC and the health facilities supported by IMC through the State Ministry of Health
• Work with the Health Manager to develop and implement appropriate tools for drugs consumption monitoring in the supported health facilities
• Support the Health Manager in conducting regular supportive supervision to the supported health facilities
• Work with Health Manager and the M&E team to design templates and a system for monitoring the progress of the project activities
• Plan, organise and facilitate trainings for the health staff in the supported facilities as well as community health volunteers as per identified training needs.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
• Ensure submission of weekly, monthly and inputs to the quarterly/donor progress reports to the Health Manager and/or project management team in a timely manner

Coordination:

• Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of health activities and support
• Supervise the implementation of sensitization activities whilst collaborating with key stakeholders
• Represent IMC in LGA-level coordination meetings and conferences as necessary when requested

Reporting:

• Support to track the progress of activities, challenges encountered, lessons learned and good practices and compile collected data, pictures and other information from the field
• Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, IMC programs, or safety aspects
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the IMC office, ensuring their availability to his/her supervisor
• Compile information to ensure that the health situation in the area of implementation of the program is achieving the expected result, when required
• Provide feedback to the programme team based on the field monitoring visits
• Support the project team in developing high quality project/programme reports
• Liaise with M&E Team to ensure timely submission of contributions, support the M&E team in analysis of beneficiary data collection through the various tools.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps' and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science, Nursing, or any related field
• Previous experience implementing health programs for displaced populations
• Three (3) years working experience in health programs, preferably with an INGO
• Previous experience implementing capacity building programs for health partners
• Strong skills in drugs consumption monitoring (designing and implementing tools to this effect)
• Experience in dealing with local contractors (follow up and supervision of rehabilitation work on health facilities)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and power point),
• Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care givers.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
• Good in written and spoken English. Fluent in Kanuri and Hausa
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver IMC's strategic objectives.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2022.