Field Health Assistant

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.