Health Jobs in Adamawa State at The International Rescue Committee(IRC), May 2017

The International Rescue Committee(IRC), one of the world's largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Health Outreach Assistant Location: Mubi, Adamawa Program Summary

• IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s Emergency Response Team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013. This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014.
• The IRC is now in the process of establishing long term presence in Nigeria. An office has been established in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria and are providing critical humanitarian assistance to conflict affected people.

• The Health Outreach Assistant is responsible for overseeing community health activities for the population in the catchment area of IRC supported health facilities in 2 LGAs in Adamawa State and Borno state.
• Responsibilities will include day to day support to community based service providers, monitoring of activities, report making, coordination with other sectors and government authorities as well as close collaboration with health facility staff and managers.
• The Health Outreach Assistant will have no line management responsibilities and reports to the Health Manager, while working very closely with the Health Outreach Officer.%