Job Vacancies at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI), Tuesday 20 February 2018 – Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-administrative, non-benefit, non-political and non-religious global guide association.
Our groups are focused on supporting regular citizens’ casualties of minimization and prohibition, or hit by cataclysmic events, wars and financial crumples, by noting their central needs.
Our point is to give crisis alleviation to removed individuals with a specific end goal to enable them to recuperate their pride and recapture independence.
PUI is executing philanthropic exercises in Nigeria since April 2016, supporting populace with sustenance security, nourishment and wellbeing venture in Maiduguri and Borno State.
COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER
Supervision
Under the direct supervision of community health officer supervisor
Under the technical supervision project manager – medical coordinator
Under the overall supervision deputy project manager
In supervision of community health workers
OVERALL MISSION
1general objective
Under the direct supervision of the community health supervisor, the community health officer is responsible for the set-up and activities development of the community health network; and all community health intervention and outreach approach as based on pui health intervention strategy in supported catchment area of phcc, mhc and other priority assigned areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
activities implementation
Lead the scale up plan for developing the community health network in the areas assigned in the project intervention framework.
Lead the implementation process of the tracking system for referrals from the community tthe phcc and liaise with the community health officers supervisor for the activities related treferral with the phcc (e.g. Follow up special cases, immunization drop outs).
Ensure that community health workers have the necessary information on the referral system and provided services and properly understand the activities tbe implemented in the framework of the project.
Responsible of provision of trainings tcommunity health workers on thematic of public health importance for the community and relevant aspects for the collaborative work with the community health workers, nurses and midwives.
Responsible of the all community health interventions and activities defined, s/he follows up on the master work plan together with the community health supervisor.
Report immediately any difficulty or delay faced in the implementation of activities tthe direct manager.
Report the community health officer supervisors data registration.
team management
Supervise community health workers and ensure the timely implementation of their activities.
Coordinate the work of all community health workers: work plans, progress toward targets, and frequency of submitting collected data.
Ensure coordination with pui staff and stakeholders concerning community intervention activities.
Support community workers in improving their performance.
Routine field visits tmonitor community workers activities.
Continuously collect feedback from community workers and ensure the communication tthe community health supervisor.
logistic & administration
Define the needs in materials and tools required conduct trainings, health campaigns and outreach activities.
organize and coordinate training sessions: venue, attendees, and support materials.
Reporting & data collection
Collect and report information on identified cases from community health workers.
Identify the number of assessed individuals by the community health workers progress towards assigned target.
Document and report training sessions and feedback from participants.
Responsible of compile and report tthe direct superior data on a weekly, monthly, quarter and annual basis or upon request.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific objective and linked activities
provide trainings and capacity building tcommunity health workers.
ensure quality services provided by chw on the field.
report on community health workers development and performance.
directly report any difficulties or delays in the implementation of activities.
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
2priorities of the department
Understand the host community needs and the status of the nigerian idps distribution and context
Participate tscale up plan the community network in the assigned catchment area supported by pui.
In coordination with the community health supervisor, will be in charge of development and provision of intensive training curriculum all year around for community health workers and other key staff for the community intervention
Provide consolidated and quality reports on a weekly, monthly basis and compile reports or any ad hoc requested data
Provide continuous feedback tthe staff and on line superior on challenges, lessons learnt for continuous improvement on better health care at community level
QUALIFICATIONS
mandatory requirements
Language
skills: good command in english (speaking, reading & writing)
fluent in local languages – hausa, etc.
Education degree: university level in health field –qualification in public health or related field an asset
work
experience: proven experience working in ngos.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
good knowledge of community management/ management
excellent experience in conducting trainings and monitoring teams
excellent communication (especially in public) and diplomacy skills tmanage relationship in potentially tense situations
experience in conducting surveys
computer skills: good knowledge of the ms office software including word, excel, outlook
Assets interests: working in humanitarian relief, interest for social issues transversals
skills
Strong motivation thelp people in need
Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience
Ability tadapt or change priorities according tthe changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
Understanding of the political situation in the area
Ability tanalyze and suggest improvements of the activities
Well organized and hard worker
Able tmanage stress and pressure
Understanding of the context of the area
Reliability
Neutrality
Able tcheck validity of information, logical thinkingo
NURSE
PUI is implementing humanitarian activities in Nigeria since April 2016, supporting population with food security activities, nutrition and health projects in Maiduguri and BornState. PUI is now looking for Nurse for its medical health team timplement mobile health clinic in Maiduguri.
