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: Logistics Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Summary
- The Logistics Officer will be responsible to, and accountable for assisting with the delivery of all logistics related activities in accordance with International Medical Corps Logistics policies and procedures.
Background and Experience
- Evidence of practical experience in logistics within the field of supply chain management (basic procurement, clearance of cargo, transport, warehousing, asset management, etc.)
- 2-3 years' experience in humanitarian emergency logistics experience with an International organization V Provide some record of experience of donor specific procedures, where possible.
- Certification in Humanitarian Logistics, B.A in Business Admin, Supply Chain Management or any other relevant field.
- Show some experience of the provision of support to supervisors for the management of budgets and the ability to provide input to timely, complete and accurate reporting.
- It is desirable to show some training skills to build national staff capacity, in the areas of supply chain management.
- Problem-solving skills, with an analytical approach.
- Ability to integrate and work well within multie-thnic and multicultural teams.
- Ability to work in harsh conditions,often in remote areas.
- Negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills.
- Valid driving license.
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel (minimum requirement)
- Ability to speak English and Hausa
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 above stated closing date 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.