Referral Officer

Referral Officer | IRC - International Rescue Committee

Referral Officer

IRC - International Rescue Committee Gusau, Abuja National Speaks Hausa, English

Application deadline: April 25, 2026

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Summary by Impactpool

The Referral Officer will collaborate with the health manager to implement referral support activities for a humanitarian project in Nigeria. This role involves managing a two-way referral system for patients and coordinating with healthcare workers and paramedics to ensure patient safety. The officer will also oversee training for healthcare staff, promote adherence to referral protocols, and ensure effective communication and reporting of referral activities. The position requires strong leadership and the ability to work with diverse communities.

Candidate Requirements:

Registered Nurse with strong health background

At least 3 years of experience in health program management

Experience in referral services is an advantage

Ability to work with displaced communities

Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite

Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa is a plus

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Project Overview: The Integrated emergency response to the displaced population in Zamfara, Sokoto and Katsina States NW Nigeria project is a consortium project lead by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in partnership with ALIMA, COOPI, GISCOR and LHI.  The project is funded by Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). USAID aims to provide integrated multi-sectoral lifesaving assistance in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection and Multi-purpose Cash to the displaced populations in Zamfara State (Anka & Gusau LGAs), Sokoto State (Goronyo & Rabah LGAs) and Katsina State (Batagarawa & Katsina LGAs) in NW Nigeria. Job Overview/Summary The Referral Officer will work closely with the health manager to ensure that referral support activities of the project are implemented according to the project deliverables across the targeted locations. She/he will directly lead, manage and coordinate the activities of two-way referral system of patients and establish

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