Due tthe urgency tfill the post, recruitment will done on the rolling basis and PUI reserves the right trecruit before the deadline.
SUPERVISION
under the direct supervision of opd supervisor / nurse team leader
under the technical supervision deputy project manager
under the overall supervision health project manager
OVERALL MISSION
1GENERAL OBJECTIVE
under the direct supervision of the opd supervisor/nurse team leader, the nurse provides patients consultations in collaboration with midwife and other team members in the facility. S/he follows pui protocols and standards tensure quality and continuity of care, promotion and restoration of health of the patients and population
RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS
CONSULTATION
Welcome patients tthe facility.
Establish personal rapport with potential and actual patients and their relatives.
Assess urgency and make sure urgent cases are seen first.
Assess and identify patients health needs.
In the role of Clinician, manage the cases under his/her line of technical expertise, but alsprovide nursing care according tthe need of the patient.
Adhere this/her level of therapeutic standards.
Give first aid when needed.
Provide low-key psychological support/Basic Psychological First Aid tpatients according tneed.
Provide individual and group health education tpatients, when appropriate.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Document collected information on health cards and other records.
Ensure daily, weekly and monthly data collection for OPD
ORGANIZATION
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with Universal standards, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Adhere tinfection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
TEAM WORK
In case of absence of another team member, the nurse will replace in the appropriate sector (nurses in other departments (triage, dressing, vaccination, nutrition, etc.…), midwives, registrar, and dispenser).
In case of absence of the Team Leader, the nurse will take the Lead and will become the security focal point of the team.
Ensure coordination and continuity of care through verbal and written reports and coordination with the other health staff.
Participate actively in meetings and trainings when required.
Perform other relevant duties as requested by supervisors.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE AND LINKED ACTIVITIES
• Ensure the quality of care provided tpatients in PUI facilities.
• Provide essential preventative assistance services and follow up on identified beneficiaries with NCDs and other diseases/morbidities of Public Health relevance.
• Provide training on selected topics on Non-Communicable Diseases and other of Public Health relevance.
• Report on collected data.
• Directly report any difficulties or delays in the implementation of activities.
The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
2PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
Ensure the quality of care provided tpatients in pui health facilities
assessment on beneficiaries at risk and diagnosed individuals with communicable and non-communicable diseases, other diseases of public health relevant and treat him.
Provide frequent feedback on health – illness patterns observed in the field that require further assessment
report tline manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention
QUALIFICATIONS
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Language skills: Good command in English (speaking, reading & writing)
Fluent in local languages – Hausa, etc.
Education degree: Recognized Nurse Degree (at least certificate level) with national legislation
Work experience: 2-3 years ofexperience in Nursing, or in OPD services.
Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset.
Knowledge and skills
Good knowledge of Communicable and Non Communicable diseases
Good knowledge of Public Health
Good ability for team work
Ability tmanage a fair workload including emergencies.
ASSETS
Interests: Working in humanitarian relief, interest for social issues
Transversals skills
Strong motivation thelp people in need
Conflict resolution and diplomacy experience
Ability tadapt or change priorities according tthe changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
Understanding of the political situation in the area
Ability tanalyze and suggest improvements of the activities
Well organized and hard worker
Able tmanage stress and pressure
Understanding of the context of the area
Reliability
Neutrality
Able tcheck validity of information, logical thinkingo
MIDWIFE
PUI is implementing humanitarian activities in Nigeria since April 2016, supporting population with food security, nutrition and health project in Maiduguri and BornState. PUI is now looking for a Nurse for its medical health team timplement mobile health clinic in Maiduguri.
Due tthe urgency tfill the post, recruitment will done on the rolling basis and PUI reserves the right trecruit before the deadline.
