Health Officer - Internal Only at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Officer - Internal Only

Job Requisition ID: JR00001071
Location: Gwoza, Borno
Employment type: Full-time

Job Overview/Summary
Manage health programs ensuring quality and adherence to standards.

• The Health Officer will support the implementation of the “Broadening Emergency and Graduation Efforts (BEGE) in Borno” project implemented in consortium with Mercy corps in Gwoza LGA.
• She/He will be providing quality and comprehensive primary health care services at the IRC health facilities to the internally displaced people (IDPs) camps maintaining a high level of ethical and professional standards.
• The position will be 100% based in Gwoza LGA.
• The Health Officer reports directly to the Program Manager.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of quality Primary health care program activities at all IRC supported health facilities in Gwoza LGA.
• Routinely monitor MoH staff performance according to Primary health care guidelines and provide feedback and guidance.
• Develop ongoing education programs for MoH staff and conduct training and on-the-job training for health.
• Support planning and implementing of the project activities and outputs at the field level to ensure the project achieves its objective of improving access to quality health services.
• Track the performance of the project activities and targets against the expected results and advise on implementation process to ensure the project is progressing towards attaining its targets.
• Identifying program gaps in the supported health facilities services with immediate solution for further necessary steps to address those gaps.
• Support collection of success stories and photographs that demonstrate the positive impact of the project.
• Raise Item Forecasts as required after discussion with colleagues and follow up till delivery of items.
• Adhere to and practice use of Universal Precautions and proper waste management at all IRC supported health facilities to ensure optimal Infection, Prevention and Control.
• Ensures timely supported referrals to the Gwoza general hospital in collaboration with the Program manager and referral focal person.
• Monitors progress against grant work plan; promptly identifying any current or potential delays and recommending solutions to technical issues.
• Work with and provide timely technical support to IRC’s implementing partners; maintain respectful and constructive relations with partner staff, services providers and patients.
• Fully comply with IRC safety and security procedures and provide input to security monitoring and assessments to enable and promote a safe and secure environment for program implementation.
• Compute weekly facility data from the supported health facilities and share with the MEAL team.

Coordination and Representation:

• He/she will represent the sector in meetings on delegation by the Program manager in Gwoza LGA.

Others:

• Consistently and proactively monitors and assesses the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and others external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.
• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Competency in the use of software (e.g. Comcare).
• Ability to work well with others and to respect staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver on commitments.
• Good sense of integrity, service and accountability.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and promote IRC programs.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position reports to: Program Manager.
• Position directly supervises: MOH Incentive staff (clinicians, referral FP, HMIS recorders, drug dispensers, RI vaccinators, cleaners and guards).
• Indirect reporting: Health Coordinator, Field Coordinator, Nutrition Officer, EH/WaSH Manager, Supply Chain Officer and Finance Manager.
• Other Internal and/or external contacts: Health program staff and managers, and ALL other IRC sectors.
• External: Other partner NGO’s, MoH, SPHCDA, LGA PHC department.

Qualifications
Education:

• Registered Nurse (BSc in Nursing is an added advantage).
• Experience working in Gwoza is an added advantage.
• Must possess a valid practicing license by the Nursing Council of Nigeria.

Work Experience:

• Two to three years’ humanitarian experience in clinical medicine, SRH or public health, preferably in an NGO setting.
• Proven experience in community-based programming with the ability to motivate and lead community structures (WDCs, CHCs, CHVs).
• Experienced in report writing (highly recommended).
• Experience in training, capacity development, on-the-job coaching for team members/supervisees.
• Experience in community engagement activities and leading community dialogues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive.
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels.
• Previous relevant NGO experience would be an added advantage.
• Ability to maintain beneficiary confidentiality and respect always is essential.
• Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Fluency in both English and Hausa (Hausa is an added advantage).

Application Closing Date
25th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online