Career Openings at the International Rescue Committee

⏲ Apr 15, 2021, 10:00 PM
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Officer

Reference No.: req14338
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Open to Expatriates: No

Background
The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014, the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations.

IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri, Monguno and Gwoza of Borno state and Damatru of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods.

Job Overview / Summary

The Pharmacy Officer is responsible for quality, management and dispensing of medicines and medical material in IRC’s and supported government facilities in Borno State.
S/he reports directly to the Senior Health Manager (line supervisor) and indirectly to the Senior Pharmacy Manager.

Responsibilities
Effective Stock Management, Medical Supplies and Analysis:

In close collaboration with the Senior Pharmacy Manager and Drug Dispensers, develops stock levels alert (based on an average monthly consumption (AMC) and morbidity data); Gathers stock indicators, analyze them, observe consumption trend, and discuss with the Senior Health Manager/Senior Pharmacy Manager to avoid stock-outs at the health facility and the financial losses generated by expired items.
Liaise between the pharmacy warehouse and the health facilities for prompt requisition and delivery of drugs/other medical supplies. Inform clinician, doctors, and midwife about drug availability in the warehouse.
Ensure quality assurance by conducting supervisory visits to IRC clinics and supported government health facilities: S/he will serve as focal point for good distribution and dispensing practices in clinics.
Support the dispenser for each team/facility to maintain and monitor good record of receiving, storing, dispatching of medical items in line with IRC guidelines or/and procedures.
Regularly monitor the quality of product in storage at the health facilities and report any concern to the Senior Health Manager, Pharmacy manager.
Update and manage all pharmacy files (including sites' ones) monthly including monthly physical inventory file.
Support the Area office and facility’s pharmacy to maintain permanently good housekeeping of the IRC pharma supplies (checking of temperature and hygiene).
When needed, supports the team to dispense medicines and/or medical supplies to patients, as prescribed by the clinician. Also provide patients and their caregivers with adequate information on drug usage, possible side effects and additional advice as appropriate and in adherence to MoH protocols.
Promote the quality of the IRC’s health programs by participating in continuous medical education program with the IRC health team and promote rational drug use by the clinician when inconsistencies of prescriptions are noted in view of patient safety and compliance.
Conduct additional tasks as assigned by the supervisors.

Reporting:

Support the facilities to keep daily records of drug consumption and submit weekly reports.
Compile monthly consumptions from the health facilities.
Supervise/support the teams to conduct monthly physical inventory and share analysis with the sector lead.
Based on monthly consumption and inventory, conduct analysis of needs, forecasts, calculation of replenishment orders and buffer stocks.
Provide a report of field visit with objectives achieved and recommendation to be followed.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to: Senior Health Manager
Position indirectly supervises: Pharmacy Technicians/Drug Dispensers
Indirect Reporting: Snr Pharmacy Manager,
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Health (Clinical Outreach Staff, Doctors, Midwives, Health/Rep Health Managers) and other sectors (WPE, M&E, Governance, Finance, Supply Chain
External: Other partners- NGO’s, MOH etc.

Qualifications
Education:

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy with practicing license and at least 2 years working experience in the relevant humanitarian setting is preferred.
Experience in deep field mission as a pharmacist in humanitarian setting is highly recommended.
Must be registered with relevant licensing bodies and allowed to practice in Nigeria.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of drugs and medical supplies regulations of Nigeria.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
NGO work experience is an advantage.
Should be able to use Microsoft Office especially MS-Word, Excel
Able to communicate in English language (written and spoken); Knowledge of local languages is a plus
Additional qualities: team worker, be flexible, and adaptability to transitions.

Working Environment:

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits

Competitive Monthly salary.
Health Insurance Coverage for Family.
Annual earned leave days.
Pension scheme.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Senior Health Promotion Officer

Requisition ID: req14339
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Background / IRC Summary
The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014, the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations.

Job Overview / Summary

The main goal of the position is to transform attitudes and adjust health seeking behaviors through community mobilization, sensitization, advocacy, and health education.
The position will be responsible for developing education, mobilization and sensitization activities and strategies related to health promotion for IRC health program in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
He / She will also be the focal point for risk communication and community engagement in case of disease outbreaks and other events of public health importance.

