International Medical Corps Vacancy in Nigeria for an Ebola Assessment Officer
International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit
organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through
health care training and relief and development programs.
Established in
1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a
private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization.
Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health
interventions and related activities that build local capacity in
underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care
to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk,
and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies.
International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems
and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
International Medical Corps is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Ebola Assessment Officer
Ref No: 15-1094
Location: Nigeria
Department: International Operations
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Conduct an assessment of Eket, Akwa Ibom State in order to
identify existing gaps, both in terms of programming, geography and
opportunities for IDO preparedness and response
- Meet with stakeholders including MOH, SMOH, INGOs, LNGOs, as
well as civil society organizations, in order to identify gaps in
infectious disease preparedness and response in the event of an outbreak
or threat of an outbreak.
- Assess feasibility of participatory approach and engagement of should there emerge a need/opportunity for proposal development.
- Ensure that inputs from S/MOH and key stakeholders are solicited and incorporated into the report.
- Ensure that strategies included in scoping assessment are
sufficiently supported by relevant existing data and evidences that
justify the interventions.
- Prepare/gather and incorporate all needed annexes and supporting
documents, as per the Donor’s requirements and/or IMC country team or
HQ’s request.
- Ensure that all stakeholders are aware that donor is not planning any interventions at this time.
- Develop budget to support recommended plans of action.
- Conduct focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with
community members and leaders to assess gaps in knowledge and awareness
about IDO (e.g. Ebola) prevention; and to gauge their preparedness in
accessing possible IDO Treatment Unit and other related services.
- Discuss potential roles with ExxonMobil Nigeria representatives.
- Consult with S/MOH, CDC, WHO and other existing stakeholders, including Emergency Operations Center for Ebola (if available).
- Conduct desk review of relevant documents, stakeholders' reports and donor guidelines.
- Engage Technical Unit (TU) at HQ to design appropriate
assessment tools and carry out assessment in health facilities and
communities.
- Review the Preparedness Plan for IDO (e.g. the one for Ebola Virus Disease) in Nigeria.
- Review Infectious Disease Outbreak guidelines of MOH and align preparedness and response report with guidelines.
Deliverables
A rapid assessment report with findings regarding Infectious Disease
Outbreak (with epidemic potential) treatment capabilities in Eket, Akwa
Ibom State, based on available expertise and experience, existing gaps
and necessary actions, and reasonable timelines.
- Submit assessment notes (summary notes plus raw data).
- Submit preliminary budget for suggested activities and responses based on assessment report.
Qualifications
- MPH or equivalent degree. Medical degree preferred, in addition.
- At least 5 years of needs assessments and program design experience in global health.
- At least 2 years residential experience in a developing country of Africa, preferably Nigeria
- Excellent skills in technical writing and developing
proposals.Must have experience in working with international NGOs,
national and state governments (Ministry of Health - MOH), donor
agencies, and academic institutions in the context of proposal
development.
- Experience in Infectious Disease Outbreak prevention and response preferable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 18th January, 2016.