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Borno Maiduguri |
Posted 5 years ago |
JOB TITLE: Deputy Team Leader
Requisition ID: req8213
LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Job Description
- The conflict in North East Nigeria has displaced over 1.9 million people and shattered livelihoods of many more. Since 2014 IRC has been delivering support to communities affected; across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, with field offices in Maiduguri, Monguno, Gwoza, Damaturu, Yola and Mubi and a country office in Abuja.
- With over 700 staff we deliver humanitarian support and longer term recovery programming in health, nutrition, WASH, education, protection, economic recovery and livelihoods.
- We work in coordination with State government Ministries, WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, UN OCHA and other development organisations.
- IRC is an active participant in coordination mechanisms to contribute to improved impact.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in relevant Health related subject, post-graduate medical degree (MPH, MD, RN, PA, or midwife), or other relevant degree
- At least five years’ experience in design and implementation of health (ideally HSS) programs in developing countries, insecure environments and areas affected by crisis
- Demonstrable technical expertise and working knowledge of participatory processes and methodologies, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment, preferably Africa
- Demonstrable technical expertise in public finance and public sector management and especially as applied to a health system context
- Experience running large, geographically dispersed teams and working in tandem with local and international partners
- Proven track record of successfully providing technical assistance Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of organizations (government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions)
- Demonstrated good judgment and decision-making skills
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to handle a large and dynamic workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Previous work experience in Africa, field experience in Nigeria is preferred
- Strong internal and external communications skills, experience with advocacy an advantage.
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