Healthcare in Detention Field Officer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and implementation of the objectives and activities of the delegation related to persons deprived of freedom, particularly in the field of health/public health in Nigeria
• Initiate, develop and establish a strong network within the National Prison Service and the Ministry of Health; under the direct supervision of the Detention Doctor
• Strengthen and enhance links with the Ministry of Health (MoH), Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) and other relevant medical bodies
• Contributes to the delegation’s understanding of the prison health system
• In coordination with the Detention Doctor, facilitates and coordinates an appropriate health response in case of emergency/outbreak
• Contributes to the documentation and internal reporting (including indicators and baseline) on healthcare in detention; write reports according to activities performed

Required Qualifications

• University degree in medicine (qualified medical doctor)
• At least 5 years general medical work experience
• Knowledge and experience of working in Public Health as a qualified Public Health Doctor with at least one year of experience
• Knowledge and experience of working within the Nigerian Ministry of Health (MoH)
• Strong reporting, analysis and summarizing skills

Personal Attributes:

• An individual who works responsibly and autonomously
• Excellent team spirit
• Strong communication skills
• Negotiation skills and,
• Networking skills