JOB OFFER, 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