Stabilization Centres Manager at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Requisition ID: req28693
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time

Scope of Work

• The SC Manager will be the overall in charge of all the IRC stabilization centres across the BAY states.
• He/she reports to the Nutrition Coordinator and ensures full involvement in the implementation of a quality Nutrition program, in accordance with appropriate standards and as well provides technical support to the SC staff.
• S/he will responsible for identifying program gaps in Nutrition services with immediate solutions for further necessary steps to address those gaps.
• Assist in providing technical support in planning, implementing, and monitoring of Nutrition interventions and as well support in system strengthening and promotion of childhood nutrition at the SCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full support to the nutrition coordinator in program implementation,
• Oversees all SC  Nutrition team activities and reports to the coordinator,
• Take charge of some grants D2 lines supporting SC activities and monitor the program spending to ensure appropriate compliance.
• With the support of SC Matron, directly supervise all stabilization centre staff and activities
• Support the Nutrition team in the preparation, selection and conduction of training.
• Monitor weekly and monthly CMAM facility program report to ensure clients' admission and discharge criteria are in accordance with the recommended anthropometric protocol and  approved sphere standard provision respectively
• With the support of the nutrition coordinator, conduct supportive supervision of the SCs for better programming and provision of on-the-job training to the program-related staff
• Periodic check to OTP/SC program documents to ensure proper documentation on admitted SAM client's files and record
• Support to ensure good coordination with the team and other IRC-related program sectors.
• Follow Up on Tri-referral transfer channel (Community to clinic, OTP to SC and SC to OTP) to ensure all program patients have arrived to appropriate  CMAM site
• Monitor evolving needs of the SCs and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary.
• Conduct a periodic stock count at SC clinics and provide a timely need forecast to ensure availability and to avoid stock out
• Take lead in conducting Community sensitization on the availability of SC services free of charge for all children below 5 with SAM and underlying complications.

Program Management & Development:

• Participate in the development of nutrition sector proposals, including budgets and following up on their effective implementation.
• Develop nutrition sector work plans for all the IRC nutrition grants assigned to him/her by the Nutrition Coordinator.
• Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines.
• Coordinate routine project reporting, including mid-term and end of the grant, reports to the donor.
• Conduct nutritional surveillance in the programme sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs)based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
• Work with the field-based nutrition staff and community health Volunteers to establish, implement and monitor community-based management of acute malnutrition activities, coupled with patient follow-up, referrals and education for their better management at the community level as a follow-up to children discharged from the SC.
• Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans for community Health Volunteers(CHVs).
• Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• Promote mother-infant and young child feeding best practices in various health facilities.
• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at the community level and report accordingly.
• Participate actively in the execution of operational research and Documentation of Best Nutrition practices in various health facilities/Outreach sites if need be.
• Participate actively in planned programme Rapid Nutrition assessment, nutrition surveys and KAP Assessments.
• Monitoring and supervising both IRC and MOH staff seconded to IRC to ensure work is performed efficiently.
• Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner.
• Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organise training with consultants as per the annual work plan & budget.
• Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition SC staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
• Participate in the recruitment of nutrition staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the Nutrition Coordinator, DDP, Grants team, and HQ Technical Unit
• Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment and supplies
• Monitor and evaluate the appropriate implementation of projects against program objectives and IRC’s Program Framework.
• Identify opportunities for program development.
• Directly supervise other SC staff,
• Any other activity assigned by the nutrition coordinator.

Staff Management:

• Supervise the nutrition SC staff directly, providing ongoing leadership to the project team and overseeing implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met
• Provide ongoing supervision, leadership, training and technical support and guidance to nutrition SC staff, and ensure all nutrition staff adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation,
• Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly,
• Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities,
• Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise,
• Ensure nutrition staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.

Grants Management and Reporting:

• Manage and oversee all the nutrition grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects,
• Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings,
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required
• Assure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions, use and distribution of supplies and resources

Representation & Coordination:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including the Ministry of Health, community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organisations and other IRC sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination
• Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S / M.B.Ch.B.) or it's equivalent
• Significant experience in nutrition in emergencies.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in nutrition (CMAM and IYCF) programming
• Excellent management and supervision skills
• Ability to write clear and concise program reports to meet required deadlines.
• Able to work with little supervision while being a strong team player captain
• Experience and ability to support team and build staff capacity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment.
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet.
• Fluency in speaking the local languages is necessary
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and proposals and to meet required reporting deadlines.
• Able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Experience supervising health staff in a complex setting; ability to support and build staff capacity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment.

Work Environment:

• The position will be based in Monguno, Borno State, Nigeria.
• The situation in northeast Nigeria continues to be volatile and the security phase is orange or red depending on the location.
• Package includes: This is a national position.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family,
• Annual earned leave days,
• Pension scheme,
• Creche facilities are available for Women with babies under 24 Months Update.