🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Family Health International (FHI 360) – 6 Positions

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Program Officer, Program Management
2.) Associate Director, Operations Management
3.) Assistant Technical Officer - Community Health Engagement (Bama)
4.) Assistant Technical Officer - Community Health Engagement (Banki)
5.) Assistant Technical Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation
6.) Assistant Technical Officer, Nurse / Midwife (Bama)

Job Title: Program Officer, Program Management

Job Requisition ID: 2024200889
Location: Abuja (FCT), Country Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Supervisor: Director of Program Management

Basic Functions

• Under the supervision of the Director of Program Management the Program Officer will provide program management support and coordination in planning, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of assigned project activities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Program Management to provide support to and coordinate assigned FHI 360 Nigeria activities in accordance with the respective donor guidelines and regulations.
• Assist in strengthening systems of coordination across the projects and assist unit in backstopping/support role as required from time to time.
• Work with the DPM to coordinate the periodic pipeline review meetings and other project related meetings and ensure that minutes from meetings are regularly updated for use by the program.
• Support the DPM in the review of combined monthly expenditure reports/Monthly Financial reports as assigned.
• Support the DPM in tracking and following up on work plans, budgets and deliverables for each assigned project.
• Assist the Director of Program Management in the development of program strategies, work plans and budgets as needed.
• Support the Director of Program Management or his/her delegate on all special duties as maybe required by FHI 360 headquarters and Nigeria Country Representative.
• Remain informed on current HIV/AIDS and research activities across the broad spectrum of FHI 360 work in Nigeria.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Public Health / Sciences / Business Administration / Health Sciences / Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years of relevant experience with international development or humanitarian program.
• Or MS/MA degree in public health, international cooperation and humanitarian aid, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 3 – 5 years relevant experience with international development or humanitarian program.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, skills and Abilities:

• Broad based knowledge of FHI 360 Policies
• Excellent analytical, critical enquiry, report writing as well as basic program management skills.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, CDC) as well as other Private for-profit organizations currently funding or likely to fund development work in Nigeria.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues on a broad array of program subjects.
• Proven ability to coordinate an integrated/multisectoral development or humanitarian project.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to represent FHI 360 in external events as maybe assigned.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Report to supervisor on variances and status on regular basis.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
• Use a computer to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
• Excellent ability to work within and across teams and ensure cohesion in a multi-dimensional program portfolio.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Associate Director, Operations Management

Job Requisition ID: 2024200779
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Basic Function

• To provide day-to-day leadership, long-term planning, and oversight to Country Office operations and coordinating across all departments.
• Ensure all projects activities are implemented in an efficient manner that is compliant with USAID and FHI 360 rules and regulations.
• Manages and performs specialized support functions in the areas of IT, procurement, Contracts and Grants, fleet and property management, general office administration and other essential administrative requirements.
• Leads and advises staff in the development and implementation of all administrative policies, programs, and procedures. He/she will be responsible for effective utilization of resources including staff with diverse range of capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities
Information Technology:

• Manage network operations to include troubleshooting connectivity problems; installing & maintaining routers; adding/terminating users; assigning rights and access. Resetting passwords; establishing e-mail addresses; assessing and reporting operational status; performing backups and restores; etc.
• Assist staff in understanding and using technology; conduct regular staff technology presentations and trainings.
• Ensure technology documents/certificates such as product registrations, SSL certificates, maintenance agreements, service contracts, etc. related to technology operations are evaluated, updated and processed.
• Design, develop and maintain databases, web-based applications including websites and intranets.  Continuously improves the organization's sites and Intranet; add new functionality and improve user ability to maintain without technical support.
• Analyze technology requirements and develop functional specifications.
• Provide input to technology policies, standards and procedures manual; develop and maintain related technology checklists.
• Ensure compliance with all software licensing agreements.  Manage and safeguard software media and associated licenses.  Maintain centralized software use log. Ensures for the availability, continuity and security of data and electronic information pertaining to the organization.
• Put in a place an effective backup strategy and ensure all daily and monthly backups of all data on the servers are performed as required.
• Work with procurement to provide technical input into purchasing and budget usage.
• Periodic visits to field offices, partners or implementing agencies, to provide administrative and IT support, advise and build the capacity of FHI 360/Nigeria partners.

