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University degree in nursing, midwife, public health with a minimum of three years relevant clinical experience.
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A valid license to practice nursing in Nigeria.
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Previous experience in carrying out awareness or community based EORE activities or similar.
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Previous experience in data reporting & / or using participatory techniques to gather information in at-risk communities.
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Relevant experience in community based facilitation & community mobilization.
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Experience of developing good relationships with people & working in a participatory manner with groups of different ages, statuses & backgrounds.
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Previous experience living & working in a cross cultural, multi sector team environment in northeast Nigeria.
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Experience working with rural communities from a variety of different ethnic groups.
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Excellent technical skills with at least a minimum of three years of continuous practice post graduation, registered to practice in Nigeria & with a valid registration license in hospital or health setting.
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Proven ability to establish & maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, international organizations & private sector entities.
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Previous work experience with UN, international organizations & companies would be an advantage preferably within the United Nations (UN) or within the international humanitarian sector.
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Training & experience in ANC, SRHR, first aid & emergency health, immunizations, mental health, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
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Computer literacy required: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access).
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Good knowledge of clinical care especially in the primary or secondary health care settings.
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Good communication skills & proven ability in working in a team.
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Counselling, health promotion, public health or migration health skills / experience is a plus.
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Self motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision, ability to work with tight deadlines.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy & confidentiality.
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Fluency in English (oral & written) required & working knowledge of the local language is desired.
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Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
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Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
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Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
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Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
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Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
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Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
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Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
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Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
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Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
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Encourages, contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
