INT'L COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS REQUIRES - MEDICAL FIELD OFFICER IN PORTHARCOURT

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)

MEDICAL FIELD OFFICER (MFO) PORTHARCOURT

The International Committee of the Red Cross (CRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization striving to protect and assist victims of war and other situations of violence. The ICRC Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person who fulfils the below mentioned criteria and who will:

Main Task
The MFO will work under the direct supervision of the Health Delegate in Port Harcourt to implement the following medical programme in River State:

• Implementation and follow-up of an outreach programme, focusing on
immunization
• Ongoing collaboration and coordination with the Ministry of Health
• Assessments of local health services and of health status/needs of targeted
populations
• General assessments of health related issues in the area of responsibility
(significant health events; meetings with interlocutors; emergency needs).

Selection requirements:
• Medical Doctor oR Registered Nurse/Midwife, additional public health degree
is an advantage
• At least 5 years working experience
• Experience in immunization programme implementation
• Practical experience in public health
• Knowledge of health authorities and medical structures in the Niger Delta
• Excellent command of English, good command of Okrika and Kalabari and/or
other local languages
• Good knowledge in computer (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop a network of contacts
• Reliable and organized person
• Ability to achieve proper follow-up of the programme, management of
files/records
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible and open-minded personality
• Good working spirit and ability to work in an international and multi-
disciplinary team
• Ability to travel extensively within his area of responsibility
• Driving experience and valid driver’s license

Assets:
• Previous work experience with a humanitarian organization
• Familiar with Niger Delta geographical areas and cultural context
• Familiar with the work of the Red Cross in general

Starting date: January 2011
Interested candidates should submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates, referees) before 23/11/2010 to the following addresses:

Attn. Administrator

ICRC Delegation in ABUJA
N, 29 Kumasi Crescent
Wuse II, Abuja
Attn. Administrator

ICRC Sub Delegation in PORT HARCOURT
No. 26B Orogbum Crescent/Ayaminima Street
GRA II
Port Harcourt

Please clearly indicate “Medical FO” on your envelope

N/B:
1. Personal correspondences are non-returnable
2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
3. Only complete files matching with the profile will be considered