Major Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Reproductive Health Manager, the responsibilities of the Senior Health Promotion Officer include but are not limited to the following:

SBCC Innovation and Development:

Lead the development / review of health promotion and community mobilization strategies including the specific strategies to reach the hard-to-reach communities / populations.
Work with the community mobilization team to designs and adapts health promotion / community mobilization work-plans that adapt the shifting needs and gaps in knowledge of communities. He / She supports in organizing culturally sensitive educational and promotional activities to improve community participation in health service provision and raise awareness on health / reproductive health services such as immunization, family planning, antenatal / postnatal care, hygiene promotion, STIs and other communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases,
Lead the conduct of regular communities’ assessment: discussions, meetings, interviews, focus group discussions as to assess the needs and gaps in knowledge of the targeted communities.
Support in formulating key advocacy targets and messages from lessons learned, assessments, research and evidence gained through project implementation.
Contribute to proposal and strategy development through input on needs for health promotion and community engagement activities.
Liaise with service providers at IRC / IRC- supported government facilities to ensure strong linkages between services and communities.

Grant Management and Program Support:

Ensure project activities are implemented according to the work plan and within the allocated budgets.
Responsible for management of health promotion and community mobilization budget lines
Manage sector procurement plan and follow up with supply chain to ensure timely delivery of the sector supplies.
Contribute to BVA report and provide recommendations/interventions to correct any identified deviations that impact budget adherence.

Staff Management:

Develop continuous education programs and build the capacity of community mobilisers, community volunteers, Community Health Influencers Promoters and Services (CHIPs) agent, and traditional birth attendant to deliver organizational objectives on SBCC including health promotion and community mobilization for service utilization SBCC.
Routinely monitor supervised staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner.
Supports in the administrative management of the team of Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), CHIPS and Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) (letters of agreement, payment of stipends, in-kind incentives etc.)
Monitor staff daily attendance to duty posts and ensure time sheets are correctly filled and submitted monthly.

Reporting:

Responsible for compiling and keeping records of all the health education/promotional sessions (number/ gender/ age segregated).
Work with M&E team to analyze data on a weekly/monthly basis, feeds information back to the program, and adapts strategies accordingly.
Ensure accurate project documentation, including collection of monitoring data and tracking of progress on output indicators; utilize data to contribute to reports as requested by management.
Provide weekly/monthly activity reports to the sector.
Attend meetings concerning overall health program issues.
Supervise and regular review and revise training manuals to maintain consistency with the acceptable protocols.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports to: Senior Reproductive Health Manager
Position directly supervises community mobilization officers.
Indirect Reporting: Health/Reproductive Health Managers, Senior Health Managers and Health Coordinator
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Health (Outreach Staff, Midwives, program managers) and other sectors (WPE, M&E, Governance, Finance, Supply Chain
External: Other partners- NGO’s, MOH etc.

Qualifications

University Degree or Higher Diploma in Social Sciences, Sciences, Health Education, Nursing or Community/Public Health or
A minimum of 3 years of experience working with local communities in a Health/Reproductive Health project especially as health educator/community mobilizer or similar position.
Experience working with displaced population is a plus.
Familiarity with the local context in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe State.: language, culture, etc.
Sensitivity and diplomacy to provide education on a variety of sensitive health/reproductive health topics.
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer Literacy including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Have capacity to remain productive while working under pressure.
Ability to independently organize work, prioritize tasks, respect and adheres to deadlines.
Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
Ability to work both independently, as part of a team and lead teams.
Fluent in written and spoken English.

Working Environment:

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits

Competitive Monthly salary
Health Insurance Coverage for Family
Annual earned leave days
Pension scheme.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Reproductive Health Doctor

Requisition ID: req14335
Location: Monguno, Borno
Sector: Health
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Fixed Term

