Summary
Reporting to the Nutrition Coordinator, the Public Health Officer will provide leadership and management of all aspects of hygiene promotion and sanitation component of IMC MASH, IYCF and CMAM project/s at Wamakko and Banji LGAs.
He/She will be responsible for the implementation and promotion of hygiene and sanitation component and ensuring program quality, completion of activities within allocated funding and project period, identifying new needs for program expansion and improvement.
The Public Health Officer will be spending all of his/her time in both LGAs.

Duties and Responsibilities
Respect the dignity of the beneficiaries, Care givers and members of the community.
Train volunteers and incentive workers on basics of public health, education methods, approaches, and communication and facilitation skills
Coordinate and integrate with other IPs in harmonizing public health/education interventions
Undertake take need assessments and contribute in the preparation of new proposals.
Visit the wards and settlement regularly and provide on-site mentoring to hygiene and sanitation team in the ward.
Ensure that procurements are timely initiated, monitored and prioritized by the logistics team
Assist in any other tasks when required.

Qualification and Experience
University Degree, M.Sc in Public Health, Environmental Health or any other related field from recognized University with a minimum of three year relevant work experience in Public health with an INGO or NGO
Previous experience of implementing participatory public health and sanitation methods (e.g. PHAST, CLTS/H,) and organizing campaigns on key hygiene themes
Commitment to and understanding of International Medical Corps aims, values and principles.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s with 3 Referees that include current or former employers and application letters to: asalawe@internationalmedicalcorps.org
Or
International Medical Corps – Field Office
Plot 3 Tsafe Road,
Off Same Road,
Sokoto State,
Nigeria.