Health Officer – International Rescue Committee (IRC) @International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Overview

This position offers the opportunity to strengthen the quality of healthcare services in IRC-supported facilities in Borno State, Nigeria. The Health Officer will report to the Health Manager and support program implementation in fragile and conflict-affected communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure provision of essential lifesaving health and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services across supported sites.
• Supervise incentive health workers, community mobilizers, and frontline staff.
• Conduct training sessions and provide on-the-job coaching for continuous medical education (CME).
• Submit weekly and monthly reports, track program performance, and support data documentation with the M&E team.
• Lead community engagement activities, including risk communication and community-based disease surveillance.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing Science with valid practicing license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
• Experience supervising health staff at the primary healthcare level.
• Strong experience in training, capacity building, and SRHR-related services (e.g., family planning, antenatal/postnatal care).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in challenging environments.

Benefits

Contribute to lifesaving healthcare services for displaced and vulnerable populations.

Location

Nigeria

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official IRC recruitment portal.

Deadline

May 22, 2026