Location: Yusufari and Yunusari LGA’s of Yobe State and Gubio LGA Of Borno State
A IMAM (Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition) provider at LABDI is a role focused on implementing and supporting programs that address acute malnutrition in children, often within a specific geographic area like Yobe State in Nigeria. LABDI plays a crucial role in providing technical and organizational support, including training and monitoring systems for IMAM programs.
Key Responsibilities of a IMAM Provider
Program Implementation: IMAM providers at LABDI are involved in the practical aspects of implementing IMAM programs, which includes:
- Treating children with severe acute malnutrition, often through outpatient therapeutic care programs.
- Providing supplementary feeding for children with moderate acute malnutrition.
- Mobilizing communities to participate in the program and ensuring community ownership.
- Working with health facilities and community health workers to deliver care.
- Participate in planning and undertaking health surveys, rapid assessments, as well as in the monitoring and evaluation of the health program activities.
- Responsible for providing inputs and data for monthly health activities' reports in timely manner.
- Provide critical healthcare to people who are in emergency situations.
- Responding to catastrophic events such as natural disasters disease outbreak, the will nurses apply all expertise in providing holistic care under the most challenging conditions.
Other Responsibilities
- Train-the-Trainer model to promote empowerment & sustainability.
- Carry out health education activities and disseminate information to the public to prevent panic.
Patient Care:
- Ensure and conduct the medical consultations with full history taking, clinical examination and provide a diagnosis and prescribe treatment accordingly following the protocols and universal precautions
- Actively participate in the good cohesion and coordination of the team.
- Collaborate with other departments as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services.
- Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state.
Management and Efficient Referral System:
- Follow up the referred cases, and check the outcome
- Ensuring appropriate follow-up care has been given and taking appropriate action if further care is needed
Internal & External Representation:
- Participate actively in meetings when required.
- The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- LABDI IMAM providers are involved in monitoring the progress of the program and evaluating its effectiveness. This may involve:
- Collecting data on the number of children treated, their nutritional status, and treatment outcomes.
Capacity Building:
A significant part of a IMAM provider's role is to build the capacity of local health workers and community volunteers to manage and implement IMAM programs. This may involve:
- Training community volunteers to screen children for malnutrition using MUAC (Mid-Upper Arm Circumference).
- Providing technical support to health workers on treatment protocols and program implementation.
- Supervising and mentoring staff to ensure quality of care.
Advocacy and Awareness:
LABDI IMAM providers may also be involved in raising awareness about malnutrition and advocating for increased resources and attention to this issue.
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