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 fluent local working language (Hausa).
Valid license to practice in her/his own country.
Good computer skills-MS word, Excel.
3 to 5 years of total work experience (including 2 years of clinical experience) with minimum 2 years’ experience in the humanitarian sector an asset.
Good connections with local health authorities or groups of interest for the ICRC.
Excellent knowledge of the assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities

Understands the health structure/politics and culture in AoR and advises his/her line manager.
Works closely with the Deputy Health coordinator or Health Delegate to plan and implement health activities under their area of responsibilities.
Participates in assessment, contributes to preparation of project proposals and reports.
Contribute to all health programs in their AoR as required (PHCC, Hospital Nutrition stabilization centers, community nutrition PHEC/First Aid).
Conducts regular monitoring and supportive supervision visits to the ICRC supported health facilities, and community nutrition when required, identifies and addresses problems in close collaboration with the SMoH staff.
Ensures that guidelines, protocols and SoPs related to the supported programs and activities are available and up to date.
Ensures rational and appropriate use of supplies (equipment, drugs, consumables, nutrition commodities) as per national standards.
Organizes and supports relevant trainings for ICRC supported health facilities staff and target groups from communities in ICRC AoRs.
Develops and promotes Health Care in Danger-related initiatives in collaboration with Protection and ensures that Health Care in Danger is included in all trainings and health events.
Maintains regular contact and dialogue with relevant interlocutors at State, LGA, and community and conducts quarterly joint monitoring visit with LGA Health/SPHCDB authorities.
Ensures proper data collection, analysis, appropriate management of information and reporting.
Ensures referral pathway is defined for the ICRC beneficiaries including sexual violence survivors.
Collaborate with the ABJ and field nutrition team to monitor the nutrition situation for children under 5 (6-59 months) and pregnant and lactating women (PLW).

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