Background

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worst humanitarian crises globally and assists people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC is present in over 40 countries and the United States. IRC’s presence in Nigeria is dated back to 2012, when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state.
In February 2014, the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected population. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja, and field offices in Adamawa State (Mubi and Yola), Borno state (Maiduguri, Monguno, Bama and Gwoza) and Yobe State (Damaturu).
Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs in Primary Health Care PHC), Nutrition, Environmental Health (EH), Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Protection, Child protection, Education, Food security & livelihoods.
With a background of poor Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) indices, made worse by the ongoing humanitarian crises and advent of COVID-19 pandemic; the RMNCH outcomes in Northeast Nigeria could face a downturn, without intensified intervention. Over the years, the IRC has provided comprehensive package of SRH services (including Family Planning (FP), Antenatal Care (ANC), Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC), Post-Natal Care (PNC), treatment and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Post Abortion Care (PAC) and Clinical Care for Sexual Assault Survivors (CCSAS).
IRC seeks to continue these services with the objective to ensure women and girls’ safety needs during the Covid 19 pandemic are met. Thus, we are recruiting to fill the vacant position of RH Doctor.

Job Overview

The RH Doctor reports to the Reproductive Health Manager and is responsible for the quality of reproductive health services in the health facilities and communities of intervention.
S/he will provide direct service delivery (50% of time), provide mentorship, and increase capacity of the clinical team (midwife and clinic support staff) and ensure clinical quality of IRC RH services (30% of time).
S/he will spend the remaining 20% of the time supporting project management, procurement, supplies, and health facility administration.

Major Responsibilities
Service delivery and Quality of care management:

Provide consultations for antenatal and postnatal care. Identifying and managing pregnant women at risk while referring as appropriate.
Supervise intra-partum care and assist the midwives in deliveries as needed.
Manage common complications in pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum phases, and refer cases requiring comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
Provide counselling on family planning and provide FP commodities according to the client’s informed choice.
Provide counselling and clinical care for sexual assault survivors and refer for psycho-social care.
Provide post-abortion care according to MoH/International protocol, including counselling for FP.
Provide counselling and treatment of patients with STI, including partner treatment.
Maintain infection prevention and control within and around the facility.
Ensure all facilities adhere to instrument processing and sterilization protocols.
Ensure all RH services are in line with national/adopted protocols and RH policies and guidelines are well understood by midwives and other support staff in the facilities.
Conduct period facility readiness assessment and follow up on service point improvement action plan.

Staff supervision and development:

Provide technical support and guidance for management of complications in pregnancy, assisted and complicated deliveries, and complications in the post-natal period.
Provide on-the-job coaching (supportive supervision) to midwives and clinic support staff. Support RH Manager to define staff training needs and implement them according to project objectives.
Conduct quarterly clinical skills’ assessment for midwives and follow up on areas that need improvement.
Organize and facilitate formal and informal trainings for RH staff.
Participate in and support midwives, community mobilizers and community volunteers in activities that aim to increase women’s RH awareness and service utilization.
Monitor staff daily attendance to duty posts and ensure time sheets are correctly filled and submitted monthly.
Responsible for management of leave days in a way that ensure staff are available to cover duties, also supervises the development of monthly work roster.
Manage staff performance according to their job description, provide written feedback in a timely manner and conduct performance management evaluation.

Project management and reporting:

Contribute to the RH work plan and midterm evaluations, ensure project activities are implemented according to the work plan and within the allocated budgets.
Monitor the medical stock/non- medical consumables stock at the facility level and assists in timely requisition of new supplies from the warehouse.
Works closely and coordinates with IRC supply chain to ensure procurements are initiated and delivered in timely manner.
Responsible for validation of program data and timely submission to M&E on weekly basis (number/ gender/ age segregated).
Work with M&E team to analyze data on a weekly/monthly basis, feeds information back to the program, and adapts strategies accordingly.
Provide weekly/monthly activity reports to the supervisor.
Supports the RH manager/M&E officer in monitoring and following up on specific RH indicators.

Coordination and representation:

Focal person for intersectoral integration between Reproductive Health and Women Protection and Empowerment sector at comprehensive women centers/other supported facilities
Ensures teamwork and professional relationship between the different sectors and government agencies.
Works closely and coordinates with IRC supply chain, finance, and grant staff to ensure activities are conducted within the timeframe and compliance of the grants.
Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, MoH, donors and community stakeholders.
Maintain effective relations with the Ministry of Health departments
Represent IRC during site visits of external guests and IRC head quarter visitors.

