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  • Posted: Apr 2, 2019
    Deadline: Apr 12, 2019
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    FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.
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    Assistant Technical Officer, Primary Health Care

    Requisition: 2019200604

    Supervisor:Technical Officer (Health and Nutrition Services)

    Project Description

    • Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
    • FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
    • FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

    Basic Function:

    • The Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), Primary Health Care (PHC) will triage, examine, diagnose and treat patients in need of primary health care at the FHI 360-funded medical clinic.
    • Based on the diagnosis, the ATO-PHC will prescribe appropriate treatment to patients and suggest follow up as required.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
    • Provides accurate diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in a primary health care setting
    • Assess patients and refers them for specialized health care (as required)
    • Participate in the delivery of quality health care to patients in a primary health care setting
    • Adheres to relevant Code of conduct and ethics
    • Participate in outreach and community health programs (as required)
    • Provide health education to patients
    • Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized (if any)
    • Work with technical and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data on the life of the project
    • Remain informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of integrated medical services and related developments by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation especially the Clinical Management of integrated medical services at the facility level
    • Compiles and submits periodic reports
    • Ensure adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
    • Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. training, mentoring)
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned

    Qualifications and Requirements

    • MBBS, MD or similar degree with minimum of 1 year relevant experience in emergency and constrained settings, INGO experience is most desirable. Must have a valid practicing license
    • 1-3 years relevant experience in clinical setting.
    • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

    Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

    • Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
    • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding program delivery
    • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
    • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
    • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa.
    • Well-developed computer skills.
    • Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

    Remuneration
    The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

    Core benefits:

    • Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision coverage
    • Group life and AD&D insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Long-term disability
    • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
    • Dependent life insurance
    • Business travel insurance
    • Supplemental personal accident insurance
    • Supplemental disability
    • Life insurance
    • Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
    • 403(b) retirement plan
    • Pension plan

    Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

    • Public transportation program
    • On-site fitness center
    • Local credit union membership
    • Health and wellness program
    • Employee assistance program
    • Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
    • Bicycle subsidy
    • Legal assistance plan
    • Pet insurance.

    Location: Banki, Borno (LGA Level) Application Link

    Location: Dikwa, Borno (LGA Level)  Application Link

    Location: Gamboru Ngala, Borno  Application Link

     

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    Assistant Technical Officer, Nursing


    Requisition: 2019200607

    Job Type: Full time
    Supervisor: Technical Officer, Health and Nutrition Services

    Project Description

    • Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
    • These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.  
    • FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

    Basic Function

    • Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
    • For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary.
    • Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions.
    • Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures.
    • Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
    • Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration.
    • Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.),

    Standard Minimum Qualification

    • Bsc. Nursing, Public health or other closely related field with 1-3 years relevant experience.
    • Must be a Registered Nurse
    • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
    • Previous experience working in a humanitarian organization is highly desirable
    • Understanding of Kanuri is a plus

    Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

    • Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
    • Ability to respect and maintain medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
    • Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
    • Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset.
    • Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
    • Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work
    • Results quality Orientation, Teamwork, Flexibility, Service Orientation, Stress Management
    • Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
    • Compassionate with good communication skills
    • Excellent teamwork skills
    • Must be computer literate

    Remuneration
    The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

    Core benefits:

    • Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision coverage
    • Group life and AD&D insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Long-term disability
    • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
    • Dependent life insurance
    • Business travel insurance
    • Supplemental personal accident insurance
    • Supplemental disability
    • Life insurance
    • Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
    • 403(b) retirement plan
    • Pension plan

    Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

    • Public transportation program
    • On-site fitness center
    • Local credit union membership
    • Health and wellness program
    • Employee assistance program
    • Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
    • Bicycle subsidy
    • Legal assistance plan
    • Pet insurance.

    Location: Banki, Borno  Application Link

    Location: Dikwa, Borno  Application Link

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    Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy

    Requisition: 2019200605
    Location:
    Gamboru Ngala, Borno

    Project Descriptions

    • Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
    • FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
    • FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

    Basic Function

    • The ATO - Pharmacy will prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders, and dispensing medications by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
    • Carrying out inspection duties as provided for under the Poisons and Pharmacist’s Act, the Dangerous Drug Act and the Food and Drug Decree and other operational legislations
    • Dispensing prescribed medications to in-and-outpatients whilst providing accurate medication advice.
    • Maintaining stores and keeping relevant store records.
    • Preparing extemporaneous medicaments such as mixtures, lotions, ointments, syrups, etc.
    • Provides technical information and advice to other health professionals.
    • Ensuring proper storage and issuance of all drugs over the duration of the project.
    • Participating in routine quality control audits of all drugs in stock.
    • Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
    • Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
    • Compiles and submits periodic reports
    • Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned

    Qualifications and Requirements

    • BS in Pharmacy, or relevant field with 1- to 3 years post national youth service experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting /quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
    • Must have a practicing license Experience working with a humanitarian organization Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

    Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

    • Sound knowledge of inventory control systems. Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification of medical Commodities.
    • Knowledge of the key principles and approaches to health systems strengthening.
    • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding integrated health programs.
    • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
    • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications, including presentation and training skills. Well-developed computer skills.

    Remuneration
    The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

    Core benefits:

    • Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision coverage
    • Group life and AD&D insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Long-term disability
    • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
    • Dependent life insurance
    • Business travel insurance
    • Supplemental personal accident insurance
    • Supplemental disability
    • Life insurance
    • Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
    • 403(b) retirement plan
    • Pension plan

    Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

    • Public transportation program
    • On-site fitness center
    • Local credit union membership
    • Health and wellness program
    • Employee assistance program
    • Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
    • Bicycle subsidy
    • Legal assistance plan
    • Pet insurance.

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    Assistant Technical Officer, Midwifery

    Requisition - 2019200608
    Location: Gamboru Ngala, Borno
    Supervisor: Technical Officer, Health and Nutrition Services

    Project Description

    • Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
    • FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.  
    • FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

    Basic Function

    • The Assistant Technical Officer, Midwifery will assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
    • Provides direct patient care and accompany in the management of pre-natal, antenatal, inpatient and follow-up care for women (including deliveries).
    • Provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services including family planning counselling and services to prevent and treat malaria, tetanus, STI, HIV.
    • Provides training and management in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
    • Provides reproductive health services and counselling to adolescents in the prevention of teen pregnancy, transmission of STI/HIV, and sexual violence related injuries.
    • Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
    • Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
    • Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
    • Plans care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
    • Provision of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound dressings clinical observations etc.
    • Maintains all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
    • Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized(if any)
    • Ensure high quality maternal health services at all project sites.
    • Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
    • Compiles and submits periodic reports
    • Ensures adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained at all times.
    • Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

    Qualifications

    • B.Sc in Nursing, Public Health or other closely related field with 1-3 years relevant experience.
    • Must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife
    • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
    • Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

    Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

    • Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
    • Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
    • Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset.
    • Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
    • Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work

    Remuneration
    The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees:

    Core benefits:

    • Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision coverage
    • Group life and AD&D insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Long-term disability
    • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
    • Dependent life insurance
    • Business travel insurance
    • Supplemental personal accident insurance
    • Supplemental disability
    • Life insurance
    • Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
    • 403(b) retirement plan
    • Pension plan

    Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):

    • Public transportation program
    • On-site fitness center
    • Local credit union membership
    • Health and wellness program
    • Employee assistance program
    • Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
    • Bicycle subsidy
    • Legal assistance plan
    • Pet insurance.

    Method of Application

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

     

    Note: The above job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

     

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