Field Health Assistant

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

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Overview of position

Under the overall
supervision of the Head of Sub Office and direct supervision of the Migration
Health Physician; and in coordination with the Head of the PHCC, the incumbent
will support the overall health activities, service delivery, development and
coordination of all IOM JICA project. He/she shall coordinate planned health outreaches, coordinate training
planning/logistics, collate patient/hospital data/records. He/she shall provide
leadership and guidance in establishing the highest standards of care and
ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best
practices He/she will undertake the below tasks as mentioned in this TOR

Role objectives

• Responsible
  for coordinating all field activities related to the project in his/her
  PHCC
• Responsible
  for coordinating and mobilizing staff for capacity building.
• Responsible
  for coordinating and mobilizing staff for health sensitization and TB
  screening in his/her health facility.
• Assist in the overall management of the documentation
  process of the project, updating all records in a database and monitor all
  project documentation flow.
• Coordinate with warehouse colleagues in ensuring that
  all goods are stacked, stored, and updating the stock cards where
  necessary.
• Receive goods from vendors/transporters and inspect the
  quantity/quality to ensure they all meet the same specifications and
  standards ordered and monitor the loading/offloading activities; and verify
  all documents received related to goods received and services provided for
  the project
• Manage the archiving system with proper labels.
• Maintain an accurate inventory through cycle/directed
  counting. 
• Maintain
  detailed reports on clinic health service delivery (Patient records) and
  report on their progress
• Supporting
  in Managing critical and emergency cases, and appropriate referral of
  complicated cases to other specialist.
• Participate
  in patient care to help the patient to fully recover from their illness
  and schedule the patient follow up as post-recovery treatment is
  considered important
• Keeping
  abreast of the latest medical information and breakthroughs, through
  continuous medical education, formal education and personal professional development;
  and observing and staying up-to-date with the laws and statutory codes of
  medical practice
• Document,
  summarize and share monthly report of his PHCC activities to his/her
  supervisor
• Participate
  in design and formulation of unit policies, SOPs and clinical pathways
• Performing
  other applicable tasks and duties as assigned by the PHCC Head,
  Supervisor, Medical Officer/National Migration Health Officer.
• Any other
  duties that may be assigned

Project reporting

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office and direct supervision of the Migration Health Physician.

Key competencies

• University degree BSc Nursing with 3 years clinical experience OR

• Diploma in Nursing with 5 years clinical experience OR

• Registered Nurse (RN), Midwife, Public Health and CHEW with a minimum of three years relevant clinical experience

• A valid license to practice nursing in Nigeria

• Excellent technical skills with at least minimum of three years of continuous practice post‐graduation, registered to practice in Nigeria and with a valid registration license in hospital or health setting.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations and private sector entities.

• Previous work experience with UN, International organizations and companies would be an advantage preferably within the United Nations or within the international humanitarian sector

• Training and experience in first-aid and emergency health, Tuberculosis management, immunizations, mental health, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage

• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)

• Good knowledge of clinical care especially in the Primary or secondary Health Care settings.

• Good communication skills and proven ability in working in a team.

• Counselling, health promotion, public health or migration health skills/experience is a plus.

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required, working knowledge of the local language is desirable

• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

• Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Team management

• This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Disclaimer:

· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.