Job Roles at International Medical Corps

JOB SUMMARY:  

• The purpose of this role is to support the development, implementation, and monitoring of food security projects in country mission. The implementation of early recovery program will facilitate the ground for transitions to development programs.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct rapid assessment to identify locations of operational and food security needs.
• Lead the process of beneficiary selection as per the criteria set by the project in collaboration with local administrations and community representatives.
• Implement FSL project as per the timeframe, budget and resources set and implement the project within the specified parameters.
• Actively participate in conducting the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in collaboration with the M&E Staff.
• Actively engage in formation of local committees and community mobilization.
• Facilitate and provide community training in collaboration with relevant line requirements of authorities, donors, and internal guidelines.
• Involve in planning and providing capacity building activities with nutrition team.
• Maximize the nutritional sensitivity of the project by working closely with nutrition program team where applicable.
• Provide capacity building and backstopping to field assistants/volunteers. 
• Prepare and submit regular internal reports on all food security/livelihood activities and prepare external reports as per the donor format.
• Implement seed and tools voucher and fair programs, beekeeping, livestock, high value fruit tree as early recovery means for food security and livelihoods. 
• Build capacity of beneficiaries of food security related activities, advise backyard gardening beneficiaries and conduct scheduled regular visits to their farms.
• Conduct market assessment and identify potential vendors for voucher fair program.
• Participate in food security & livelihoods related assessment missions with other stakeholders in the area representing International Medical Corps.
• Actively represent International Medical Corps in food security and livelihoods cluster and early recovery coordination meetings as directed.
• Capture lessons learnt from monitoring and evaluations, document success stories, replicate successful projects and scale up. 
• Understand the gaps in food security and come up with project ideas, write concept notes and share with technical supervisor and base manager. 
• If required, support HR and FLS team the process of national staff recruitment and induction of new hires.
• Work with M&E team to develop monitoring tool, sending weekly updates to FSL Advisor, follow up closely and update the team if the situation in the ground is changing quickly.
• Mentor and support FSL Assistants as required.
• 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.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, Veterinary degree or BSc in Agriculture. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
• An up-to-date understanding of food security, emergency response, early recovery, food security and livelihoods concepts. 
• Familiarity with design and programming processes of different donors 
• Proficient analytical skills that demonstrate an understanding of the current concepts, priorities, and issues in program monitoring, data collection and evaluation. 
• Skills in technical proposal writing, designing, and implementing food security programs.
• Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealing with high level officials from donor agencies, international organizations, and other foreign and domestic government officials and partners.  
• Must have excellent English written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other departments within International Medical Corps, donors, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.

go to method of application »

JOB SUMMARY: 

