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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Maiduguri Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancies below. Job Title: PREMISES TECHNICIAN Main Responsibilities:

Performs repairs and maintenance on the premises including plumbing, carpentry, electricity, mechanic, and welding according to capabilities and competences
In case the need is above technical capabilities, refers to Administrative Assistant and/or Administrator and assists in defining the works to be done and follows up with Logistics for quotations and works to be outsourced where necessary.
Monitors premises service suppliers in case of an external intervention in ICRC premises.
Checks regularly critical points on premises including electricity, safety, passive security (walls, gates, lights) water circulation, sewage, and reports to Administrative Assistant and/or Administrator for swift correction.
Ensures that safety measures are being adhered to at all times
Follows up, performs and / or supervises external supplier’s regular maintenance performance including: Air conditioning service, water tanks service, compound cleaning (trees, grass, blocks, trenches), and pest control
Performs purchases related to premises (tools, consumables, small equipment, services) under supervision of the logistician.

Required Qualifications:

Technical/Tartiary Education in any technical field (plumbing, electrical, carpentry etc)
Secondary School or Equivalent
Similar work experience desirable
Good physical condition
Good command of English

Personal Attributes: • Honest and trustworthy • Very well organized and paying attention to details • Sense of economy and efficiency Job Title: PHYSIOTHERAPIST Main Responsibilities:

• Participate in the organization of the physiotherapy department to allow a smooth running of patient treatment.
• Manage the different physiotherapy treatments required for the patient receiving services at the hospital
• Keep proper physiotherapy activities records and statistics and provide reports as required
• Train and supervise the local physiotherapists and to introduce safe physio techniques where possible into the hospital project.
• Identify and thoroughly asses amputee patients for prosthetic/orthotic rehabilitation and ensures appropriate referrals.
• Ensures reporting all the duties as physiotherapist in patient files and statistics
• Assures the maintenance of physiotherapy tools and equipment, repairs and replacements

Required Qualifications:

Registered Physiotherapist with the relevant physiotherapy board
BSC physiotherapy certificate or higher from recognised institution
3-5 years work experience in clinical physiotherapy setting
Good knowledge of written and spoken English
Good computer skills
Good temperament, well-mannered and behaved

Personal Attributes:

Very good communication skills, especially when it comes to speaking and listening
Emotional stability and to be able to work in stressful and traumatic situations, while keeping empathy towards patients
Flexibility and quick response capacity to endure recurrent changes in working schedule, to be able to work for long hours and act swiftly in emergencies.
Great interpersonal skills, to be able to work well with a variety of situation with different people.
Good physical endurance and to be able to perform frequent physical tasks, standing for long time while maintaining good energy
Good problem solving skills and to be able to think quickly and address problems as/or before they arise.
Be able to maintain respect to his/her patients, colleagues and profession/duty in different circumstances

Job Title: OPERATION THEATRE NURSE Main Responsibilities:

Works in close collaboration with the ICRC Mobile OT Nurse in ensuring surgical patients scheduled for surgery are accorded timely care.
Ensures that safe standard/procedures are practised during surgical procedures in accordance with ICRC/International standard
Ensures the operation suite is ready for emergency/scheduled operations
Performs the roles of Scrub Nurse/First assistant/Circulating Nurse as per the need.
Embraces the principles of aseptic technic in all intra-operative surgical procedures.
Ensures surgical instruments are decontaminated / sterilised according to the ICRC / State standards.
Supervises support staff and clinical staff working in the ICRC OT Block
Contributes to weekly /monthly operational report.
Provides Statistics when requested by the Hospital Project Manager
Flexible to perform other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with 2-3 years of experience with specific qualification and anaesthesia.
Up to date knowledge and skills on trauma, medical & surgical procedures.
Ability to provide support and education to the junior hospital staff especially in the management of critical surgical emergencies.
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 and problem solving skills
Ability to clinically supervise ongoing work practice, safe staffing levels and problem solving

Personal Attributes:

