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Posted 4 years ago |
Technical Officer – Medical Doctor is needed at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)
JOB TITLE: Technical Officer-Medical Doctor
LOCATION: Obanliku (Amana), Obanliku (Up Ranch), Ogoja, Akamkpa (Osumba), Ikom, Calabar Municipal, Bakassi & Kwande LGAs, Cross River
Project: UNHCR
Slot: 7 Openings
Contract Type: Temporary
Program Description
The Spotlight Initiative is a global partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU), launched in 2017, as part of the global response b eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in support of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development. Nigeria is one of eight African countries selected to implement the Spotlight Initiative, which will focus strongly on preventing early marriage and female genital mutilation. The Spotlight Initiative is implemented in Nigeria by five principal agencies (UNFPA, UNDP, UN Women, UNICEF and UNESCO) under the coordination of the Resident Coordinator’s Office.
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains pervasive in Nigeria exacerbated by negative social norms, the culture of silence and misconceptions around violence against women and girls (VAWG). As much as 30 percent of Nigerian women aged 15-49 years reported experiencing sexual abuse. AHNJ in collaboration FH1360 is implementing the spotlight initiative in FCT and Adamawa, UNHCR, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are leading the refugee response effort in Nigeria to ensure that Cameroonian refugees receive protection and assistance. Response efforts are delivered under the overall leadership of the host government and alongside the Refugee Coordination Model.
Job Description
- Technical Officer-Medical Doctor will apply the principles and procedures of medicine to prevent, diagnose, care for and treat patients with illness, disease and injury and to maintain physical and mental health, will delegate responsibilities and resources to other health workers in the facility and supervise same.
Minimum Recruitment Standards
- MBBS with valid Nigeria recognized license
- Must be willing to reside in Kwande, Obanliku, Ogoja, Akamkpa, Ikom, Calabar Municipal, Ikang LGAs
- At least 1 – year post-service experience.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume (CV) and Cover Letter as a single document to: [email protected]
Note
- AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Only applications sent electronically (I.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
- AHNI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
Job Features
Deadline | 12th May, 2020. |