Latest Vacancies at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Under the supervision of the ICT Engineer and the ICT Coordinator, the ICT Specialist II Offers support and maintains proper
functionality of ICT set-up and infrastructure; Interrelates with all the internal and external interlocutors including service
providers; Offers support to users in Maiduguri and from other sites (sub-delegations, offices); Have a good knowledge on all of the following ICT domains: PC hardware and software, networking, telephony, radios, satellite systems, and helpdesk.
Main Responsibilities:

• Installs, programs, adapts and maintains all professional ICRC Informatics equipment (computers, servers, printers, peripherals, internal networks, power systems, cabling, modem, connexons and internet facilities) respecting internal standards and procedures.
• Installs, programs, adapts and maintains all professional ICRC Telecom/Radio equipment (HF, VHF, UHF, modems, antennas, cabling, power systems, inverters, batteries and repeaters) respecting internal standards and procedures.
• Timely response to helpdesk Level 1 and level 2 requests from the ICT ServiceDesk platform, and providing remote assistance to users with ICT problems if need it, and update the tickets in the system accordingly
• Provides support to other field ICT technicians by answering phone calls or messages, reacting according to ICT policies and priorities.
• Repairs or organizes repairs of all broken ICRC Informatics, Telecom or Telephone equipment received in (or transferred to) the ICT Workshop and attributed to him for repair.
• Maintains the workshop clean in order and secured.
• Assist in monitoring, operation and performance of LAN/WAN connectivity and communication services
• Assists users in software installation from ICT store and ensures proper software distribution, updates, and scripts installation

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent higher education degree in ICT domain (Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer science or similar field. Post Graduate or master’s Degree is an asset.
• 4-5 years of experience in IT, electronics or similar position
• 2 years’ Experience on Telcom (VHF, HF, VSAT, Radio)

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Capacity to integrate and implement ICRC policies and procedures
• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning; Planning, Organization & Assessment; Communication
• (Ability to express views and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis
• Strong understanding of telecom especially VHF, HF and satellite

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Under supervision of the Health Project Manager (HPM), the Hospital Administrator works in close collaboration with HPM
and the Mobile Surgical Team (MST) members of ICRC at State Specialist Hospital Maiduguri (SSHM). S/He is
responsible for Pharmacy management, stocks management of all medical and surgical equipment and consumables,
management of the Imprest system for ordering and local purchases in collaboration with the medical logistician.
Main duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the ICRC resident Health Field Officers (HFO) including job descriptions, planning, training and the dissemination of administrative information
• In charge of hospital pharmacy and training resident pharmacy staff.
• Supports monthly stock inventory, prepares requisition orders and follow up of medical supplies and equipment including repairs and non-medical items.
• Responsible for the general supply chain management in cooperation with the ICRC logistics department and the Biomedical Engineer
• Coordinates the distribution of all goods purchased for the hospital program
• Coordinates hospital Cleaning, Food Services, Transport, and Maintenance.
• Coordinate and approve all ICRC local purchases for hospitals.
• Organise and monitor food for patients in the hospital, tracks number of patients and caretakers fed and approves the daily delivery note and monthly invoices.
• Works with Hospital Project Manager to prepare Plan of Action for program.
• Participates in the ICRC annual programme planning (PfR exercise)
• Contributes and coaches others in institutional reporting for MST program ensuring concise and timely reporting

Education and Experience Required

• Holds at least a bachelor's degree in a related field: Nursing, Medical Laboratory, Business Admin, Hospital
• Administration (other health related degrees)
• Masters degree/background in Public Health, Project Management, Business Administration would be an asset.
• At least 3 years of experience as Hospital Administrator with exposure to Operating Theatre, Anaesthesia, or
• Emergency departments (where applicable).

Desired profile and skills

• Up to date knowledge/exposure and skills on trauma, medical & surgical procedures, stocks and pharmacy management.
• Ability to provide support and education to the junior hospital admin/support staff
• Very good command of English and local languages (priority Hausa, Kanuri, Shua desirable)
• Proven ability to work with people of varied cultural and social backgrounds
• Flexible, diplomatic and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent analysis; problem solving skills and project management