The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Port Harcourt Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.
Medical Field Officer
Main Responsibilities:
Assess the vulnerable population in Shanty towns in Port Harcourt city, analyse their problems and identify their acute needs
Propose the most appropriate, meaningful and relevant project to response to the acute needs of the target population namely.
Develop a project which should correspond to the need and in line with the ICRC health strategy.
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs
Work in an integrated approach within all ICRC assistance activities, within the sub delegation.
Contribute to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility
In coordination with Head of Sub Delegation, Health Coordinator, maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders
Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip
Timely oral and written report writing
Required Qualifications:
Medical Doctor Registered with the Nigerian Medical Board of Nigeria
Working experience in Public Health in the tropics is mandatory
At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System
Good command of both written and spoken English
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of Niger Delta in general and Rivers state in particular
Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
Able to translate local languages to English and vice versa
Knowledge in Data entry and analysis
Personal Attributes:
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Team leadership and good communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
Team work and partnership working skills
Willingness to learn and support others in their learning
Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills
How to Apply:
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to
Please clearly indicate “Medical Field Officer Port Harcourt” as the subject of your application
(Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 27.05.2016, 16:30 h. Late application will not be considered
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org