Massive Vacancies at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancies below:

Medical Field Officer (Gombe)

Main Responsibilities:

• Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program


• Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs


• Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility


• In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders


• Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip


• Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor Registered with the Nigerian Medical Board of Nigeria


• Working experience in Public Health in the tropics is mandatory


• At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System 


• Good command of both written and spoken English


• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Good knowledge of Gombe, Yobe and Borno (Biu Area) surrounding areas


• Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits


• Able to translate local language Fulani,Tangale and Hausa to English and vice versa


• Knowledge in Data entry and analysis

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work


• Team leadership and good communication skills


• Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative


• Team work and partnership working skills


• Willingness to learn and support others in their learning


• Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills

Medical Field Officer (Yobe)

Main Responsibilities:

• Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program


• Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs


• Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility


• In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders


• Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip


• Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor Registered with the Nigerian Medical Board of Nigeria


• Working experience in Public Health in the tropics is mandatory


• At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System 


• Good command of both written and spoken English


• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Good knowledge of Yobe and Borno surrounding areas


• Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits


• Able to translate local language Kanuri and Hausa to English and vice versa; knowledge of Fulani will be an asset


• Knowledge in Data entry and analysis

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work


• Team leadership and good communication skills


• Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative


• Team work and partnership working skills


• Willingness to learn and support others in their learning


• Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills

Health Field Officer (Gombe)

Main Responsibilities:

• Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program


• Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs


• Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility


• In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders


• Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip


• Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing council of Nigeria


• Working experience in Public Health in the tropics & in Reproductive Health sector is mandatory


• At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System 


• Good command of both written and spoken English


• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Good knowledge of Gombe, Yobe and Borno (Biu Area) surrounding areas


• Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits


• Able to translate local language Fulani,Tangale and Hausa to English and vice versa


• Knowledge in Data entry and analysis

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work


• Team leadership and good communication skills


• Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative


• Team work and partnership working skills


• Willingness to learn and support others in their learning


• Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills

Health Field Officer (Yobe)

Main Responsibilities:

• Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program


• Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs


• Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility


• In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders


• Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip


• Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing council of Nigeria


• Working experience in Public Health in the tropics & in Reproductive Health sector is mandatory


• At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System 


• Good command of both written and spoken English


• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Good knowledge of Yobe and Borno surrounding areas


• Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits


• Able to translate local language Kanuri and Hausa to English and vice versa; knowledge of Fulani will be an asset


• Knowledge in Data entry and analysis

Personal Attributes:

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work


• Team leadership and good communication skills


• Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative


• Team work and partnership working skills


• Willingness to learn and support others in their learning


• Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills

Finance Responsible

Main Responsibilities:

• The Finance Responsible will develop and lead the Finance team and take a proactive role in ensuring that financial and internal control procedures are properly implemented throughout the organization


• Focal person for any question about accounting imputation, documentation, budget, financial rules related to Finance and Administration


• Prepares documents for payment of social security and taxes for main delegation and sends messages to sites with schedule of taxes to be paid for the month and ensures that payments are updated


• Plans cash transfer for the month and sends message as per transfer calendar schedule


• Imports monthly salary generated and liaises with HR department for any problems encountered


• Financial and analytical accounting, financial and analytical report

Required Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Degree / Master Degree in Finance Management or MBA in similar field (e.g. Auditing)


• Minimum 5 years work experience in accounting


• Including minimum 3 years supervisory/leadership experience


• Excellent Business English knowledge written and spoken


• Knowledge in Internal Control procedures is a plus


• Excellent computer skills


• Knowledge in Sun Accounting System or similar program is a plus

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills


• Comfortable dealing with staff and management of staff with multi-cultural background


• Rigorous and trustful person


• Good planning and organizational skills


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team


• Remains calm under pressure and with tight deadlines

Welcome Clerk

Main Responsibilities:

• Performs office tasks related to travel, arrival and departure of resident and mobile staff


• Prepares bills and supporting documents and checks for accuracy before submission to accounting department


• Responsible for filing personnel files of mobile staff


• Ticketing for professional travel of resident and mobile staff


• Follow up on issuance visa and diplomatic ID card


• Provide secretarial and administrative support to Welcome team

Required Qualifications:

• Secondary School Certificate 


• Diploma in relevant field


• 1-3 years working experience in secretary field


• Good command of written and spoken English


• Good computer skills


• Driving Licence

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive


• Polite and with self-control


• Solution oriented


• Rigorous and trustful person

Method of Application