Others:

Consistently and proactively monitors and assesses the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Key Working Relationships

Position directly reports to the Reproductive Health Manager
Position directly supervises the facility midwives.
Indirect reporting: Snr/Reproductive Health Manager
Other Internal and/or external contacts: Health Program Staff, Managers, Coordinator and ALL other IRC sectors
External: Other partners- NGO’s, MOH etc

Qualifications

A medical doctor with valid practicing license

Work Experience:

Clear interest in and work experience with clinical reproductive health activities
3years experience implementing Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC) services.
Verifiable basic surgical skill is an added advantage.
Ability and flexibility to understand and work within the cultural and political environment.
Similar experience in an INGO is an added advantage.

Others Desired Skills / Qualities:

Quality oriented
Self-motivated, resourceful, honest, highly responsible, committed, and punctual.
Ability to independently organize work, prioritize tasks, respect and adheres to deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams.
Familiarity with local context
Ability to maintain beneficiary confidentiality and respect at all times is essential.
Professional skills to provide sensitive and appropriate medical counseling.
Clear understanding of gender equality and gender issues for women and girls
Ability to speak Hausa language and other local languages like Kanuri is preferred.
Excellent communication skills, good spoken and written English needed for concise reporting.
Professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook – preferred

Working Environment:

Borno State is categorized as security phase 4 (Red). The RH doctor is thus expected to work closely with IRC safety and security team (SST) and comply with all security protocols/ guidelines.

Benefits

Competitive Monthly salary.
Health Insurance Coverage for staff and family.
Annual earned leave days.
Pension scheme

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Reproductive Health Doctor

Reference No.: req14341
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worst humanitarian crises globally and assists people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC is present in over 40 countries and the United States. IRC’s presence in Nigeria is dated back to 2012, when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014, the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected population. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja, and field offices in Adamawa State (Mubi and Yola), Borno state (Maiduguri, Monguno, Bama and Gwoza) and Yobe State (Damaturu).

Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs in Primary Health Care PHC), Nutrition, Environmental Health (EH), Women Protection and Empowerment (WPE), Protection, Child protection, Education, Food security & livelihoods. With a background of poor Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH) indices, made worse by the ongoing humanitarian crises and advent of COVID-19 pandemic; the RMNCH outcomes in Northeast Nigeria could face a downturn, without intensified intervention. Over the years, the IRC has provided comprehensive package of SRH services (including Family Planning (FP), Antenatal Care (ANC), Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC), Post-Natal Care (PNC), treatment and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Post Abortion Care (PAC) and Clinical Care for Sexual Assault Survivors (CCSAS). IRC seeks to continue these services with the objective to ensure women and girls’ safety needs during the Covid 19 pandemic are met. Thus, we are recruiting to fill the vacant position of RH Doctor.

Job Overview
The RH Doctor reports to the Reproductive Health Manager and is responsible for the quality of reproductive health services in the health facilities and communities of intervention. S/he will provide direct service delivery (50% of time), provide mentorship, and increase capacity of the clinical team (midwife and clinic support staff) and ensure clinical quality of IRC RH services (30% of time). S/he will spend the remaining 20% of the time supporting project management, procurement, supplies, and health facility administration.

Major Responsibilities
Service delivery and Quality of care management:

Provide consultations for antenatal and postnatal care. Identifying and managing pregnant women at risk while referring as appropriate.
Supervise intra-partum care and assist the midwives in deliveries as needed.
Manage common complications in pregnancy, delivery, and post-partum phases, and refer cases requiring comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care.
Provide counselling on family planning and provide FP commodities according to the client’s informed choice.
Provide counselling and clinical care for sexual assault survivors and refer for psycho-social care.
Provide post-abortion care according to MoH/International protocol, including counselling for FP.
Provide counselling and treatment of patients with STI, including partner treatment.
Maintain infection prevention and control within and around the facility.
Ensure all facilities adhere to instrument processing and sterilization protocols.
Ensure all RH services are in line with national/adopted protocols and RH policies and guidelines are well understood by midwives and other support staff in the facilities.
Conduct period facility readiness assessment and follow up on service point improvement action plan.

