Stabilization Center Medical Doctor at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location: Gusau, Zamfara

Job Overview/Summary

• The Stabilization Center Medical doctor will be responsible for running day-to-day activities of Anka General Hospital stabilization center, WCWC Anka and pediatric unit of General Hospital Anka and he/she reports to the Health and Nutrition manager.
• The stabilization center Doctor ensures the implementation of quality clinical care of children admitted to the pediatric units in accordance with National and international standards.
• The Medical Doctor will identify gaps in SC, WCWC Anka and pediatric unit and take the necessary steps to address those gaps.
• He/she provides technical oversight assistance in planning, implementing, and monitoring of high impact intervention and provides support in system strengthening and promotion of childhood nutrition, with special focus to the most vulnerable and unreached population groups.
• He/she will directly supervise the MoH seconded staff while collaborating with the Health and Nutrition Capacity Building Officer and ensure staff maintain high professionalism throughout.
• The Stabilization Doctor will ensure quality of services in the stabilization center, pediatric unit and CMAM program and WCWC Anka through strengthening capacities on the clinical management of   SAM and facilitating integration of services related to newborn and child health, with the support of the health and Nutrition coordinators and health and nutrition manager.
• The Stabilization Center doctor will also support the outpatient Consultation and Inpatient Care for all under five in Anka general Hospital and WCWC Anka
•  The stabilization center Doctor will oversee night coverage activities/services provided to admitted cases (and caregivers) at the stabilization center and will generally be responsible for documentation and stock management of commodities, medicines/consumables and data tools.

Major Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the project Health and Nutrition manager, the stabilization center Doctor will have the following functions:

• In collaboration with MoH staff, overseeing the Day-to-day planning, clinical services, and management of children at the nutrition stabilization Centre.
• Daily calculation of the quantity of therapeutic milk needed for the day-to-day stabilization center inpatient treatments based on the number of children present at the stabilization center.
• Quantify, forecast, and order Nutrition commodities (F-75, F-100, Resomal) and data tools.  For the SC In collaboration with the hospital dietician and the MOH doctors.
• In collaboration with the MOH doctors/hospital pharmacist Prepare drug consumption report, quantify, forecast, and order the drugs for the SC.
• Ensure daily records of all referred and admitted cases of severe acute malnutrition with medical complications in the facility register.
• Weekly checks and submission of the SC statistics/data to the Health and Nutrition Manager
• Conduct monthly SC Audits/reviews in collaboration with MOH, develop action plans, and follow up to ensure implementation of the plan.
• Provide regular feedback on SC reviews to the hospital team to take appropriate action.
• Compiles weekly and monthly reports and submits them to the Health and Nutrition Manager and hospital/state leadership/Nutrition cluster.
• Work collaboratively with Nutrition and Health capacity Building Officer Anka and provide Supervision of Nurses, Nutrition Assistant, dietitians to ensure Provision of high-quality care to complicated SAM cases.
• Provide clinical care to complicated cases of SAM admitted at the stabilization center (SC) in line with the National guideline of CMAM implementation in Nigeria.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training to MOH staff on stabilization care.
• Participate in the development and review of Program monitoring and evaluation tools where necessary.
• Ensure timely collection, compilation, and analysis of quality data as well as production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all ECHO activities.
• Produce case studies related to patient care, at least one per quarter and properly document success stories.
• Regularly evaluate the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement.
• Monitor the stock of commodities, medicines, and medical supplies: calculate needs, decide quantities to be delivered to the stabilization center.
• Plan logistics and materials needs for the SC in collaboration with the program support officer.
• Participate in stakeholder/Nutrition sector technical working group.
• Facilitate integration of services for a holistic approach of SAM by working in collaboration with partners
• Provide coaching and capacity building to health facility based MoH staff to improve knowledge and skill on inpatient management of SAM cases.
• Ensures and role models respect for the dignity of the patients and the accompanying caretaker.
• Ensure that mothers/ caretakers are well informed about the functioning of the center, the state, and the evolution of their children.

Program Learning & Development:

• Conduct regular assessments to identify gaps in the management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications at the Stabilization Center (SC) in Anka.
• Design studies to evaluate patient outcomes, treatment success rates, and the effectiveness of protocols implemented in the SC.
• Gather qualitative and quantitative data on patient recovery rates, mortality, and default rates to inform evidence-based decisions.
• Collaborate with health teams, community leaders, and stakeholders to collect data on referral pathways and barriers to service uptake.
• Ensure research findings support the development of improved clinical protocols and patient care strategies at the SC.
• Document lessons learned from patient management, including successes and challenges faced in treatment adherence and quality of care.
• Organize on-site training sessions, case reviews, and workshops to build the capacity of staff on updated SAM treatment protocols and best practices.
• Share findings and best practices across health teams and with partners to improve outcomes and strengthen coordination in the Anka SC.
• Promote a culture of learning through regular debriefs and post-discharge follow-ups to identify areas for improvement.
• Apply evidence from learning initiatives to enhance clinical supervision, mentorship, and patient-centered care at the SC.
• Analyze patient records and treatment data to track trends in recovery, mortality, and length of stay for SAM cases.
• Use findings to identify patterns, challenges, and factors contributing to treatment success or failure at the Stabilization Center in Anka.
• Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to improve case management, referral systems, and patient outcomes.
• Develop tools for ongoing monitoring and evaluation, including dashboards for real-time analysis of SC performance.
• Support reporting and analysis of SC outcomes to donors, local authorities, and partners to ensure transparency and accountability.

Staff Performance:
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•  Supervise and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
• Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive performance feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly.
• Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
• As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
• Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
• Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
• Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures and communicate through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Coordination & Representation:

• Participate in Health and Nutrition Sector technical working group and technical Coordination meetings at Anka LGA, as required.
• Facilitate planning processes at LGA levels, to ensure an inclusive approach that engages stakeholders and communities to reflect health needs in the local context.
• Jointly planning with health facilities and the HMB and organizing community-level and facility-level meetings
• Work in close coordination with UNICEF and WHO to improve capacities of the MOH staff on inpatient management.
• Participate at program coordination meetings with consortium and implementing partners.
• Coordinate with other consortium partners program staffs to ensure harmonization of implementation of SC activities.

Key Working Relationships:

• Position Reports to: ECHO Health and Nutrition Manager
• Indirect/Technical Reporting:  Position directly Supervises: Stabilization center and pediatric ward MoH staff

Job Requirements

• Education: Medical Doctor
• Work Experience: 2 to 3 years’ working experience
• Demonstrated Technical Skills:
• Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
• Languages: Proficiency in English and Hausa

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  Add position-specific (e.g. accounting software, statistical software, etc.).