COVID-19 Manager – HeRON at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) – 3 Openings

International Rescue Committee is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: COVID-19 Manager – HeRON

Requisition ID: req36736
Locations: Yobe (Damaturu), Borno (Maiduguri) and Adamawa (Yola)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Sector: Health
Open to Expatriates: No

 About International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

Job Requirements

• Graduate Health professional (Doctor, Nurse, Clinical or Medical Officer), or any other relevant health-related field with Public Health / System Strengthening and Governance background.
• Post-graduate training in Public Health, added advantage
• Master’s Degree in Public Health added advantage

Work Experience:

• 2-3 years of professional experience, of which 1 year in health system strengthening, or in humanitarian/development settings
• Previous/current experience in Immunization programming, especially managing covid 19 program activities added advantage
• Previous experience in similar roles and responsibilities preferred
• Experience in local governance, social accountability, public administration, institutional development, public-sector capacity building, or related technical areas is highly desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of governance in service delivery, particularly in health, are highly recommended
• Previous work experience with INGO, especially with project planning and reports writing, is an added advantage
• Previous experience working with USAID-funded projects preferred
• Have experience in general management (including financial and budget management, logistics management, etc.)
• Familiarity/ knowledge of operational contexts of the state of assignment (Yobe/ Borno or Adamawa State)

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• This position is based at IRC field offices (Maiduguri/ or Damaturu)
• IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Gender Equality:

• IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances. 

 Application Closing Date
Not Specified.