Clinical Health Officer-Internal Only

at  International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.

JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY

The Clinical Health Officer is responsible for planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the IRC’s Health and SRH services and activities related to the health emergency arising from the impact of flooding in the assigned health facilities in Numan LGA. He/She is also responsible for ensuring adherence to the implementation of program activities according to nationally accepted standards. The health Officer will report to the Senior Health Officer, with dotted lines report to the Health Manager.

EDUCATION:

• BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing with adequate years of experience could suffice), additional certification in Midwifery is preferred.
• Must possess VALID practicing license and certificate.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years’ humanitarian experience in clinical medicine, SRH or public health, emergency response preferably in an NGO setting.
• Proven experience in community-based programming with the ability to motivate and lead community structures (WDCs, CHIPS, CHVs).
• Experienced in report writing (highly recommended)
• Experience in training, capacity development, on the job coaching for team members/supervisees.
• Experience in community engagement activities and leading community dialogues
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels.

DEMONSTRATED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Good communication skills.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding program delivery
• Ability to work well with others and to respect staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver on commitments.
• Good sense of integrity, service and accountability
• Work closely with the SHO and Health Manager in management of the grant budget
• Raise IFs as required after discussion with colleagues and follow up till delivery of items.

COMPUTER/OTHER TECH REQUIREMENTS:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Add position-specific (e.g. accounting software, statistical software, etc.).
• Competency in the use of software (e.g. Commcare, Kobo collect)

Program Management, Technical Quality, and Strategy

• Ensure quality of clinical and non-clinical service provision in health sites according to MOH, WHO or international standards through communication of standards, assessing and monitoring performance against standards and guiding and motivating staff to meet and maintain standards
• Provide coaching and supportive supervision to MoH staff.
• Organize and oversee training of MoH staff on cholera case management.
• Ensure surveillance tools are put in place and data submitted in a timely manner to inform decision making.
• Monitor quality standards through conducting supervision of clinical services and sites (eg. Clinical practice, client satisfaction, client numbers, provider-client interaction, management of stock, record-keeping, adequate infrastructure, functioning equipment)
• Identify performance gaps and design interventions and develop action plans to manage activities and improve quality of services
• Maintain documentation of relevant information and communicate to decision-makers when necessary
• Maintain infection prevention and control within and around the facilities
• S/he will collect weekly morbidity reports and monitor disease trends in order to preposition adequate supplies as may be required.
• Reviewing clinical incidents including root cause analysis and action plan in collaboration with providers
• Provide timely updates to service providers on clinical guidelines
• Establish and adhere to supervision schedule