GBV Case Worker

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position:

• Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office in Yola & direct supervision of the Migration Health Officer & Migration Health Assistant (Data & Reporting), in coordination with the Health Facility In Charge (Head) Coordinator in the LGA the incumbent will support the overall health activities, service delivery, development & coordination of all of the BHA project. S / he shall coordinate planned health outreaches, coordinate training planning / logistics, collate patient / hospital data / records. S / he shall provide leadership & guidance in establishing the highest standards of care & ensuring optimal delivery of quality care in line with international best practices.

S / he will undertake the below tasks:

• Responsible for coordinating all field activities related to the project in the designated heath facility.
• Ensure survivors of gender based violence are timely identified & provided counselling & other appropriate response services.
• Ensure relevant referral forms are in place, timely referral of SGBV cases is implemented accordingly & coordinate monthly meetings including, parent’s forum & child protection committee.
• Facilitate the assessment of the living conditions of SGBV survivor’s communities & participate in the development of appropriate response to the needs of SGBV.
• Facilitate the involvement of SGBV & the community (leaders & parents) in the PSS activities & document the progress made.
• Follow up the preparation & implementation of case action plan.
• Through working with the child protection committees identify potential foster families for unaccompanied & separated children in collaboration with the social workers & community leaders, train the families & do weekly follow up with the children & the families separately.
• Organize & facilitate positive parenting skills training (parenting without violence common approach) weekly sessions.
• Assist the child rights clubs to demonstrate to the community & the concerning body about protection concerns that children are facing while living in the camp & promote the participation of children in all matters affecting their lives.
• Organize & lead psychosocial support activities at child friendly spaces.
• Work closely with the Child Protection Officer in the celebration of international events days & other awareness raising sessions.
• Adhere & fully abide by the child protection code of conduct.
• Ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the minimum standards for child protection in humanitarian settings & the sphere standard.
• Document, summarize & share monthly report of his activities to his / her supervisor.
• Participate in design & formulation of unit policies, SOPs & clinical pathways.
• Performing other applicable tasks & duties as assigned by the Head of Health Facility, Supervisor, Medical Officer / National Migration Health Officer.
• Abiding by the hospital rules, protocols & standard practices.
• High interpersonal & communication skills demand will need to be able to fit easily into a complex & highly operative team of various cultural backgrounds.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Project reporting:

• The selected candidate will directly report to the Head of Health Facility, Migration Health Assistant (Data & Reporting) & to the Head of Sub Office Yola.

Key competencies:

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

Team management:

• This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.