What we do
Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.
In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.
We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.
Purpose
Under the supervision of the Damaturu (DAT) Health Team Leader, the Health Field Officer 2 will be part of the team implementing Health and Nutrition activities within the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR). S/he will serve as the focal point for nutrition activities while contributing to the broader implementation of Primary Health Care, nutrition, disease surveillance, emergency response, and capacity-building activities. The incumbent will be responsible for the technical supervision and monitoring of the Stabilization Centre (SC) at hospital level ensuring quality management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications in accordance with national and international protocols and standards. The incumbent will oversee the implementation and quality monitoring of Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) and Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) services in all ICRC supported PHCCs in Damaturu Sub-Delegation, Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) interventions and support the implementation of community nutrition activities in collaboration with Economic Security team.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Maintains dialogue with the hospital coordination units and monitors treatment and care for patients supported by the ICRC
- Serve as ICRC focal point for the supported hospital for Stabilization Centre service. Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to improve quality of care.
- Monitor adherence to national and international SAM management protocols.
- Support mentorship, on the job training and formal capacity building of hospital staff work at the SC.
- Monitor admissions, outcomes, cure rates, mortality rates and other key indicators.
- Support forecasting, procurement and management of therapeutic feeds, drugs and medical supplies.
- Support sustainability planning and coordination with hospital management and health authorities.
- Support implementation, monitoring and supervision of ICRC-supported health and nutrition activities (i.e OTP, TSFP) services in supported health facilities.
- Strengthen quality of care in outpatient consultations, maternal and child health services, immunization, family planning and preventive services.
- Support implementation of community component of SAM in collaboration with Economic Security (Ecosec).
- Monitor nutrition commodity consumption, storage, reporting and forecasting.
- Ensure active case finding, screening, referral and defaulter tracing mechanisms are functional.
- Organize and/or facilitate training sessions, mentorship and supportive supervision activities across supported facilities
- Monitor and report disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
- Support preparedness and response to cholera, measles, diphtheria, meningitis, malnutrition surges and other emergencies.
- Strengthen collaboration with Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and humanitarian partners.
- Promote integration and coordination between Health, Nutrition, EcoSec, Water and Habitat and Protection programmes.
- Support health facilities in compiling routine health and nutrition reports
Certifications / Education required
- University degree in medicine, nursing or midwifery
- Postgraduate master’s degree/diploma in public health or health management is a strong asset.
- Fluent English and local working language (Hausa).
- Valid license to practice
- Good computer skills-MS word, Excel.
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience in related field, especially in emergencies
- You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria
Desired profile and skills
- Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
- Good reporting and analytical skills and well-developed computer skills
- 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 page.
Reports to (role)
People management responsibilities
No
Relationships
- Internally, interacts with health staff (Health Delegate, Health Coordinator, Hospital Staff), Head of Delegation/Office, non-health staff at delegation level, relevant Heads of Sector and Programme Coordinators at headquarters.
- 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.