SUPERVISION
Under the direct supervision of srh supervisor
Under the technical supervision srh supervisor
Under the overall supervision Deputy Project Manager for PHC
OVERALL MISSION
1GENERAL OBJECTIVE
under the direct supervision of the srh supervisor, the midwife provides mnch/ srh care services, including anc, pnc, basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care, family planning, etc. S/he follows pui obstetrical and sexual reproductive health protocols and universal standards tensure quality and continuity of care.
2RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS
a. CONSULTATION
Welcome patients tthe MNHC/ SRH services in the PHC.
Establish personal rapport with potential and actual patients and their relatives.
Provide Antenatal and Postnatal care services.
Provide Basic Obstetrical and Neonatal care, including assistance turgent normal deliveries, manage obstetric emergencies.
Ensure mothers receive the documents required (birth certificate, vaccination card…).
Provide Family planning counseling as a routine and on request (where possible tthe couple) and provide contraceptives according tthe need.
Treat sick Pregnant and Lactating Women for illnesses selected by PUI, and for which a protocol is provided and adhere ttherapeutic standards.
Manage sexual transmitted infections according tPUI protocols.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
b. ASSESSMENT
Assess urgency and make sure urgent cases are seen first
Evaluate the pregnant women for high risks pregnancy and ensure a timely referral tsecondary health services.
Identify cases needing referral and refer them in time, assessment and follow-up of new borne.
Identify Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and collaborate with the medical team for treatment.
c. HEALTH EDUCATION
Provide individual and group health education tpatients concerning safe motherhood, care of the new born, IYCF (Infant and Young child feeding), Family Planning and general Sexual Health.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with Universal standards, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Adhere tinfection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
d. REPORTING
Document collected information on health cards and other records.
Support in various data collection.
Ensure coordination and continuity of care through verbal and written reports and coordination with SRH supervisor and other PHC staff.
Ensure operation of equipment, and report tSRH supervisor in case of damage or not functioning.
Participate actively in meetings and trainings when required.
Perform other relevant duties as requested by supervisors
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE AND LINKED ACTIVITIES
- Provide essential preventative assistance services and follow up tidentified women in reproductive age years, especially pregnant/lactating women.
- Ensure safe deliveries and provide first care tthe new born.
- Provide Training on Sexual and Reproductive Health tCHWs, Nurses.
- Report on collected data.
- Directly report any difficulties or delays in the implementation of activities.
- The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
3PRIORITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Ensure the quality of care provided tpatients in pui health facility
- Scale up on the primary health care centers plan should be developed according tthe time frame
- Assessment on pregnant and lactating women, reproductive age women tidentify risk factor
- Build the capacity of the community health workers, nurses on thematic related tsexual and reproductive health
- Provide frequent feedback on health – illness patterns observed in the phcc that require further assessment
- Report tline manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention
QUALIFICATIONS
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - Language skills: Goodcommand in English (speaking, reading & writing)
- Fluent in local languages – Hausa, etc.
- Education degree: Recognized Midwifedegree (at least certificate level) with national legislation
- Work experience: 2-3 years ofexperience in Midwifery
- Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset.
- Knowledge and skills
- Technical knowledge about use of medical equipment
- Good knowledge about Ante Natal Consultation and Post Natal Consultation
- Good practice in conduction of deliveries
- Other:
- Good team spirit
ASSETS
- Interests: Working in humanitarian relief
- Transversals skills
- Excellent communication, conflict solving and diplomacy skills tmanage relationship in potentially tense situations
- Strong motivation thelp people in need
- Ability tmake decisions and texercise authority when required
- Understanding of the political situation in the area
- Ability tanalyze and suggest improvements of the activities
- Ability tadapt or change priorities according tthe changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
- Well organized and hard worker
- Able tmanage stress and pressure
- Able tcheck validity of information, logical thinking
- Neutrality
- Reliability
APPLICATION METHOD
Fill the form and make sure to mention in the form the reference of the position you are applying for,
If pre-selected you will be contacted shortly by the HR department.