Staff supervision and development:

Provide technical support and guidance for management of complications in pregnancy, assisted and complicated deliveries, and complications in the post-natal period.
Provide on-the-job coaching (supportive supervision) to midwives and clinic support staff. Support RH Manager to define staff training needs and implement them according to project objectives.
Conduct quarterly clinical skills’ assessment for midwives and follow up on areas that need improvement.
Organize and facilitate formal and informal trainings for RH staff.
Participate in and support midwives, community mobilizers and community volunteers in activities that aim to increase women’s RH awareness and service utilization.
Monitor staff daily attendance to duty posts and ensure time sheets are correctly filled and submitted monthly.
Responsible for management of leave days in a way that ensure staff are available to cover duties, also supervises the development of monthly work roster.
Manage staff performance according to their job description, provide written feedback in a timely manner and conduct performance management evaluation.

Project Management and Reporting:

Contribute to the RH work plan and midterm evaluations, ensure project activities are implemented according to the work plan and within the allocated budgets.
Monitor the medical stock/non- medical consumables stock at the facility level and assists in timely requisition of new supplies from the warehouse.
Works closely and coordinates with IRC supply chain to ensure procurements are initiated and delivered in timely manner.
Responsible for validation of program data and timely submission to M&E on weekly basis (number/ gender/ age segregated).
Work with M&E team to analyze data on a weekly/monthly basis, feeds information back to the program, and adapts strategies accordingly.
Provide weekly/monthly activity reports to the supervisor.
Supports the RH manager/M&E officer in monitoring and following up on specific RH indicators.

Coordination and Representation:

Focal person for intersectoral integration between Reproductive Health and Women Protection and Empowerment sector at comprehensive women centers/other supported facilities
Ensures teamwork and professional relationship between the different sectors and government agencies.
Works closely and coordinates with IRC supply chain, finance, and grant staff to ensure activities are conducted within the time frame and compliance of the grants.
Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, MoH, donors and community stakeholders.
Maintain effective relations with the Ministry of Health departments
Represent IRC during site visits of external guests and IRC head quarter visitors.

Qualification

A medical doctor with valid practicing license

Work Experience:

Clear interest in and work experience with clinical reproductive health activities
3years experience implementing Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC) services.
Verifiable basic surgical skill is an added advantage.
Ability and flexibility to understand and work within the cultural and political environment.
Similar experience in an INGO is an added advantage.

Others Desired Skills/Qualities:

Quality oriented
Self-motivated, resourceful, honest, highly responsible, committed, and punctual.
Ability to independently organize work, prioritize tasks, respect and adheres to deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams.
Familiarity with local context
Ability to maintain beneficiary confidentiality and respect at all times is essential.
Professional skills to provide sensitive and appropriate medical counseling.
Clear understanding of gender equality and gender issues for women and girls
Ability to speak Hausa language and other local languages like Kanuri is preferred.
Excellent communication skills, good spoken and written English needed for concise reporting.
Professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook - preferred.

Working Environment:

Borno State is categorized as security phase 4 (Red). The RH doctor is thus expected to work closely with IRC safety and security team (SST) and comply with all security protocols/ guidelines.

Others:

Consistently and proactively monitors and assesses the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Key Working Relationships:

Position directly reports to the Reproductive Health Manager
Position directly supervises the facility midwives.
Indirect reporting: Snr/Reproductive Health Manager
Other Internal and/or external contacts: Health Program Staff, Managers, Coordinator and ALL other IRC sectors
External: Other partners- NGO’s, MOH etc

Benefits

Competitive Monthly salary.
Health Insurance Coverage for staff and family.
Annual earned leave days.
Pension scheme.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Medical Doctor

Reference No.: req14336
Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Overview / Summary

The focus of our health programs is to provide integrated quality comprehensive PHC services including reproductive health services by supporting/strengthening existing system and the Medical Doctor based in Mubi will serve as the medical supervisor for health care services at all IRC’s supported Primary Health Care (PHC) centres in the LGAs of operation in Adamawa State.
The position will spend 70% of time supporting direct service delivery, providing guidance, and increasing capacity of PHC health workers while 30% of the time will be spent on project management activities such as reporting, procurement and facility supplies management. S/he reports to the Health Manager and works closely with the Snr/Reproductive Health Manager for technical support.

