Health Assistant at International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is therefore looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Health Assistant (6) to be based in Damboa.
Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Health Officer, the Health Assistant will be responsible for supervision of direct implementation of the health field activities in the intervention sites in Damboa LGA, Borno State. He/she will closely work with the health team, partners, beneficiaries and all other stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of safe Health services in the assigned area.
Main Responsibilities:

• Overall management and supervision of the community health volunteers (CHVs) assigned to various communities in the intervention area
• Supported by Health Officer, supervise the implementation of sensitization activities whilst collaborating with key stakeholders
• In collaboration with the health officer, participate in assessments of the health facilities and document needs in terms of essential drugs supply, training and any other area that can be supported by IMC
• Work with the Health Manager, Health Officer and M&E team to carry out regular assessments for drafting concept notes on the health needs in target communities
• Work as the liaison person between IMC and the Health facilities supported by IMC through the State Ministry of Health
• Support the Health Manager and Health Officer in conducting regular supportive supervision to the supported health facilities
• Plan, organise and facilitate trainings for the community health volunteers as per identified training needs
• Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
• Encourage caregivers to access health facilities and have all children immunized according to the national protocols.
• Conduct on the job training for Community Health Volunteers (CHVs)
• Provide key health education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocols and guidelines during sensitization sessions.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time by supervisors

Coordination:

Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of health activities and support

Represent IMC in LGA-level coordination meetings and conferences supported by Health Officer as necessary when requested.

Reporting:

• Ensure submission of weekly, monthly and inputs to the quarterly/donor progress reports to the Health Manager and/or project management team in a timely manner.
• Support to track the progress of activities, challenges encountered, lessons learned and good practices and compile collected data, pictures and other information from the field
• Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, IMC programs, or safety aspects
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the IMC office, ensuring their availability to his/her supervisor
• Compile information to ensure that the health situation in the area of implementation of the program is achieving the expected result, when required
• Provide feedback to the programme team based on the field monitoring visits
• Support the project team in developing high quality project/programme reports
• Liaise with M&E Team to ensure timely submission of contributions, Support the M&E team in analysis of beneficiary data collection through the various tools

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Compliance & Ethics:

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps' and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Nursing, or any related field
• Previous experience implementing health programs for displaced populations and community health
• 3 years working experience in health programs, preferably with an INGO

Key Competencies:

• Previous experience implementing capacity building programs for health partners
• Strong skills in drugs consumption monitoring (designing and implementing tools to this effect)
• Experience in dealing with local contractors (follow up and supervision of rehabilitation work on health facilities)
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and power point)
• Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills
• Good written and spoken English, Hausa and any other local languages.

Equal Opportunities

    International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.