Health Field Officer 3

Health Field Officer 3 | ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Health Field Officer 3

ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross Abuja National Speaks English

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Summary by Impactpool

The Health Field Officer 3 at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is responsible for overseeing the health environment and infrastructure in Nigeria, maintaining relationships with health authorities and organizations. This role involves capacity building in emergency care and first aid training, supporting health assessments, and collaborating on health strategy development. The officer will also manage data collection and analysis, represent the health department in meetings, and assist in project proposals and partnerships. The position requires a medical degree and significant experience in public health.

Candidate Requirements:

University degree in medicine

Minimum 5 years clinical experience

1 year in Public Health Sector

Certification as Master Trainer in Basic Emergency Care

Experience with Nigerian Ministry of Health

Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Fluent in English

Valid working permit for Nigeria

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Health Field Officer 3 is part of health management team based in Abuja. S/he maintains an overview of country wide health environment and infrastructure, the MoH structure, epidemics/outbreaks, disease patterns. S/he maintains a network of interlocutors related to health i.e. FMoH, SMoH, NCDC, UN, NGOs, NRCS/PNS. Responsible for administrative issues related to health programs i.e. professional correspondence, statistical data management. Overall responsibility for the MCIT/ERTC/BEC/FAT capacity building activities. 

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

The Health Field Officer 3 is responsible for capacity building program first aid training, basic emergency care, emergency room trauma course, mass casualty incidence (FAT/BEC/ERTC/MCI) in the delegation.

Maintains an overview of the ongoing health situation country wide, alerts outbreaks/epidemics, public health issues and advises health management.

Maintains an updated understanding of the Nigerian health structure, including national health budget/funding structures, relevant interlocutors and humanitarian actors present in Nigeria.

Maintains a network of interlocutors related to the health structure particularly at central level.  

Works within the health team to develop/strengthen the health strategy, support revision of current programs and preparation of new proposals for health projects,

Supports health assessments and reviews and prepares reports and projects proposals as necessary.    

Supports the development of other Emergency department program in collaboration with Health Coordinator and Deputy Health Coordinator.  

Supports Health Care in Danger initiative and focal person for the collaboration with national health authorities, health related education institutions.

Supports data collection and collaborates with health team in analysis of Monthly Activity Database, District Health Information Software 2 (MAD/DHIS) data and recommendations for action.  

Supports the implementation of the PAM with the health team in close collaboration with the Health Co Dep Health Co.

Represents the health department and participates in external/internal meetings, as required.

Supports implementation of the ER program i.e. participates in assessments, project proposal and plan of action.  

Supports the preparation of Partnership agreements (PA) and process for signature by all parties.  

Supports development of communication materials including Health Care in Danger (HCiD), overall responsibility for preparation of Quarterly Facts & Figures. 

Certifications / Education required

University degree in medicine (qualified medical doctor).

Minimum of 5 years clinical experience with minimum of 1 year working in Public Health Sector, preferably with the ICRC or with good knowledge of ICRC activities.  

Certification and experience as Master Trainer in Basic Emergency Care, ERTC/ATLS is a strong asset

Previous experience working within Nigerian Ministry of Health (MoH) system an advantage.  

Good computer skills with Microsoft office packages eg Excel, Word, Power Point.

Fluent speaking and written English

You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria

Desired profile and skills

Experience in project management is an asset

Strong communication & Negotiation skills

Previous experience in humanitarian works an advantage.  

Teamwork and collaboration

What we offer

Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.

Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.

In-house training opportunities for personal development.

A full-time, fixed-term contract (1year – renewable).

The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Reports to (role)

Health Coordinator

People management responsibilities

Yes

Relationships

Internally, interacts with the head of ICRC structure, the Health Coordinator and other Health and delegation staff.

Externally, interacts with national health authorities, international and local stakeholders (International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, UN, NGOs) in his/her geographic area or field of responsibility.

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Summary by Impactpool

The Health Field Officer 3 at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is responsible for overseeing the health environment and infrastructure in Nigeria, maintaining relationships with health authorities and organizations. This role involves capacity building in emergency care and first aid training, supporting health assessments, and collaborating on health strategy development. The officer will also manage data collection and analysis, represent the health department in meetings, and assist in project proposals and partnerships. The position requires a medical degree and significant experience in public health.

Candidate Requirements:

University degree in medicine

Minimum 5 years clinical experience

1 year in Public Health Sector

Certification as Master Trainer in Basic Emergency Care

Experience with Nigerian Ministry of Health

Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Fluent in English

Valid working permit for Nigeria

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