Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition Services at Family Health International (FHI 360)

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Borno

Posted 2 years ago

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

Job Title: Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition Services

Requisition ID: 2022202370
Locations: Banki, Damasak, Ngala and Bama – Borno
Supervisor: PHC Coordinator & Nutrition Coordinator

About Family Health International: Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Job Requirements

MB.BS / MD /Ph.D. with at least 5 years relevant experience in program management and clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource-constrained settings.
B.SN or similar related Degree with more than 8 years of program management and clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource-constrained settings.
Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

Knowledge of health and nutrition in humanitarian programs.
Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the integrated program.
Knowledge of Nigerian clinical settings, including government and non-government settings.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues in the communities.
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications.
Ability to work in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long-distance walking to facility
Ability and willingness to stay at a Local Government Area (LGA) at the field