General Administration (Travels and Facilities Management):

• Ensure planning and coordination of office space, meeting and training rooms. Oversee the plan bookings by internal and external users of building facilities.
• Implement programs that will provide efficient usage of the organization’s fleet and facilities.
• Develop fleet administration standards and vehicle operating policies.
• Prepare and present periodic management reports on operating costs with regards to IT usage, travels, facilities maintenance and fleet management.
• Prepare and present management information reports concerning operational effectiveness and service levels of contractors providing maintenance, janitorial, catering and security services.
• Direct fleet-related risk management trainings, such as safety and accident prevention programs.
• Manage the rehabilitation and maintenance of the entire FHI 360 facility. Physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventive maintenance programs.
• Develop a system that will allow periodic assessment of the physical structures of FHI 360 and prepare assessment report for Management.
• Assign and verify completion of all repairs, replacement, renovation projects of FHI facilities and equipment and ensure quality of work.
• Ensure the maintenance of inventory/stock of office equipment, Furniture and Fittings, and coordination of state offices inventory records, request replacements or new supplies.

Procurement, Contracts and Grants:

• Provide overall management, guidance and coordination of contract and grant activities. Provide oversight management and control of grant staff as well as contract negotiation, reporting and monitoring of implementing agencies.
• Assess C&G and procurement priorities, needs and capabilities and develop an annual work plan.
• Ensure all documentation and audit trails relating to procurement and contracting matters in FHI 360, with suppliers, implementing partners and funders is complete and compliant.
• Lead ongoing monitoring, support and liaison with HQ to ensure the organization’s systems and staff can respond to new donors’ regulations.
• Take lead in pursuing strategies to improve award management in FHI 360 Nigeria through knowledge management and replicating best practices and tools.
• Contribute to the continuous efforts to improve the organization management information system from a C&G and procurement perspective, to ensure that it remains relevant and responsive to internal and external needs.
• Prepare specific staff training programs to increase staff knowledge and understanding of relevant C&G and procurement matters. Coordinate with HQ C&G for tools, manual and support, providing a field perspective on needs.
• Manage domestic and international procurement operations of the organization, including delivery and storage.
• Provide guidance and lead negotiations in collaboration with other stakeholders on master agreements and supply service agreements.
• Oversee the implementation of sourcing strategies to support corporate and field objectives, providing FHI 360 competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services.
• Develop and ensure implementation of procedures and systems for FHI 360 contracts and procurements at CO, and field office levels.

Qualifications & Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Business Administration / Communications / Computer Science / Engineering or related field and a minimum of 9 - 11 years relevant experience with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in operations, maintenance, IT or administration of facilities/fleet management or communications.
• or MS/MA in Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering or related field and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years of supervisory experience in operation, maintenance, IT or administration of facilities/fleet management or communications.
• Experience with LANS/WANS, Windows Server Environment, Microsoft SQL Server, Internet Information Services, backup systems, network/workstation peripherals, print servers, firewalls, spam and antivirus hardware/software, Classic ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, HTML, computer hardware (replacing hard drives, hardware drivers, etc.).
• Prior experience working for an international NGO strongly preferred.
• Experience and good working knowledge of USAID and other US Government organizations’ rules and regulations required.
• Other relevant professional/management certifications, familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations (particularly experience with USAID procurement regulations) would be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use judgment on sensitive matters.
• Proven proactive skills in identifying cost savings, cost avoidance and efficiency opportunities.
• Demonstrated knowledge in pricing, contracts negotiations, policies and procedures
• Technical understanding of office equipment and building construction and maintenance
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to execute work rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and systems including but not limited to Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Exchange is required Ability to troubleshoot software problems, including e-mail/internet systems.
• Ability to assist and perform software installations and upgrades as required.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis (up to 40%).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer - Community Health Engagement

Job Requisition ID: 2024200867
Location: Bama, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Reporting to: Technical Officer Health and Nutrition

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360’s Project focus on community based and sustainable health promotion strategies that will be implemented through active participation of the Community Health Volunteers, Community leaders and Local authorities with an aim of strengthening community health system.
• These will ensure ownership of the results by the wider community, as well as increase their capacity to take unified action and an active role in managing their own health, thereby strengthening self-sufficiency and organizational capacity, creating longer term positive behavior change which will result in increased resilience and initiative and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks in case of shocks, such as displacement, due to man-made or natural disasters.

General Description of the Role

• The Assistant Technical Officer-Community Health Engagement (TO-CHE) will work in the community coordinating ICCM and other Community Health activities geared toward preventive care, which includes integrating other sectors like WASH, Nutrition and Protection for impactful outcome.
• The position is a field based role reporting to Technical Officer Health and Nutrition.
• The ATO-CHE, jointly will liaise with local authority structures, particularly Ministry of Health and Locality Health Departments, as well as community management structures (Facility/Ward/Village Development Committees) and other local partners.
• Quality and accountability in all health-related programme areas will remain to be the responsibility of the Technical Officer (H&N)

