Branch Health and Care Officer

About the Role

The Nigerian Red Cross Society is seeking a qualified Branch Health and Care Officer to join our team in Lagos. This role will be responsible for leading health interventions and management initiatives at the branch level.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Public Health or other relevant qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in health interventions and management
• Experience in the field of medicine (preferred)

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Good leadership and accountability skills
• Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyze problems and think strategically to anticipate, interpret, and develop strategic responses to issues
• Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage, and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Proficiency in MS Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of Red Cross work in Nigeria and the state
• Experience in programme design and management
• Experience in volunteer management
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of project management, emergency and public health management, humanitarian relief issues, trends, and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering
• Strong leadership, team building, and conflict resolution skills with ability to deliver the society's articulated vision for change
• Ability to initiate and manage change and align programmes to the strategic plan
• Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve differences and conflicts
• Strong organizational and programme management skills, including planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Strong capacity in developing health emergency response plans and resource mobilization

Behavioral Competencies

• Articulate when communicating, and a curious and effective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge, and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling organizational resources with zero tolerance for corruption
• Culturally sensitive and globally minded