Responsibilities

Supportive Supervision and Quality of Care Management.
Provide continuous capacity building and on-job coaching to facility staff to enable then deliver quality reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health services; antenatal and postnatal care, intra-partum care and other BEmONC services, family planning and counselling, counselling and clinical care of sexual assault survivors, treatment/prevention of STI, and integrated management of newborn and childhood illnesses.
Where necessary, directly provide these services and support patient’s evaluation for appropriate referral for secondary level of care.
Build capacity of staff in all supported facilities to maintain infection prevention and control within and around the facility. Ensure all facilities adhere to instrument processing, disinfection, and sterilization protocols.
Support the Manager to define staff training needs and implement them according to project objectives. Organize and facilitate formal and informal trainings for staff.
Supervise and regular review and revise training manuals to maintain consistency with the acceptable protocols.
Conduct period facility readiness assessment and follow up on service point improvement action plan.
Identifying quality gaps in the supported health facilities services with immediate solution for further necessary steps to address those gaps.
Ensure all services are in line with national/adopted protocols and treatment guidelines are well understood by midwives and other support staff in the facilities.
Participate in joint supportive supervision with State/LGA team and follow up on improvement plan.
Conduct periodic analysis of progress of the project at the LGA level and promote learning and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt through documentation.
Support the Manager and M&E team in the design and implementation of assessments to ensure the voices of the community especially women and girls inform program design.
Monitor the performance of each supported health facilities with regular visits to the LGA health office, health facilities and communities.

Project Implementation and Reporting:

Contribute to work plan and midterm evaluations, ensure project activities are implemented according to the work plan and within the allocated budgets.
Monitor the medical stock/non- medical consumables stock at the facility level and assists in timely requisition of new supplies from the warehouse.
Works closely and coordinates with IRC supply chain to ensure procurements are initiated and delivered in timely manner.
In line with the project design, ensure visibility of the project and project strategies at field level.
Support collection of stories and photographs that demonstrate the positive impact of the project.
Responsible for validation of program data and timely submission to M&E on weekly basis (number/ gender/ age segregated).
Work with M&E team to analyze data on a weekly/monthly basis, feeds information back to the program, and adapts strategies accordingly.
Provide weekly/monthly activity reports to the supervisor.
Supports the manager/M&E officer in monitoring and following up on specific indicators, morbidity and mortality trend.
Coordination and Representation
Focal person for intersectoral integration between health/reproductive health and women protection and empowerment sector at comprehensive women centers/other supported facilities
Ensuring teamwork and a professional relationship between the different sectors and government agencies.
Works closely and coordinates with IRC supply chain, finance and grant staff to ensure activities are conducted within the timeframe and compliance of the grants.
Undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, MoH, donors and community stakeholders.
Maintain effective relations with the Ministry of Health departments
Represent IRC during site visits of external guests and IRC head quarter visitors.

Other:

Consistently and proactively monitors and assesses the safety and security of the team; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Key Working Relationships:

Position reports directly to: Health Manager
Indirect Reporting: Snr/Reproductive Health Managers, and Health Coordinator
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Health (Outreach Staff, Midwives, program managers) and other sectors (WPE, M&E, Governance, Finance, Supply Chain
External: Other partners- NGO’s, MOH, LGA PHC departments, PHC facility staff etc.

Qualifications

A medical doctor with valid practicing license

Work Experience:

Clear interest in the role and minimum of 2years work experience in clinical reproductive health and other PHC activities
Experience implementing Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (BEmONC) at PHC level
Ability and flexibility to understand and work within the cultural and political environment.
Similar experience in an INGO is an added advantage.

Others Desired Skills/Qualities:

Quality oriented
Self-motivated, resourceful, honest, highly responsible, committed, and punctual.
Good facilitation skills
Ability to independently organize work, prioritize tasks, respect and adheres to deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a team and lead teams.
Familiarity with local context
Ability to maintain beneficiary confidentiality and respect always is essential.
Clear understanding of gender equality and gender issues for women and girls
Ability to speak Hausa language and other local languages is preferred.
Excellent communication skills, good spoken and written English needed for concise reporting.
Professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook - preferred.

