Assistant Technical Officer, Primary Health Care

Northeast Nigeria is currently experiencing a growing humanitarian crisis with a large number of Internally Displaced Persons requiring emergency assistance. These IDPs are residing among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, resulting in unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been operating in Nigeria for over 30 years and has been responding to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years. In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 is seeking an experienced Assistant Technical Officer, Primary Health Care to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Core Function:

The Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), Primary Health Care (PHC) will assess, examine, diagnose, and treat patients requiring primary health care at the facility. Based on the diagnosis, the ATO-PHC will prescribe appropriate treatment to patients and recommend follow-up as necessary.

Key responsibilities:


Function as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to deliver high-quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
Provide accurate diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients in a primary health care setting
Evaluate patients and refer them for specialized health care (as required)
Contribute to the delivery of quality health care to patients in a primary health care setting
Comply with relevant Code of conduct and ethics
Take part in outreach and community health programs (as required)
Offer health education to patients
Keep adequate and accurate records of patient care including consumables & instruments used (if any)
Collaborate with technical and M&E teams to gather appropriate baseline data on the life of the project
Stay informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of integrated medical services and related developments by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implications of such experience and research for project implementation, especially the Clinical Management of integrated medical services at the facility level
Prepare and submit periodic reports
Ensure adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
Engage in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. training, mentoring)
Carry out any other duties as may be assigned


Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:


Familiarity with Nigerian clinical settings, including government and non-government environments.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding program delivery
Capability to work effectively with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa.
Well-developed computer skills.
Willingness to travel 25% of the time.


Qualifications and Requirements:


MB.BS, MD or its equivalent with a minimum of 1-3 years relevant experience in emergency and constrained settings, INGO experience is highly desirable.
Must possess a valid practicing license.
1-3 years relevant experience in clinical settings.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.