• The Officer, Nutrition is responsible for implementing all Nutrition programs, participating in defining intervention priorities, developing necessary contacts and relationships with government, non-government, donors, and UN agencies at the field level.  This position also contributes to the development of strategies, manages existing programs and resources, and provides day to day supervision, management and coaching of Nutrition team in the operational area. The Nutrition Officer will ensure that the International Medical Corps program is delivering the highest level of quality of nutrition services in line with national and international guidelines. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support on a regular basis in the running of the Nutrition (CMAM, IYCF) programs at both health facility and community levels.
• Ensure that CMAM, IYCF Nutrition protocols\guidelines are respected AND strictly adhered to, such as admission, discharge criteria, referral system and follow up of defaulter cases. 
• Work closely with the Nutrition health workers for proper and timely referral for SAM cases with medical complications in established stabilization Centers available in the area.
• Support and mentor the Nutrition health facility workers in implementing OTP, TSFP services, in addition to providing technical support to the midwife’s/health facility workers to have IYCF counselling services provided to mothers/caregivers, with challenges/difficulties in practicing optimal IYCF. 
• On job capacity building of the Nutrition health workers in management of acute malnutrition both SAM and MAM at health facility and community levels.
• Train the Community Health Workers/volunteers in MUAC screening, CMAM and how to use the IYCF and Hygiene promotion IEC material, to enable them to effectively deliver key messages, in a manner that it is easy for the communities to remember and adopt the practices.
• Support in the establishment of Baby and mother friendly space and ensure it is functional at Health facility level.
• Support in establishment of Mother support groups or mother care groups in the project area, ensure that monthly the groups are supported to carry out IYCF and Hygiene sessions.
• Develop and monitor weekly and monthly planning of nutritional activities. 
• Participate in country Nutrition sector-specific assessments and make recommendations as required.
• Determine the cause of malnutrition in the emergency response and formulate appropriate responses that will address the cause. 
• Provide direct hands-on technical support Nutrition health workers and IMC partners to manage Nutrition projects effectively and innovatively with focus on key technical areas. 
• As required ensure emergency nutrition and related projects are technically sound, environmentally friendly, socially, and culturally acceptable. 
• As required, actively represent International Medical Corps in Nutrition sector discussions and activities.
• Assist in development of, or provide technical review for, emergency response proposals.
• Be familiar with national policies, strategies and other initiatives and developments by government and other stakeholders in Nutrition. 
• Actively participate in surveys done at the Community level (KAP, SMART, Causal Analysis, Barriers, Coverage, etc.)
• Ensure development of core skills and competencies in Nutrition among IMC staff in the project offices. 
• Provide technical support and training where required to all team members and partners. 
• Build the capacity of Technical, Community Health and Nutrition Volunteers (CHNVs), mother support group leaders (MSGLs) and committees to deliver quality service and undertake participatory monitoring of the implementation of the project works and record lessons learned and reports. 
• Work closely with Nutrition health workers, and community structures to follow up on implementation of Nutrition activities and support.  
• Ensure effective Implementation of sensitization activities whilst collaborating with key stakeholders.  
• 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. 
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the IMC office, ensuring their availability to his/her supervisor.  
• Compile information to ensure that the Nutrition situation around 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 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.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically, University degree in Public Health, Nursing, Nutrition or equivalent 
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Nutrition work and implementation of Nutrition programs, including community mobilization, monitoring and  evaluation aspects. 
• Advanced training in facility-based management of severe malnutrition, nutrition surveillance and communications is desirable.
• Significant experience on community management of acute malnutrition and Infant feeding in Emergency in host communities/ IDP camp setting. 
• Understanding of nutritional surveillance and information systems, 
• Proven ability and experience in planning and conducting formal training sessions on Nutrition including CMAM and IYCF. 
• Good knowledge of the processes and approaches concerning nutrition issues; knowledge of the operations of the national governments in nutrition and health.
• Good Knowledge of nutrition activities particularly in management of acute malnutrition, growth 
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.   
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care givers. 
• A willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions. 
• Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a Nutrition representative of IMC in the working areas. 
• Ability to interact with health and nutrition professionals at various levels.
• Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political, religious, and economic aspects of the community. 
• Excellent inter and intrapersonal skills to ensure consistent positive relations with key stakeholders. 
• Strong report writing and computer skills. 
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa. 
• Commitment to and understanding of IMC's aims, values, and principles. 
• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills. 
• 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 can cope with stressful situations. 

go to method of application »

Job Summary:

• The Cleaner ensures that Office and residential facilities are clean and in proper working order (e.g. washrooms are cleaned and stocked, garbage is collected). Frequently cleans and disinfects commonly touched surfaces. Maintaining good hygiene on site.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Daily wiping and cleaning of furniture & fixtures, equipment.  
• Daily dusting and moping of the floors
• Collecting Kitchenware from offices & meeting rooms and washing dishes (daily and continuous checkup)
• Toilets cleaning and disinfecting (Daily and continuous checkup)
• Ensuring that toilets are equipped with toilet paper, soap, hand towels (daily and continuous checkup)
• Housekeeping all Guesthouse rooms and premises
• Cleaning window and doors
• Inform office manager when short of office and guesthouse supplies.
• On daily basis, clean site entry area, public areas, meeting rooms, clinics, reception area and halls.
• At least Five times a day to clean toilets including toilet bowls, washing basins, mirror, walls and floor; keep available toilet paper, lotion and soap and so on. Note completion on Toilet Check Sheet.
• Clean and wipe building entrance glass doors and frames. 
• Frequently clean all desks and chairs
• Provide tea/Mineral water service to visitors if required.
• 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.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Typically, 1 year of relevant experience in providing package of cleaning Services.
• Possess sound physical, stamina and health to perform duties assigned
• Be able to have good hygiene practice.
• Previous experience with International Medical Corps is a plus
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task in a fast- paced environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
• Fluency in written and spoken language as required