Working Environment:

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits

Competitive Monthly salary.
Health Insurance Coverage for Family.
Annual earned leave days.
Pension scheme.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: RH Community Mobilization Assistant

Requisition ID: req14342
Location: Konduga - Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No

Background / IRC Summary
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Job Overview / Summary

The community Mobilization assistant’s is responsible for the following major roles; the implementation of educational and promotional activities as well as conducting all community awareness / mobilization activities related to Reproductive Health (RH) for women, girls, men and boys in Monguno LGA of Borno State.
He / she will supervise a network of community volunteers and traditional birth attendants and work closely with the other members of the reproductive health and GBV team.Design and lead efforts to improve community awareness and acceptance of reproductive health services.
Implement community mobilization efforts to improve women, girls, men and boys’ access to and use of reproductive health services.

Major Responsibilities
Under the technical supervision of Reproductive Health officer- Community Mobilization, the responsibilities of the Community Mobilizer includes but are not limited to the following:

Community Activities:

Conducts assessments and surveys in the community to identify trends and needs
Participation in the design, plan and input to the work-plans, based on identified trends and needs.
Implementation of community mobilization activities to specifically access “hard to reach” and vulnerable beneficiaries.
Organize culturally sensitive educational and promotional activities to raise awareness on RH topics/services, including: Family Planning, Mother and Neonatal health, Antenatal Care, and Postnatal Care, Awareness of STIs and infection prevention, Referral, and guidance for survivors of sexual assault.
Contribute to the development of a variety of health education material and tools to fit the context.
Mobilize the community, women and girls, women’s groups, community groups etc. to increase RH awareness and service utilization, together with RH and GBV teams.
Liaise with midwives and community health workers to track and monitor women/clients targeted by the program.
Ensure the safe and confidential referral of identified survivors of sexual assault to GBV services.
Organize meetings with community representatives, and target groups as needed.
Engage community leaders, stake holders and influential members of the community in creating awareness and community support for Reproductive Health.
Participate in the recruitment of community health volunteers, traditional birth attendants, Peer educators and Men champions.
Training of community health volunteers, Traditional birth attendants, Peer Educators and Men champions on RH topics/service promotion, hygiene promotion, waste management, infection prevention etc.
Supervise community volunteers and traditional birth attendants during planned community activities.
Participate in community workshops, meetings, or any discussions on reproductive health.
Participate in the development and translation of all messages in the most appropriate language.
Active participation in the regular RH/WPE meetings.
Identify advocacy concerns, Initiate, and coordinate advocacy actions.

Monitoring Responsibilities:

Keep record of all the health education/promotional sessions (disaggregated by gender/ age/ IDP/Host etc.).
Compile weekly summary of community mobilization activities.
Responsible for compiling timely monthly community mobilization activity reports and data compilation.

Other Duties:

Ensure that all distribution of community mobilization items are done in a timely manner according to distribution plan with relevant supporting documentations
Keep a record of distributed/used materials and provides a monthly stock report.
Any other assigned task by supervisors
Confidentiality:
Ensure non-disclosure of any information whatsoever about practices and IRC activities to any other person or organization without permission, except in the normal performance of the service.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: RH Community Mobilization Officer
Position directly supervises: Community Volunteers and Traditional Birth Attendants
Indirect Reporting: RH Manager

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: WPE Community Mobilizers, Case Workers and Midwives
External: Community Leaders/Stakeholders

Qualifications

Education: Qualified Health Educator, Nurse or midwife, Community Health Extension Worker

Work Experience:

At least 2 years’ experience working in a health education/promotion and community project, with displaced population is a plus.
Familiarity with the local context: language, culture, etc.
Sensitivity and diplomacy to provide education on a variety of sensitive RH topics.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

Good communication skills
Basic computer Literacy: Word and Excel
Ability to work in an environment with limited resources with poor living conditions and difficult situations.
Able to work remains productive in a team and under difficult and high-pressure situations with the ability to prioritize effectively, and respects and adheres to deadlines.

Language Skills:

Spoken and written English and local language (Hausa, Kanuri, Shuwa, Fulfulde, Gwoza)

Working Environment:

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Benefits

Competitive Monthly salary.
Health Insurance Coverage for Family.
Annual earned leave days.
Pension scheme.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Note: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

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