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  • Posted: May 22, 2017
    Deadline: Jun 3, 2017
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    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution or natural disaster. The IRC is currently working in over 40 countries and 22 U...
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    Construction Consultant

    Scope of the Work
    Part A:

    • Assess the selected health facilities in Askira Uba and Michika for their rehabilitation needs.
    • Familiarize with the Ministry of Health guidelines in PHC infrastructure layout and requirements
    • Prioritize the works according to critical requirements (maternal and child health sections, water and sanitation facilities) and within the budget allocations.
    • Develop bill of quantities (BOQs) for each of the facilities.
    • Propose a feasible timeline of planned rehabilitation works.

    Part B:

    • Participate in the selection of the contractor for the works.
    • Monitor the progress and technical quality of the works.
    • Certify the works for completion.

    Duration:

    • The duration of the consultancy will be from 29 May until 12 June, 2017 for Part A and from 1 July until 15 September, 2017 for Part B. A proposed work and travel plan will be developed based on the work duration and activity to be undertaken.

    Reporting:

    • The Consultant shall submit weekly reports detailing activities and progress of the construction works to the Health Coordinator. The reports should include any current or foreseeable issues, suggestions or recommendations in order to ensure the successful completion of the project.

    Cost of Consultancy:

    • The IRC will cover the cost of accommodation, perdiem as per IRC’s organizational rates, transportation to and from Askira Uba/Michika LGAs where the construction work is to take place, consultancy fees at a monthly rate during the engagement. The consultant is expected to include all other cost in his or her cost proposal.

    Requirements

    • BSc or Higher National Diploma in construction related is desirable with over 5 years experience.
    • Practical hands-on experience in the building construction are a MUST.
    • Working experience in similar context is a MUST
    • The consultant should submit a copy of his CV and proven record on similar tasks and assignments (include work completion certificates).
    • Submit a detailed technical proposal, work schedule and report formats
    • Financial proposal with per unit cost for commencing this consultancy work
    • Submit a report format of such similar assignment.

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    Health Clinical Assistant

    Location: Mubi - Adamawa
    Start Date: 2 June 2017
    Duration: 12 Months with possible extension

    Scope of Work

    • The Health Clinical Assistant is responsible for overseeing health care activities in 2 IRC supported health facilities in Adamawa State and Borno State.
    • Responsibilities will include day to day support to health facilities, monitoring of activities, report making, coordination with other sectors and government authorities as well as close collaboration with health facility staff and managers.
    • The Health Clinical Assistant will have no line management responsibilities and reports to the Health Manager.
    • The position is based in Mubi with regular trips to IRC’s health programs throughout Adamawa State, Askira Uba ( Borno state ) and other parts of Nigeria as needed.

    Key Responsibilities

    • In collaboration with the other health program staff in Nigeria, oversee the implementation of health projects implemented by IRC Nigeria.
    • In collaboration with the Health Manager, ensure that health programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and WHO. Ensure that all health activities are consistent with established best practices.
    • Promote the quality of the IRC’s health programs by following the measures put in place in collaboration with other staff and the IRC health unit.
    • Ensure sound data collection and information management systems are in place for ongoing monitoring of health programme activities
    • Participate in the design of robust M&E plans and design/adapt health information systems including surveillance systems for the IRC health programs in Nigeria
    • Contribute to the growth of the IRC health programme in Nigeria through quality implementation of project activities, adequate monitoring and timely reporting as needed, working in conjunction with other colleagues in the IRC Nigeria program.
    • Conduct regular supportive supervision to all supported health facilities, provide mentoring and technical support and appropriate feedback as needed.
    • Work with the Health Manager to ensure appropriate use of programme resources
    • Organise planned trainings for health staff and ensure that FMOH and WHO guidelines are used for all trainings which should be delivered in a quality manner.
    • Support the set up of use of FMOH clinical guidelines in all health facilities, providing mentoring as required to improve compliance.
    • Undertake 6 monthly inventory management assessments (IMAT) in each supported health facility and discuss implications of the results.
    • Follow all IRC guidelines, programme and budget management tools
    • Ensure a good working relationship with all stakeholders involved in service provision to supported health facilities in Adamawa State.
    • Ensure the consistent use of the IRC grant management guidelines during programme implementation.

    Requirements

    • College Diploma in Nursing /Midwifery/Clinical Medicine
    • At least 5 Years work experience in health programs both at clinical and community based programs, working in maternal and child health, drugs and medical supplies management and other primary Health care components is preferable
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding Health Policy of Nigeria
    • Previous experience working in Northern Nigeria, willingness to work in Northern Nigeria
    • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
    • Experience delivering MCH and related trainings to health staff using national or WHO guidelines
    • NGO work experience is an advantage
    • Should be able to use Microsoft Office especially MS-WORD, EXCEL,POWERPOINT
    • Able to communicate in English language (written and spoken ); Knowledge of local languages is a plus
    • Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, be flexible , and adaptability to transitions.

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    Health Outreach Officer

    Location: Mubi, Adamawa
    Start Date: ASAP

    Background

    • The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries.
    • The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships.
    • Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
    • IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s Emergency Response Team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013.
    • This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014. The IRC is now in the process of establishing long term presence in Nigeria.
    • An office has been established in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria and are providing critical humanitarian assistance to conflict affected people.

    Scope of Work

    • The Health Outreach Officer is responsible for overseeing community health activities for the population in the catchment area of IRC supported health facilities in 2 LGAs in Adamawa State and Borno state.
    • Responsibilities will include day to day support to community based service providers, monitoring of activities, report making, coordination with other sectors and government authorities as well as close collaboration with health facility staff and managers.
    • The Health Outreach Officer will have no line management responsibilities and reports to the Health Manager, while working very closely with the Health Outreach Assistant.
    • The position is based in Mubi with regular trips to IRC’s health programs throughout Adamawa State, Askira Uba ( Borno state), and other parts of Nigeria as needed.

