Vacancy for Health Coordinator at International Rescue Committee
Location(s): • Borno Towns: −Maiduguri
Specialization: • Medical/ Health
Industry: • NGO / International Agencies
Job Type: Fulltime
Theccresponds 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: Health Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri
Sector: Health
Employee Type: Regular
Employee Category: Full Time
JOB REQUIREMENTS
MIN REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
5 year(s)
MIN QUALIFICATION:
Bachelor’s Degree/HND
DESIRED COURSES:
Not Specified
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements
Health professional with an MPH or other suitable public health degree and experience.
Five years experience in coordinating, implementing and managing health programs in developing countries. Experience working in Nigeria/West Africa a plus.
Background in situation analysis, health assessments and program implementation.
Experience implementing health programming in hard to reach areas/displaced communities.
Experience working with Stabilization Centers for Malnutrition a plus
Demostrated skills in project design/proposal development and grant management.
Experience in capacity building and mentoring of national and international staff.
Knowledge, skills and experience in participatory methods, community development and partnership.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Excellent coordination and networking skills.
Willingness to travel extensively in Nigeria
Excellent written and oral English skills
Excellent computer skills in programs such as: MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and database management such as: HMIS, DHIS, EPI-Info
Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, be flexible, and adaptability to transitions.
Specific Security Situation/Housing:
The Health Coordinator will be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria with travel throughout the country.
The security situation in Nigeria continues to be volatile in the NE with the security level at 3 (orange).
The candidate should be prepared to implement programming in insecure environments. This is a non-accompanied position.
The Health Coordinator will live in shared housing.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can click here: http://bit.ly/1KrKqaO
