International Committee of the Red Cross Health Field Officer Jobs in Nigeria

International Committee of the Red Cross Health Field Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Under the direct supervision of the Health Delegate in Yola, the Health Field Officer 2 is responsible for the overall implementation of the Algorithm for the Management of Childhood Illness (ALMANACH) project (electronic version of Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses) in Adamawa State and to support to the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ADSPHCDA) for the ongoing implementation of its activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Support the planning and organization of trainings for healthcare workers, provide on-the-job mentoring and formal training to Health facility staff on use and care of ALMANACH tablets

Coordinate with ADSPHCDA to plan the supervision of Primary Health Care Center (PHCCs) and provide regular feedback to the staff of implementing PHC facilities on results achieved

Facilitate the work of Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (SwissTPH), this includes the facilitation of appointments with key ADSPHCDA staff and other partnership actors and the access to relevant contextual information.

Supervise the ADSPHCDA IT staff to ensure a smooth running of the ICT infrastructure of the project

Support in the management of ALMANACH activities, and act as liaison between ICRC, Swiss-TPH and ADSPHCDA for all the matters related to ALMANACH; ensure regular coordination meetings with the two partners

Manage the project's budget, ensure its proper use, and monitor the utilization rate in relation to objectives

Closely monitor the project indicators and provide regular updates to Health Delegate and Deputy Health Coordinator

Analyse District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) data from ALMANACH-implementing facilities and provide institutional reporting as required (SitRep, Quarterly Health Technical Reports (QHTR/MfR), Epidemiological bulletin, etc.)

Develop and maintain regular contact/information-sharing with the State, LGA, WDCs, other community interlocutors and key stakeholders at all levels

May be asked to perform tasks not

covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

Education and Experience Required

University Degree in Nursing with current registration.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing health or other related programs.

Familiar with Nigerian Public Health Sector Systems

Experience with ALMANCH digital platform is an asset

Desired profile and Skills

Fluent in written and spoken English and knowledge of local languages i.e., Hausa is an asset

Previous experience in humanitarian context in N.E Nigeria

Understanding of humanitarian cluster systems
Computer literacy


How to Apply

Send Curriculum vitae, application letter and NYSC Certificate to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

Clearly indicate “ABJ202200341 Health Field Officer 2 YOL" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be considered)
In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the following format:

Qualification(s) - Current location - Languages you speak - Years of relevant experience


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