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  • Posted: Jun 20, 2025
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  • We assist those in urgent need anywhere, anytime, no matter what the conditions, providing lifesaving health care and health care-related emergency services-often within hours. As conditions ease, we work with local leaders to rebuild stronger. In non-emergency settings, our focus is development. Through our training programs, we pass essential skills int...
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    Officer, Core Group Polio Project (CGPP) - Health

    Job Summary

    • This role is responsible for the implementation of COVID-19 activities and maintaining collaborative links with the key COVID-19 stakeholders.
    • The postholder designs, plans, and provides technical guidance on COVID-19 activities in the project area.
    • In coordination with relevant departments and key stakeholders, ensure efficient and effective communication in the implementation of the COVID-19 activities.
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Main Tasks And Responsibilities

    • Support implementation of COVID-19 activities in collaboration with the local authorities and Public Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
    • Assist in providing training to volunteers related to contact tracing, health and safety protocols, and other COVID-19 response related procedures.
    • Support communities and individuals to be safe, healthy, and independent whilst also supporting the ministry of health by delivering a range of Covid-19 prevention and enforcement measures.
    • Assist Covid-19 surveillance data analysis, undertaking a range of Covid-19 prevention project work, providing advice to organization and residents both remotely and during visits. 
    • To provide data analysis, communications, and case management support to the Environmental Health Team about Covid-19 prevention projects, local contact tracing, Covid-19 outbreak management, Covid-19 complaints and other workstreams as required.
    • To assist in the effective implementation of policies and procedures. This includes ensuring public protection against risks to their health and harm from Covid-19.
    • Work closely with the Environmental Health Team to develop systems, procedures, and project work in compliance with relevant codes of practice, approved guidance, and corporate policies.
    • Work closely with teams and management to progress key areas of Covid-19 regulation and guidance, particularly nurturing links with our Environmental Health, Communication and Communities Team’s.
    • Develop and maintain a good understanding of all functions undertaken by the service.
    • To work in an internal and external partners related way that promotes innovation.
    • To embed a collaborative, flexible and learning approach in the use of people and resources to actively develop partnerships, opportunities, and new ways of working.
    • To represent the Core Group Partners Project (CGPP) as required at local, and regional meetings and forums, and working groups as directed.
    • Assist in development, maintenance, and analysis of COVID-19 data and systems as required.
    • Manage documentation of all COVID-19 activities. 
    • Manage COVID-19 response activities, as needed, engaging stakeholders to address the ever-changing responses. 
    • Monitor and support state COVID-19 preparedness activities, protocols, and responses as needed.
    • Assist in preparing and submitting timely and quality activity reports, including field notes and success stories, to effectively capture lessons learnt on the ground from the projects.
    • Provide administrative support as needed.
    • Conduct other tasks to support the project activities as assigned.
    • Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, Public Health, or any other relevant discipline of study. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 
    • Minimum of Two (2) years’ public health or other relevant experience preferred.
    • Excellent communication, and organizational skills; - and- ability to influence and facilitate advocacy agendas.
    • Understanding of local communities and cultures in the relevant states of operations and ability to communicate fluently in Hausa.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
    • Ability to travel and work in difficult settings, including remote rural areas. 
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software. 
    • Well-organized, with ability to track multiple activities and deadlines. 
    • Experience in providing administrative support to work teams.
    • Ability to work successfully in cross-cultural, team-based environment.

    Additional Technical or Language Requirements:

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Strong knowledge of public health principles, particularly in disease surveillance and field epidemiology.
    • Familiarity with Nigeria’s public health systems and disease surveillance frameworks, including Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR). • Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools, such as DHIS2 and Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
    • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
    • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and under minimal supervision.
    • Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%
    • Qualifications And Requirements: B.Sc./BA in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, Veterinary medicine or a related field.
    • Master’s degree preferred with 5-7 years’ experience in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, or related fields, with at least 2 years’ experience in field epidemiology.
    • Demonstrated experience in Diphtheria or other infectious disease surveillance activities.Fluency in English. In addition, ability to speak Hausa will be an added advantage.
    • At least 3 years addressing animal and human health threats with at least 2 years practical experience in preparedness and response planning and systems.
    • Good knowledge of One Health Concepts
    • Familiarity with international donor organizations, Nigerian public sector health systems, and non-governmental organizations.
    • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
    • Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
    • Ability to work collaboratively.
    • Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint.
    • Knowledge of financial reporting software is a plus.

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