Health Referral Officer

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Monguno, Nigeria
Not specified (likely onsite due to the nature of the role and location)
Two-way referral system
Patient safety activities
Infection prevention and control
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Health Referral Officer in Monguno, Nigeria, to manage and coordinate a two-way referral system and ensure patient safety within health facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong public health background and experience in health program management, particularly in referral services

Job Summary

  • The Referral Officer will work closely with the Senior Health Officer – Medical Doctor to ensure that referral support activities of the project are implemented according to the project deliverables across the targeted locations.
  • Oversee appropriate use of patient screening, triaging, first aid algorithms and IPC.
  • IRC strives to provide externally competitive and internally equitable Compensation and Benefits programs that attract, motivates, and retains employees that deliver strong performance while demonstrating the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Health Referral Officer in Monguno, Nigeria, to manage and coordinate a two-way referral system and ensure patient safety within health facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong public health background and experience in health program management, particularly in referral services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • two-way referral system
  • patient safety activities
  • infection prevention and control
  • medical records management
  • basic life support skills

Nice-to-have

  • solutions-driven change-maker
  • positive behavioral change
  • beneficiary feedback and accountability
  • gender equality commitment

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse with Public Health background
  • At least 3 years’ experience in managing Health programs
  • Experience in staff management
  • Experience in outbreak response interventions
  • Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri

Work Rights

Not specified

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