Health Field Officer II at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

What we do

• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence.
• We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law.
• We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949.
• We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence.
• We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

• The Health Field Officer (HFO) 2 supports the implementation of the ICRC’s health programs and activities in its areas of responsibility (AoR) through regular field trips.
• In close collaboration with , she/he guarantees that people living in the ICRC AoR have timely access to quality health services. She / He maintains an overview on the health situation and proposes timely and coordinated assistance as per the delegation strategy.

Accountabilities & Functional Responsibilities

• Understands the health structure/politics and culture in AoR and advises his/her line manager.
• Works closely with the Deputy Health coordinator or Health Delegate to plan and implement health activities under their area of responsibilities.
• Participates in assessment, contributes to preparation of project proposals and reports.
• Contribute to all health programs in their AoR as required (PHCC, Hospital Nutrition stabilization centers, community nutrition PHEC/First Aid).
• Conducts regular monitoring and supportive supervision visits to the ICRC supported health facilities, and community nutrition when required, identifies and addresses problems in close collaboration with the SMoH staff.
• Ensures that guidelines, protocols and SoPs related to the supported programs and activities are available and up to date.
• Ensures rational and appropriate use of supplies (equipment, drugs, consumables, nutrition commodities) as per national standards.
• Organizes and supports relevant trainings for ICRC supported health facilities staff and target groups from communities in ICRC AoRs.
• Develops and promotes Health Care in Danger-related initiatives in collaboration with Protection and ensures that Health Care in Danger is included in all trainings and health events.
• Maintains regular contact and dialogue with relevant interlocutors at State, LGA, and community and conducts quarterly joint monitoring visit with LGA Health/SPHCDB authorities.
• Ensures proper data collection, analysis, appropriate management of information and reporting.
• Ensures referral pathway is defined for the ICRC beneficiaries including sexual violence survivors.
• Collaborate with the ABJ and field nutrition team to monitor the nutrition situation for children under 5 (6-59 months) and pregnant and lactating women (PLW).
• Participate in training of health workers and community volunteers (CVs) on different health issues including IYCF, hygiene promotion and malnutrition.
• Monitors suspected or confirmed Health emergencies including disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and reports to the health coordination and site management.
• Ensures that drug inventories and orders are completed on time and stocks received in PHC and hospital as required.
• Understands Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and disseminates in health programs

Certifications / Education required

• University Degree in Medicine, Nursing or Midwifery
• Postgraduate Master’s Degree/Diploma in Public Health or Health Management is a strong asset.
• 3 - 5 years of total work experience (including 2 years of clinical experience) with minimum 2 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector an asset.
• Fluent English and fluent local working language (Hausa).
• Valid license to practice in her/his own country.
• Good computer skills-MS word, Excel.
• Good connections with local health authorities or groups of interest for the ICRC.
• Excellent knowledge of the assigned geographic area.

Desired profile and skills:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Leadership
• Accountability
• People management
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Beneficiary focus.

Locations:

• Abuja Delegation – 2 slots (with frequent travel to Sokoto and possible relocation to Sokoto)
• BIU Office – 1 slot
• Maiduguri Sub Delegation – 1 slot

Our values:

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit thispage.

Reports to (role):

• Deputy Health Coordinator, Health Delegate or Head of Office

People Management Responsibilities

• No

Relationships:

• Internally, interacts with health staff (Health Delegate, Health Coordinator, Hospital Staff), Head of Delegation/Office, non-health staff at delegation level, relevant Heads of Sector and Programme Coordinators at headquarters.
• Externally, interacts with national health authorities, international and local stakeholders (International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, UN, NGOs) in his/her geographic area or field of responsibility.