Field Health Assistants at Committed To Good (CTG) - 9 Openings

Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.

Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Health Assistant

Vacancy Id: VAC-19114
Location: Adamawa
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Start date: 02-Jan-2025
Number of vacancies: 9

Overview of position

• Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office and direct supervision of the Migration Health Physician; and in coordination with the Head of the PHCC, the incumbent will support the overall health activities, service delivery, development and coordination of all IOM JICA project.
• He/she shall coordinate planned health outreaches, coordinate training planning/logistics, collate patient/hospital data/records.
• He/she shall provide leadership and guidance in establishing the highest standards of care and ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best practices He/she will undertake the below tasks as mentioned in this TOR

Role objectives

• Responsible for coordinating all field activities related to the project in his/her PHCC
• Responsible for coordinating and mobilizing staff for capacity building.
• Responsible for coordinating and mobilizing staff for health sensitization and TB screening in his/her health facility.
• Assist in the overall management of the documentation process of the project, updating all records in a database and monitor all project documentation flow.
• Coordinate with warehouse colleagues in ensuring that all goods are stacked, stored, and updating the stock cards where necessary.
• Receive goods from vendors/transporters and inspect the quantity/quality to ensure they all meet the same specifications and standards ordered and monitor the loading/offloading activities; and verify all documents received related to goods received and services provided for the project
• Manage the archiving system with proper labels.
• Maintain an accurate inventory through cycle/directed counting.
• Maintain detailed reports on clinic health service delivery (Patient records) and report on their progress
• Supporting in Managing critical and emergency cases, and appropriate referral of complicated cases to other specialist.
• Participate in patient care to help the patient to fully recover from their illness and schedule the patient follow up as post-recovery treatment is considered important
• Keeping abreast of the latest medical information and breakthroughs, through continuous medical education, formal education and personal professional development; and observing and staying up-to-date with the laws and statutory codes of medical practice
• Document, summarize and share monthly report of his PHCC activities to his/her supervisor
• Participate in design and formulation of unit policies, SOPs and clinical pathways
• Performing other applicable tasks and duties as assigned by the PHCC Head, Supervisor, Medical Officer/National Migration Health Officer.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Project reporting:

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office and direct supervision of the Migration Health Physician.

Key competencies

• University degree BSc in Nursing with 3 years clinical experience OR
• Diploma in Nursing with 5 years clinical experience OR
• Registered Nurse (RN), Midwife, Public Health and CHEW with a minimum of three years relevant clinical experience
• A valid license to practice nursing in Nigeria
• Excellent technical skills with at least minimum of three years of continuous practice post‐graduation, registered to practice in Nigeria and with a valid registration license in hospital or health setting.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities.
• Previous work experience with UN, International organizations and companies would be an advantage preferably within the United Nations or within the international humanitarian sector
• Training and experience in first-aid and emergency health, Tuberculosis management, immunizations, mental health, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage
• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
• Good knowledge of clinical care especially in the Primary or secondary Health Care settings.
• Good communication skills and proven ability in working in a team.
• Counselling, health promotion, public health or migration health skills/experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) required, working knowledge of the local language is desirable
• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
• Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Team management:

• This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2024.