International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and medical relief programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in undeserved communities worldwide, IMC started operations in Nigeria with a focus on building the capacity of local health system and communities and ensure the provision of quality, accessible health and nutrition care for children under five years.
The Government of Nigeria declared a state of emergency (S0E) in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe states in the northeastern part of the country in 2013. Since the SoE was declared, there has been a significant increase of internally displaced persons in the northeast. International Medical Corps has launched an emergency response in Northeast to assess and address the needs of the affected populations.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Wash Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- The WASH Officer will be responsible for designing, planning and providing Technical guidance in the implementation of the WASH activities in Maidugun, Borno State.
- He/She will closely work with partners, lDPs and all stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of safe WASH services in the assigned area.
Background and Experience
- Strong technical back ground in assessing the water supply systems.
- Technical knowledge on water quality control and management
- Experience in dealing with local contractors, Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and power point),
- Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Technical design skills using AutCAD or ArchCAD, and WaterCAD or any other hydraulic modeling software
- 3 years' experience in Water, Hygiene and Sanitation with an NGO
Application Closing Date
Thursday 23rd April, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's with 3 referees that include current or former employers to:
[email protected] copy to:
[email protected]
Or
A hard copy address to:
Admin/Human Resources Officer
International Medical Corps,
Plot 3 Tsafe Road,
Off Sama Road,
Sokoto State,
Nigeria.
State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note: This Position is Subject to Funding. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.