Health Officer at International Medical Corps

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of health activities aimed at improved access to integrated immunization (Routine Immunization & Covid 19) and quality MNCH services to conflict affected communities in Damboa LGA
• Overall management and supervision of the health assistants that are involved on the project
• Participate in appropriate assessment of the health facilities and document needs in terms of essential drugs supply, training and any other area that can be supported by IMC
• Work with the Health Manager and M&E team to carry out regular assessments and draft concept notes on the health needs in target communities
• Work as the liaison person between IMC and the health facilities supported by IMC through the State Ministry of Health
• Work with the Health Manager to develop and implement appropriate tools for drugs consumption monitoring in the supported health facilities
• Support the Health Manager in conducting regular supportive supervision to the supported health facilities
• Work with Health Manager and the M&E team to design templates and a system for monitoring the progress of the project activities
• Plan, organise and facilitate trainings for the health staff in the supported facilities as well as community health volunteers as per identified training needs.
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
• Ensure submission of weekly, monthly and inputs to the quarterly/donor progress reports to the Health Manager and/or project management team in a timely manner

Coordination:

• Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of health activities and support
• Supervise the implementation of sensitization activities whilst collaborating with key stakeholders
• Represent IMC in LGA-level coordination meetings and conferences as necessary when requested

Reporting:

• Support to track the progress of activities, challenges encountered, lessons learned and good practices and compile collected data, pictures and other information from the field
• Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, IMC programs, or safety aspects
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the IMC office, ensuring their availability to his/her supervisor
• Compile information to ensure that the health situation in the area of implementation of the program is achieving the expected result, when required
• Provide feedback to the programme team based on the field monitoring visits
• Support the project team in developing high quality project/programme reports
• Liaise with M&E Team to ensure timely submission of contributions, support the M&E team in analysis of beneficiary data collection through the various tools.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps' and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Nursing, or any related field
• Previous experience implementing health programs for displaced populations
• Three (3) years working experience in health programs, preferably with an INGO
• Previous experience implementing capacity building programs for health partners
• Strong skills in drugs consumption monitoring (designing and implementing tools to this effect)
• Experience in dealing with local contractors (follow up and supervision of rehabilitation work on health facilities)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and power point),
• Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care givers.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
• Good in written and spoken English. Fluent in Kanuri and Hausa
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver IMC's strategic objectives.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.