Fresh Jobs at FHI 360

Location: Mafa, Borno

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years. In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Officer, Nutrition - IYCF to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Basic Function

• She/He reports to the Technical Officer Health and Nutrition. Position is responsible for providing quality Infant & Young Child Feeding in emergency (IYCF – E) services at community and facility levels.
• The incumbent will engage in and will work with other team members in the delivery of optimal infant and young child feeding in emergency.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the facilitation of community IYCF support group activities
• Identify training needs and build technical capacity of IYCF Assistants, support group promoters, community nutrition mobilizers, and Lead persons.
• Direct skilled IYCF support services including Growth Promotion and Monitoring at IYCF corners/spaces and other contact points 
• Organize and participate in food demonstration sessions periodically
• Lead micronutrient supplementation including micro-nutrient powder distribution.
• Conduct regular focus group discussions with beneficiaries to assess barriers to optimal IYCF uptake
• Support the development of IYCF multimedia messages including radio jingles
• Ensure Gender mainstreaming in nutrition, and integration of other sectors
• Collaborate, campaign and build community awareness during IYCF celebration days
• Support the development of case studies and success stories from program implementation.
• Develop network with other actors in the operational area as well as community leaders/representatives
• Engage in community dialogue, sensitize stakeholders/community on IYCF-E activities and specific humanitarian programs implemented by FHI 360.
• Take monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies ensuring stock levels are accounted for and adequate.
• Support M & E unit during surveys, assessments, focus group discussions, preparation and submission of timely reports.
• Support other nutrition activities as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
• Inform TO IYCF of any professional problems encountered.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, or closely related field with at least 1-3 years’ experience.
• MBBS with 1-3 years’ experience can also apply
• Experience working with a humanitarian organization
• Extensive knowledge of IYCF in humanitarian context.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proven experience in working with IDPs or refugees, returnees, and host communities. 
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to implementation sites.
• Excellent spoken and written Local dialects and English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work.

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Locations: Damasak, Borno

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years. In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Officer - Pharmacy to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Job Summary

• The ATO - Pharmacy will prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders, and dispensing medications by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• He/She will also be responsible for the supply chain of medicines and other health commodities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Carrying out inspection duties as provided for under the Poisons and Pharmacist’s Act, the Dangerous Drug Act and the Food and Drug Decree and other operational legislations
• Dispensing prescribed medications to in-and-outpatients whilst providing accurate medication advice.
• Maintaining stores and keeping relevant store records.
• Work closely with the supervisor at field level to ensure the morbidity data align and correspond to consumption and avoid misuse.
• Preparing extemporaneous medicaments such as mixtures, lotions, ointments, syrups, etc.
• Provides technical information and advice to other health professionals.
• Ensuring proper storage and issuance of all drugs over the duration of the project.
• Participating in routine quality control audits of all drugs in stock.
• Coordinate the forward and reverse logistics of drugs and other medical commodities.
• Work with other heads of units to provide accurate consumption report data.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Carry out monthly inventory and spot check as per Warehouse management Standard Operational Procedures.
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Sound knowledge of inventory control systems and consumption reporting.
• Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification of medical commodities.
• Knowledge of the key principles and approaches to health systems strengthening.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding integrated health programs.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications, including presentation and training skills. Understanding of Kanuri Language is an asset.
• Well-developed computer skills

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc. Pharmacy with at least 1- 3 years post NYSC relevant experience.
• Registered Pharmacist with a valid practicing license is Mandatory
• Additional public health certificates or other closely related field certificates from a government - recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

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Location: Mafa, Borno

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.    
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through the provision critical life-saving Nutrition interventions.

Basic Function

• Responsible for the clinical management and nutrition rehabilitation of children admitted with SAM and medical complications at the Stabilization Centre.
• The role includes therapeutic feeding, administration of routine and specialized medications, health and nutrition counseling, and capacity building of CMAM-SC assistants.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Management & Nutrition Rehabilitation:

• Conduct comprehensive health checks, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of SAM cases with complications according to national and WHO protocols.
• Administer therapeutic feeds (F-75, F-100) and medications as per treatment guidelines.
• Monitor vital signs, anthropometric measurements, and clinical progress of admitted children.
• Ensure proper documentation using CCP cards and inpatient registers.

Ward Management & Supervision:

• Lead daily ward rounds and supervise CMAM-SC assistants.
• Develop and manage a 24-hour duty roster for inpatient care.
• Ensure safe preparation and administration of therapeutic milk and food.

Referral & Discharge Coordination:

• Ensure timely identification of complications and appropriate referrals to and from OTP and other health services.
• Oversee admission, discharge, and transfer processes in line with CMAM protocols.

Supply Chain & Inventory:

• Conduct weekly and monthly inventory of nutrition and medical supplies.
• Coordinate with logistics to ensure adequate stock levels and timely replenishment.

Monitoring, Reporting & Quality Assurance:

• Compile and analyze data on admissions, discharges, deaths, and recoveries.
• Support M&E activities including SMART and SQUEAC surveys.
• Submit timely and accurate reports on SC activities and patient outcomes.

Capacity Building & Community Engagement:

• Train and mentor CMAM-SC assistants on inpatient protocols and care standards.
• Provide health and nutrition education to caregivers during admission and discharge.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.
• Report professional challenges to TO HNS.
• Ensure continuous quality improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Nursing with 1-3 years’ experience. MBBS with 1year experience. Experience working with a humanitarian organization is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to stabilization centre.
• Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work