Health and Care Officer vacancy at Nigerian Red Cross Society

The NRCS was recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1961 and admitted by the International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as the 86th National Society in 1961.

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3 years
Location: Abuja

DUTY STATION

NRCS Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria

LINE MANAGER

Coordinator Health and Care

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of Parliament in 1960. This Act depicts that the NRCS is recognized by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a community based Voluntary Aid Society, auxiliary to and complementing the public authorities in the area of humanitarian interventions. The NRCS was recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1961 and admitted by the International Federation of the Red Cross Red Crescent

Societies (IFRC) as the 86th National Society in 1961.

In the past, NRCS faced a number of challenges, which posed a threat to the stability and growth of the institution. This led to a strong dependence on International Partners for funding and thereby threatened the financial sustainability of the Society. Therefore, in 2018 the Governing Board resolved to support senior management to increase the efficiency of the Society’s operations and lead towards its financial sustainability.

In order to achieve this, partnership roundtables were convened to seek technical and financial support from Movement Partners. Commitments were made by a number of the Movement Partners, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the British Red Cross (BRC), the Swedish Red Cross (SwRC), the Norwegian Red Cross (NorCross), the Italian Red Cross (ItRC), and the Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC).

With the support from these partners, the Nigerian Red Cross Society developed an approach towards re-positioning the NRCS in the humanitarian and development space through focusing the organization on its core business and adapting the necessary structures, systems and processes to increase efficiency and achieve financial sustainability. While the first steps have been taken, the organization seeks to add to her team the necessary technical and management capacity to drive this process further.

JOB PURPOSE

The Health and Care Officer will be responsible for developing and planning programs and trainings in areas relating to health. This position will coordinate the branches in establishing community-based response tools, preparedness and response plans and reporting/ assessment tools.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Health and Care Officer has the following responsibilities:

General

Identify heath and care needs within the state and develop a workplan for health programs for the region
Champion the implementation of low-cost health initiatives working with the team of volunteers in the various divisions of the state
Coordinate the efforts of volunteers to provide support to immunization campaigns staged in the state
Facilitate the training of volunteers supporting social mobilization, case management and surveillance of common diseases
In collaboration with relevant agencies monitor the state level spread and severity of epidemic diseases and proactively communicate emerging health related issues to relevant national focal points of contact as appropriate
Support regular monitoring and evaluation of state level community-based health programs
Represent the branch in state level health sector forums and networks
Ensure all health volunteers at the branch receive the necessary and appropriate technical support

DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF

Actively work towards the achievement of the NRCS goals
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Fundamental Principles and NRCS Statutes
Show capacity to assist other members of staff and management, aptitude for maintaining cooperation and team spirit necessary to achieve the objectives of the National Society
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by Line Manager

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Impact and quality of health and care activities in the state
Strong network of health volunteers
Number of lives saved due to public health education efforts

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Qualifications and Experience

First degree in Medicine, Public Health or Health-related discipline from reputable institution
Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience
Work experience with other international organisations, large NGOs and/or governmental development agencies
Experience in Emergency Health Response and Public Health
Experience in First Aid Training and Services

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Good leadership and accountability skills
Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

Understanding of NRCS Fundamental Principles and Code of Conduct

Behavioural Competencies

municating, and a curious and effective listener
Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respect to the views and opinions of others
Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
Ability to work under pressu
Articulate when comre and meet deadlines

Method of Application

To apply, send your CV and Cover letter (as one single document) to recruitment@redcrossnigeria.org explaining why you should be considered for the position you applied for.

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Attached herewith is the Job Description for this Position.