Officer, Core Group Polio Project (CGPP) – Health at International Medical Corps (IMC)

Job Title: Officer, Core Group Polio Project (CGPP) – Health

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for the implementation of COVID-19 activities and maintaining collaborative links with the key COVID-19 stakeholders.
• The postholder designs, plans, and provides technical guidance on COVID-19 activities in the project area.
• In coordination with relevant departments and key stakeholders, ensure efficient and effective communication in the implementation of the COVID-19 activities.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Support implementation of COVID-19 activities in collaboration with the local authorities and Public Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
• Assist in providing training to volunteers related to contact tracing, health and safety protocols, and other COVID-19 response related procedures.
• Support communities and individuals to be safe, healthy, and independent whilst also supporting the ministry of health by delivering a range of Covid-19 prevention and enforcement measures.
• Assist Covid-19 surveillance data analysis, undertaking a range of Covid-19 prevention project work, providing advice to organization and residents both remotely and during visits. 
• To provide data analysis, communications, and case management support to the Environmental Health Team about Covid-19 prevention projects, local contact tracing, Covid-19 outbreak management, Covid-19 complaints and other workstreams as required.
• To assist in the effective implementation of policies and procedures. This includes ensuring public protection against risks to their health and harm from Covid-19.
• Work closely with the Environmental Health Team to develop systems, procedures, and project work in compliance with relevant codes of practice, approved guidance, and corporate policies.
• Work closely with teams and management to progress key areas of Covid-19 regulation and guidance, particularly nurturing links with our Environmental Health, Communication and Communities Team’s.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of all functions undertaken by the service.
• To work in an internal and external partners related way that promotes innovation.
• To embed a collaborative, flexible and learning approach in the use of people and resources to actively develop partnerships, opportunities, and new ways of working.
• To represent the Core Group Partners Project (CGPP) as required at local, and regional meetings and forums, and working groups as directed.
• Assist in development, maintenance, and analysis of COVID-19 data and systems as required.
• Manage documentation of all COVID-19 activities. 
• Manage COVID-19 response activities, as needed, engaging stakeholders to address the ever-changing responses. 
• Monitor and support state COVID-19 preparedness activities, protocols, and responses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and submitting timely and quality activity reports, including field notes and success stories, to effectively capture lessons learnt on the ground from the projects.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Conduct other tasks to support the project activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications

• Typically, a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, Public Health, or any other relevant discipline of study. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 
• Minimum of Two (2) years’ public health or other relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, and organizational skills; – and- ability to influence and facilitate advocacy agendas.
• Understanding of local communities and cultures in the relevant states of operations and ability to communicate fluently in Hausa.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel and work in difficult settings, including remote rural areas. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software. 
• Well-organized, with ability to track multiple activities and deadlines. 
• Experience in providing administrative support to work teams.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-cultural, team-based environment.

Additional Technical or Language Requirements:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong knowledge of public health principles, particularly in disease surveillance and field epidemiology.
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s public health systems and disease surveillance frameworks, including Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR). • Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting tools, such as DHIS2 and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and under minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%
• Qualifications And Requirements: B.Sc./BA in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences, Veterinary medicine or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred with 5-7 years’ experience in public health surveillance, outbreak investigation, or related fields, with at least 2 years’ experience in field epidemiology.
• Demonstrated experience in Diphtheria or other infectious disease surveillance activities.Fluency in English. In addition, ability to speak Hausa will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years addressing animal and human health threats with at least 2 years practical experience in preparedness and response planning and systems.
• Good knowledge of One Health Concepts
• Familiarity with international donor organizations, Nigerian public sector health systems, and non-governmental organizations.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of financial reporting software is a plus.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 22nd June, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:

Official Job Website: https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/work-with-us/