JOB OPENING IN ICRC

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The ICRC delegation is looking for suitable candidates, based in Port Harcourt to fill the following vacancy:

MEDICAL FIELD OFFICER (MFO)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
The MFO will work under the direct supervision of the Health Delegate in Port Harcourt to implement the following medical programme in Rivers State
Implementation and follow-up of an outreach programme, focusing on immunization
Ongoing collaboration and coordination with the Ministry of Health
Assessments of local health services and of health status/needs of targeted populations
General assessments of health related in the area of responsibility (significant health events; meetings with interlocutors; emergency needs).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse/Midwife, additional public health degree is an advantage
• Experience in immunization programme implementation
• Practical experience in public health
• Knowledge of health authorities and medical structural in the Niger Deltas
• Excellent command of English, command of Okrika and/or Kalabari is reliable mandatory
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop a network of contacts
• Reliable and organized person
• Ability to achieve proper follow-up of the program, management of files/records
• Ability to work independently
• Flexible and open-minded personality
• Good working spirit and ability to work in an international and multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to travel extensively within his area of responsibility
• Driving experience and valid driver’s license is an advantage
• ASSETS:
• Previous work experience with a humanitarian organization
• Familiar with Niger Delta Geographical areas and cultural context
• Familiar with the Network of the Red Cross in general

TO APPLY
WHAT WE OFFER:
Interested candidates are invited top submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 17th February 2011
ICRC Port Harcourt Delegation
No 46B Orogbum Crescent/Ayaminima Street
GRA II, Port Harcourt
N/B:
Only complete files matching with the profile will be considered, notably only OHIRIKA and/or KALABARI speaking candidates will be shortlisted
Personal correspondence is non-returnable
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.