Health Referral Officer

Health Referral Officer | IRC - International Rescue Committee

Health Referral Officer

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

Application deadline: March 30, 2026

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Summary by Impactpool

The Health Referral Officer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) will manage and coordinate referral support activities for health programs in targeted locations. This role involves overseeing a two-way referral system, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare workers and paramedics. The officer will also be responsible for training staff, promoting patient education, and maintaining infection control standards. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills to effectively implement health programs and ensure quality care for vulnerable populations.

Candidate Requirements:

Registered Nurse with public health background

At least 3 years of health program management experience

Experience in referral services

Ability to work with diverse communities

Fluency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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.

CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND

The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno state and Damaturu of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods. Job Overview/Summary The Referral Officer will work closely with the Senior Health Officer – Medical Doctor 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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