Very good communication skills, especially when it comes to speaking and listening
Emotional stability and to be able to work in stressful and traumatic situations, while keeping empathy towards patients
Flexibility and quick response capacity to endure recurrent changes in working schedule, to be able to work for long hours and act swiftly in emergencies.
Great interpersonal skills, to be able to work well with a variety of situation with different people.
Good physical endurance and to be able to perform frequent physical tasks, standing for long time while maintaining good energy
Good problem solving skills and to be able to think quickly and address problems as/or before they arise.
Be able to maintain respect to his/her patients, colleagues and profession/duty in different circumstances

Job Title: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/High Dependence Unit (HDU) NURSE Main Responsibilities:

Works across all areas of the High Dependency Unit
Responsible for the provision of patient centered, evidence-based nursing care and is expected to embrace a practice development philosophy in the delivery of that care
Provide a continuum of care to patients with complex critical illness and be a clinical role model for other Registered Nurses and Nursing students
Provide care in a quality framework and promote positive health outcomes.
Take into consideration the patients’ ethnicity, culture, gender, spiritual values, sexuality, age, disability and economic and social factors in consultation with the patient when planning care
Show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of their care, inclusive of appropriate referral to, and in consultation with, other health professionals, service providers and community.
Align professional values and goals and work within ICRC mandated directives, standards.
Flexible to perform other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with 2-3 years of experience with specific qualification and anaesthesia.
Up to date knowledge and skills on trauma, medical & surgical procedures.
Ability to provide support and education to the junior hospital staff especially in the management of critical surgical emergencies.
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 and problem solving skills
Ability to clinically supervise ongoing work practice, safe staffing levels and problem solving

Personal Attributes:

Very good communication skills, especially when it comes to speaking and listening
Emotional stability and to be able to work in stressful and traumatic situations, while keeping empathy towards patients
Flexibility and quick response capacity to endure recurrent changes in working schedule, to be able to work for long hours and act swiftly in emergencies.
Great interpersonal skills, to be able to work well with a variety of situation with different people.
Good physical endurance and to be able to perform frequent physical tasks, standing for long time while maintaining good energy
Good problem solving skills and to be able to think quickly and address problems as/or before they arise.
Be able to maintain respect to his/her patients, colleagues and profession/duty in different circumstances

Job Title: ANAESTHETIC NURSE Main Responsibilities:

Trains and supervises the local Anaesthetists nurses and to introduce safe anaesthetic techniques where possible into the hospital project
Assists the mobile anesthesiologist in performing anesthesia during surgical operations, in accordance with the internationally/ICRC recognized anesthesia standards
Contributes to the initial assessment of the daily organisation of the anaesthesia and ICU department in the hospitals visited by the team
Establishes a sound working relationship with the hospital staff involved in emergency care
Contributes to good stock control and efficient use of hospital equipment
Participates in hospital staff meetings as ICRC representative
Compiles clinical data from Anaesthesia department

Required Qualifications:

Registered Nurse with 2-3 years of experience with specific qualification and anaesthesia.
Up to date knowledge and skills on trauma, medical & surgical procedures.
Ability to provide support and education to the junior hospital anaesthetic especially in the management of critical surgical emergencies.
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 and problem solving skills
Ability to clinically supervise ongoing work practice, safe staffing levels and problem solving

Personal Attributes:

Very good communication skills, especially when it comes to speaking and listening
Emotional stability and to be able to work in stressful and traumatic situations, while keeping empathy towards patients
Flexibility and quick response capacity to endure recurrent changes in working schedule, to be able to work for long hours and act swiftly in emergencies.
Great interpersonal skills, to be able to work well with a variety of situation with different people.
Good physical endurance and to be able to perform frequent physical tasks, standing for long time while maintaining good energy
Good problem solving skills and to be able to think quickly and address problems as/or before they arise.
Be able to maintain respect to his/her patients, colleagues and profession/duty in different circumstances

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to [email protected] Please clearly indicate the job title that you are applying for as the as the subject of your application, e.g “Anaesthetic Nurse Maiduguri" (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated) Note: Late application will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. Application Deadline: 29.09.2017, 16:30 h.

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