    Key Responsibilities

    • In collaboration with the other health program staff in Nigeria, oversee the implementation of community health aspects of health projects implemented by IRC Nigeria.
    • In collaboration with the Health Coordinator, ensure that health programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and WHO. Ensure that all health activities are consistent with established best practices.
    • Fully understand the community health policy of the FMOH and work with key stakeholders to implement this in all IRC supported communities.
    • Identify all community level stakeholders for the health sector in Nigeria and work in collaboration with the Health Coordinator to involve them in programme implementation.
    • Ensure sound data collection are in place for ongoing monitoring of health programme activities
    • Responsible for the sectors robust M&E plans and community surveillance systems for the IRC health programs in Nigeria
    • Contribute to the growth of the IRC health programme in Nigeria through quality implementation of project activities, adequate monitoring and timely reporting as needed, working in conjunction with other colleagues in the IRC Nigeria program.
    • Conduct regular supportive supervision to all community based providers and ensure that appropriate feedback and mentorship takes place
    • Work with the Health Manager to ensure appropriate use of programme resources
    • Organise trainings for community based providers as needed .`
    • Work with community based providers to establish a referral system to the 20 health facilities
    • Work with community based providers and facility based staff to ensure establishment of a community based follow up system.
    • Follow all IRC guidelines, programme and budget management tools
    • Ensure the consistent use of the IRC grant management guidelines during programme implementation.
    • Manage a small outreach volunteers (CHVs & MtmsG) who will distribute and engage in awearness activities and sensitization
    • Develop a rosta for outreach sessions and develop where possible any further oppourtunity for outreach volunteers.
    • Organize and distribute medical equipment/ Supplies , IEC and IPC materials in health faclilities and IDP camps

    Requirements

    • College Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery/Clinical Medicine/Community Health/Public Health
    • At least 5 Years work experience in community based programs, working in maternal and child health, drugs and medical supplies management and other primary Health care components is preferable
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the community health Policy of Nigeria
    • Previous experience working in Northern Nigeria, willingness to work in Northern Nigeria
    • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
    • Experience delivering MCH and related trainings to community level providers using national or WHO guidelines
    • NGO work experience is an advantage
    • Should be able to use Microsoft Office especially MS-Word, Excel,Powerpoint
    • Able to communicate in English language (written and spoken ); Knowledge of local languages is a plus
    • Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, be flexible , and adaptability to transitions.

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    Health Outreach Assistant

    Location: Mubi, Adamawa

    Program Summary

    • IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s Emergency Response Team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013. This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014.
    • The IRC is now in the process of establishing long term presence in Nigeria. An office has been established in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria and are providing critical humanitarian assistance to conflict affected people.

    Scope of Work

    • The Health Outreach Assistant is responsible for overseeing community health activities for the population in the catchment area of IRC supported health facilities in 2 LGAs in Adamawa State and Borno state.
    • Responsibilities will include day to day support to community based service providers, monitoring of activities, report making, coordination with other sectors and government authorities as well as close collaboration with health facility staff and managers.
    • The Health Outreach Assistant will have no line management responsibilities and reports to the Health Manager, while working very closely with the Health Outreach Officer.
    • The position is based in Mubi with regular trips to IRC’s health programs throughout Adamawa State, Askira Uba ( Borno state), and other parts of Nigeria as needed.

    Key Responsibilities

    • In collaboration with the other health program staff in Nigeria, oversee the implementation of community health aspects of health projects implemented by IRC Nigeria.
    • In collaboration with the Health Manager, ensure that health programs utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and WHO. Ensure that all health activities are consistent with established best practices.
    • Fully understand the community health policy of the FMOH and work with key stakeholders to implement this in all IRC supported communities.
    • Identify all community level stakeholders for the health sector in Adamawa State Nigeria and work in collaboration with the Health Manager to involve them in programme implementation.
    • Ensure sound data collection are in place for ongoing monitoring of health programme activities
    • Responsible for the sectors robust M&E plans and community surveillance systems for the IRC health programs in Nigeria
    • Contribute to the growth of the IRC health programme in Nigeria through quality implementation of project activities, adequate monitoring and timely reporting as needed, working in conjunction with other colleagues in the IRC Nigeria program.
    • Conduct regular supportive supervision to all community based providers and ensure that appropriate feedback and mentorship takes place
    • Work with the Health Manager to ensure appropriate use of programme resources
    • Organise trainings for community based providers as needed .`
    • Work with community based providers to establish a referral system to the IRC supported health facilities
    • Work with community based providers and facility based staff to ensure establishment of a community based follow up system.
    • Follow all IRC guidelines, programme and budget management tools
    • Ensure the consistent use of the IRC grant management guidelines during programme implementation.

    Requirements

    • College Diploma in Nursing /Midwifery/Clinical Medicine/Community Health/Public Health
    • At least 5 Years work experience in community based programs, working in maternal and child health, drugs and medical supplies management and other primary Health care components is preferable
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the community health Policy of Nigeria
    • Previous experience working in Northern Nigeria, willingness to work in Northern Nigeria
    • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
    • Experience delivering MCH and related trainings to community level providers using national or WHO guidelines
    • NGO work experience is an advantage
    • Should be able to use Microsoft Office especially MS-WORD, EXCEL,POWERPOINT
    • Able to communicate in English language (written and spoken ); Knowledge of local languages is a plus
    • Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, be flexible , and adaptability to transitions.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send their cover letters and CV's in MS word with the position applied for to: IRCNigeria.Recruitment@rescue.org

    Note: Hand delivery submission can only be collected from the filed offices in Yola and Mubi.

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