Key Duties

• With guidance from Technical Officer Health/Nutrition, Assistant Technical Officer- Community Health Engagement will develop Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the Community Health (CH) in close consultation from his line manager
• Work with Health Team in the implementation of CH activities of the health programme based on the DIP & strengthen the sectoral synergy including mainstreaming GBV and child protection.
• Monitor and evaluate all Community Health activities adapt interventions as necessary to influence behaviour change.
• Contribute to the overall community health strategy development and innovative approaches to influence behaviour and achieve short-term and long- term impact in the communities that FHI 360 is serving.
• To ensure all FHI360 and MoH guidelines are adhered to and adapted as necessary.
• To ensure that all volunteers are correctly selected and are functioning as planned and are receiving quality and regular supportive supervision with on-the-job training of the staff based on the findings
• To ensure that the health promotion intervention using thematic health promotion approach is properly functioning in the implementation areas.
• Provide necessary training and technical support to community team leaders and volunteers on monitoring tool and reporting.
• Ensure timely compilation, analysis and distribution of all data relating to Community health activities part of the Health Information Systems (HIS) and submit weekly and monthly narrative reports in order to improve programme activities at the field level.
• Take a leading role in Community health component and engage team in developing innovative approaches and implementation of the community health strategies which includes integrated Community Case Management, MBC and Home Care for COVID-19 cases and elderly and disabled persons.
• Organizing and implementation of health training programmes based on the DIP.
• Assist in implementation of programme surveys and assessments as needed.
• Support in Capacity building of the health team, Facility Health Committees, Locality Health Department and other local authority and NGO/CBO partners, including monitoring, support supervision and implementation of the FHI 360 community Health volunteers training strategy.
• Provision of strategic approaches for community health component which contribute to preventive health care for communicable diseases.
• Close coordination and collaboration with the Locality Health Department Officials, the Ministries of Health (State level), WFP, UNICEF, UNFPA and other local partners in the areas of community health.
• Input into Donor reports, monthly reports and any additional reports as required in the areas of community health.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager in line with the JD.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Social Work and or Relevant public health qualification or related degree.
• At least one to three years post NYSC experience in the program management in the areas of Community Engagement, PHC/Community health in a humanitarian or development programme.
• Good interpersonal, motivational and staff management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good analytical skills including collection, analysis and interpretation of programme data.
• Excellent health and an ability to live and work in harsh/difficult conditions.
• Previous experience in insecure environments.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in liaising with government officials, communities and other local partners, donors and other international agencies.
• Emergency response experience would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in running community based programmes and assessments
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer - Community Health Engagement

Job Requisition ID: 2024200868
Location: Banki, Borno
Job Type: Full time
Reporting to: Technical Officer Health and Nutrition

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360’s Project focus on community based and sustainable health promotion strategies that will be implemented through active participation of the Community Health Volunteers, Community leaders and Local authorities with an aim of strengthening community health system.
• These will ensure ownership of the results by the wider community, as well as increase their capacity to take unified action and an active role in managing their own health, thereby strengthening self-sufficiency and organizational capacity, creating longer term positive behavior change which will result in increased resilience and initiative and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks in case of shocks, such as displacement, due to man-made or natural disasters.

General Description of the Role

• The Assistant Technical Officer-Community Health Engagement (TO-CHE) will work in the community coordinating ICCM and other Community Health activities geared toward preventive care, which includes integrating other sectors like WASH, Nutrition and Protection for impactful outcome.
• The position is a field based role reporting to Technical Officer Health and Nutrition.
• The ATO-CHE, jointly will liaise with local authority structures, particularly Ministry of Health and Locality Health Departments, as well as community management structures (Facility/Ward/Village Development Committees) and other local partners.
• Quality and accountability in all health-related programme areas will remain to be the responsibility of the Technical Officer (H&N)

