International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training, relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political, non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations.
IMC has been operating in Nigeria since November 2013. It currently has its country office in Abuja and field offices in Kano, Sokoto and Maiduguri where it is implementing emergency Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects, building capacity of local health systems and structures, ensuring the provision of quality, accessible Nutrition and Health Care for Children under five years of age.
IMC is therefore looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of Women’s Center Facilitators to be based in its Maiduguri office. This position is subject to funding by the donor.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Women’s Center Facilitator
Location: Maiduguri
Slot: 3
Job Summary
- The Women’s Center Facilitator will be responsible for case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable women, including survivors of violence, in one of the project sites in Maiduguri.
- Educated to university level (First degree or HND preferably in Social Science or a related Field)
- Hausa Language required; English language preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to helping others
- Demonstrated discretion and good judgment
- Outgoing and friendly personality
- Experience facilitating group activities an asset
- Previous training/experience in GBV programming an asset
- Comfortable in living and working in Maiduguri
- This is a woman-only position.
- Only qualified women applicants are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Organize and monitor daily activities at the center
- Orient visitors to center activities
- Organize and lead group psychosocial support activities
- Refer clients to Case Workers, as relevant
- Support and train outreach Volunteers
- Submit activity reports
- Contribute to a positive team environment
- Practice self-care
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should should their Applications to the Human Resource Officer, International Medical Corps via the email:imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com
Note
- Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates MUST state the position that they are applying for as the subject of their email, otherwise applications will not be considered.
- Application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document.
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