Field Officer (Prosthetics and Orthotics Program) at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross March, 2017

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Posted: Mar 28, 2017

Deadline: Apr 7, 2017
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. Its mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. It is present in every country and supported by millions of volunteers. The International Red Cross a...
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Field Officer (Prosthetics and Orthotics Program)
- Job Type
- Qualification
- Experience 2 years
- Location Kano
- Job Field NGO/Non-Profit
Main Responsibilities
- Focal person between the National Orthopedic Hospital, Dala-Kano (NOHD-Kano), the referred Persons with Disabilities (PwD) from Maiduguri’s catchment, the ICRC/Health/Maiduguri & the mobile ortho-prosthetist, Kano
- Insure the referral of the PwD from Maiduguri’s catchment to the NOHD-Kano & their return to Maiduguri
- Financial responsibility regarding reimbursement related to the Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) program in Kano
- Manages the daily financial allowance for the food of the PwD and accompanying person
- Assisting the mobile ortho-prosthetist with diverse administrative tasks
- Make the monthly accounting closure for the project
- Keep the administrative filing up-to date
Required Qualifications
- HND (Higher National Diploma) or university degree in any course or relevant field
- Two (2) years working experience in a similar field
- Knowledge of cultural & socio economic environment of northern Nigeria
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Understanding and able to speak Kanuri & Hausa languages
- Good computer skills especially excel sheet
Personal Attributes:
- Discrete, humble and reliable person
- Have empathy for persons with disability (PwD)
- Sense of organisation and able to follow-up with projects/planning/etc.
- Rigor and methodologica
- Does not mind to dirt his/her hands
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Method of Application
Applicants should send their application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

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- Please clearly indicate the preferred position E.G; “Health Field Officer Yola" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated).
- Late application will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
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