Key Duties

• With guidance from Technical Officer Health/Nutrition, Assistant Technical Officer- Community Health Engagement will develop Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the Community Health (CH) in close consultation from his line manager
• Work with Health Team in the implementation of CH activities of the health programme based on the DIP & strengthen the sectoral synergy including mainstreaming GBV and child protection.
• Monitor and evaluate all Community Health activities adapt interventions as necessary to influence behaviour change.
• Contribute to the overall community health strategy development and innovative approaches to influence behaviour and achieve short-term and long- term impact in the communities that FHI 360 is serving.
• To ensure all FHI360 and MoH guidelines are adhered to and adapted as necessary.
• To ensure that all volunteers are correctly selected and are functioning as planned and are receiving quality and regular supportive supervision with on-the-job training of the staff based on the findings
• To ensure that the health promotion intervention using thematic health promotion approach is properly functioning in the implementation areas.
• Provide necessary training and technical support to community team leaders and volunteers on monitoring tool and reporting.
• Ensure timely compilation, analysis and distribution of all data relating to Community health activities part of the Health Information Systems (HIS) and submit weekly and monthly narrative reports in order to improve programme activities at the field level.
• Take a leading role in Community health component and engage team in developing innovative approaches and implementation of the community health strategies which includes integrated Community Case Management, MBC and Home Care for COVID-19 cases and elderly and disabled persons.
• Organizing and implementation of health training programmes based on the DIP.
• Assist in implementation of programme surveys and assessments as needed.
• Support in Capacity building of the health team, Facility Health Committees, Locality Health Department and other local authority and NGO/CBO partners, including monitoring, support supervision and implementation of the FHI 360 community Health volunteers training strategy.
• Provision of strategic approaches for community health component which contribute to preventive health care for communicable diseases.
• Close coordination and collaboration with the Locality Health Department Officials, the Ministries of Health (State level), WFP, UNICEF, UNFPA and other local partners in the areas of community health.
• Input into Donor reports, monthly reports and any additional reports as required in the areas of community health.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager in line with the JD.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Social Work and or Relevant public health qualification or related degree.
• At least one to three years post NYSC experience in the program management in the areas of Community Engagement, PHC/Community health in a humanitarian or development programme.
• Good interpersonal, motivational and staff management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good analytical skills including collection, analysis and interpretation of programme data.
• Excellent health and an ability to live and work in harsh/difficult conditions.
• Previous experience in insecure environments.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in liaising with government officials, communities and other local partners, donors and other international agencies.
• Emergency response experience would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in running community based programmes and assessments
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation

Requisition ID: 2024200869
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Supervisor: Project Coordinator

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years.
• In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Officer M&E to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Basic Function

• The Assistant Technical Officer-M&E will assist in monitoring and evaluating program activities at the assigned field sites (Bama and Banki field locations of Bama LGA) supporting Health, WASH and Nutrition sectors for the NHF-funded project. Primary responsibilities include collecting information on project activities in each sector for proper documentation and reporting of activities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete and timely reporting.
• Timely entry of monitoring data into reporting tools/data collection systems and working with program teams and STO-MEL to resolve data quality issues observed.
• Bring to the knowledge of the STO-MEL issues that need to be solved such as inconsistencies or missing data by the originators of the source data.
• Support M&E activities to ensure that all monitoring activities are being performed according to schedule/M&E calendar.
• Collect program routine monitoring data and follow-up with the program team on data collection and reporting and assist in the preparation of monthly reports.
• Support in conducting routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and supporting data review meetings with program teams.
• Share all information (data summary reports, CFM databases, etc.) with the support Project Coordinator and STO-MEL.
• Assist in conducting routine monitoring visits to sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools, assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
• Ensure compliance with SoPs for management of M&E assets (e.g. tablets), making sure all gadgets requested are appropriately documented and accounted for.
• Document feedback and complaints and ensure the Complaints and Feedback database is well maintained and up to date.
• Share CFM issues monthly with program teams and ensure that the agreed action plans are followed in timely manner and that the feedback loop is closed.
• Ensure complaints and feedback are handled appropriately and in a timely manner, and where needed, referred to the appropriate teams for action and resolution.
• Support in the preparation of learning and review events such as Program Review Meetings and share M&E and CFM performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc / BA in Statistics, Public health, Development studies, Monitoring and Evaluation or in relevant degree with at least 1-3 years’ relevant post NYSC experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or data management.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues related to the communities.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English & Hausa languages. Understanding of Kanuri language is a plus,
• Well-developed computer skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer, Nurse / Midwife

Job Requisition ID: 2024200851
Location: Bama, Borno
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Technical Officer, Health and Nutrition Services

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years. In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones.
• FHI360 seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Officer, Nurse/Midwife to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Basic Function

• Providing nursing and midwifery care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
• Using your midwifery skill assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families.
• The ATO-Nurse/Midwife will also be expected to build the capacity of SMOH clinic in-charge to carry out roles related to leadership and project management, including proposal writing to request for key support from government leadership and governance platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
• Ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary.
• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures.
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration.
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.)
• Co-work with Community Health Extension workers and other RN/RM volunteers working within your unit, including capacity building
• Organize regular monthly and quarterly support supervision visit with BSPHCDB and LHGA staff across all supported health facility in collaboration with supported Local organization.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
• Plans care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
• Provision of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound dressings clinical observations etc.
• Maintains all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
• Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized(if any)
• Ensure high quality Nursing and Midwifery health services at all project sites.
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree in Nursing or Midwifery with 1- 3 years post NYSC relevant experience.
• Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with a valid practicing license is Mandatory
• Additional public health certificate or other closely related field certificates from a government - recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay and rotate to any LGA within Borno state is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long-distance walking to distribution sites.
• Excellent spoken and written Local (Hausa, Kanuri, Fula, or any other) languages spoken in NE and fluent English languages.
• Conversant with Borno State government development plans as pertains to health sector and Health sector coordination requirement.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a clinical and maternity setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regard to the implementation of the daily work

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online