Nutrition Nurse at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location: Monguno, Borno

Key Responsibilities
Programming:

• Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in SC/OTP in liaison with the health program.
• Give drug regimen for children in the SC and OTP programs.
• Provide treatment services to malnourished children at the outpatient therapeutic program
• Ensure nutrition indicators at SC, and OTP meet SPHERE standards
• Supervise and coordinate the strict patient management of children in the Outpatient therapeutic feeding.
• Train the nutrition team in case detection and home-based care.
• Mentor the nutrition assistant staff to manage patients with acute malnutrition as per protocol.
• Train and mentor IRC staff and other key stakeholders in Growth Monitoring, IYCF, MNDC, CMAM; especially the OTP and SC staff.
• Ensure the establishment of nutrition monitoring activities and train health staff in case detection and referral system.
• Participate in the conduction of studies and surveys.
• Participate in the delivery of trainings for health staff and in capacity building.
• Improvement of the IYCF program in the IDP camps and Host communities.
• Ensure timely reporting in accordance with set deadlines.
• Improve the provision of quality nutrition counseling in the hospital SC and other entry points in the health programme in liaison with relevant IRC sectors.
• Plan and Conduct continuous monitoring of the OTP and SC patient management through quality of care (Quality of Care) assessments.
• Participate in program strategic planning and roll-out of new program areas in liaison with key stakeholders and cooperating partners.
• Adhere and uphold IRC code of conduct at respective work area.

Supervision and Leadership:

• Directly supervise nutrition assistants and registrars in OTP programs.
• Supervise and work in strict collaboration with the nutrition team in the screening activities of severely malnourished children.
• Identify training gaps for the incentive staff and beneficiaries within nutrition program and communicate the same to the program manager.

Networking and Coordination:

• Ensure proper communication, coordination and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in food/nutrition activities.
• Develop and coordinate the adherence and reporting of nutrition education sessions as per developed annual plan.
• In collaboration with the Nutrition Manager and the logistics officer follow-up food provision.
• Create appropriate linkages and referral for nutrition activities.
• Work closely with other health programs in spirit of integration for maximum output.
• Attend all program implementation meetings.

Required Qualification

• Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Nigeria
• Must possess at least three (3) years’ experience in implementing nutrition related activities in a busy community set up.
• S/He must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programmed data.
• Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation.
• MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills
• Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.

Required Experience:

• B.Sc in Nursing
• Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM and MIYCN is an added advantage.
• Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation.
• Previous experience in North east Nigeria
• Previous experience working in insecure contexts
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Strong background in humanitarian projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.

Specific Security Situation/Housing

• The security situation in the NE continues to be volatile at level 3 (orange). Security level as it’s one of the three states of emergency (SoE) in the NE of the country
• The candidate should be prepared to implement programming in insecure environments.

Benefits

• Monthly salary, 13Month Salary Inclusive, Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension
• Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.