Jobs at International Medical Corps (IMC), Tuesday 26, July 2016

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.

CONSULTANCY: AWARENESS CREATION THROUGH COMMUNITY LED TOTAL SANITATION

BACKGROUND

Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) stresses the elimination of the practice of open defecation in communities. CLTS initiatives encourage community self-analysis of existing defecation patterns and threats, and promote predominantly local solutions to reduce and ultimately eliminate the practice ofopen defecation. Instead of focusing on latrine construction as a goal, CLTS helps communities and individuals understand the health risks of open defecation and use disgust as a “trigger” to promote collective and individual action, which ultimately lead to locally-built, low-cost household latrines. The ultimate goal of CLTS is that communities achieve and maintain “open defecation-free” status.

SCOPE OF WORK OF CONSULTANCY

THE CONSULTANTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE,

◦Preparation of the CLTS training.

◦Developing the training materials.

◦Facilitate the training.

◦Guide the teams for field practical on triggering

◦Following up from the CLTS training

◦Submission of final report.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

◦Water and sanitation engineer, environmental health engineer, or a public health expert having an excellent knowledge of community based sanitation strategies

◦A minimum of three (3) years of experience in WASH, with a significant experience in Northern Nigeria

◦Must be fluent in English

◦Fluency in Hausa is a strong advantage

◦Excellent analytical skills

◦Good communication and interpersonal skills with proven abilities to compile views of different partners

WOMEN’S CENTER FACILITATOR

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

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

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

◦University degree or HND preferably in social science

◦Excellent communication skills

◦Demonstrated commitment to helping others

◦Demonstrated discretion and good judgment

◦Outgoing and friendly personality

◦Ability to speak Hausa language required

◦Experience facilitating group activities an asset

◦Previous training/experience in GBV programming an asset

TO APPLY

Only Short-listed consultants will be contacted. All applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Officer, International Medical Corps via the email: imcnigeriavacancy@gmail.com

Deadline for receiving application is 4th August, 2016. Application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document