Job Openings at Save the Children

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The Nurse will work with the Doctors to provide clinical and nutritional care for complicated cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) admitted at the stabilization Centre (SC). S/He will also maintain accurate patient records, provide input into SCI reports and actively participate in the smooth functioning of the SC.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme implementation

• Provision of high-quality nursing care to complicated SAM cases.
• Admit all patients presenting into the SC in line with the admission criteria.
• Provide quality nursing clinical care to complicated cases of SAM admitted at the Stabilization Centre (SC).
• Ensure Nursing and clinical care provided at the SC is in accordance with the National guidelines for In-patient Management of SAM.
• Stabilize all critical patients in line with the protocols in collaboration with the doctor and other team members.
• Patient monitoring for patients in Phase 1, transition phase and Phase 2 in line with guidelines.
• Report any medical or clinical complications on timely basis to the doctor and other team members.
• Ensure nursing records and monitoring charts are up-to date and well maintained.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training on stabilization care and documentation to Dieticians, help mothers deployed to the SC to ensure:
• Respect of approved protocols for management of severe acute malnutrition
• Correct use of programme monitoring and evaluation (recording) tools in reporting and recording.
• Appropriate use of resources, stock control and ordering procedures.

Programme Documentation.

• Ensure the utilization of medicines, medical supplies, nutrition-related commodities are routinely documented in the relevant tools
• Ensure timely collection and compilation of quality data for the production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all SC activities.
• Support the nurse in charge in the development of weekly and monthly reports on activities, and any other ad hoc report that may be required.

QUALIFICATION:

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized/accredited University in Nigeria

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience as SC-Nurse 
• Previous experience with INGOs
• Experience in Nutrition and in community-based programmes
• Training and experience on treatment of acute malnutrition
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English, Kanuri and Hausa
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid practice license

Additional Qualifications

• At least two years post-graduation experience
• Work experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organisation, including as a trainer.
• Experience with providing institutional support and technical assistance to development partners, government/community institutions

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ROLE PURPOSE: 

The SC-Doctor will ensure quality of clinical services provided at the SC and strengthening identification of complicated cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) at the OTP Sites. With the support of the SC-Coordinator, S/He will provide quality treatment services to complicated cases, work with the Nurses to ensure that all cases on admission receive quality care and be responsible for the documentation of commodities, medicines/consumables utilized daily. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme implementation

• Provision of high-quality care to complicated SAM cases.
• Provide clinical care to complicated cases of SAM admitted at the Stabilization Centre (SC).
• Ensure clinical care provided at the SC is in accordance with the National guidelines for In-patient Management of SAM.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training on stabilization care and documentation to nurses and other health workers deployed to the SC to ensure:
• Respect of approved protocols for management of acute malnutrition
• Correct use of programme monitoring and evaluation (recording) tools
• Appropriate use of resources, stock control and ordering procedures.

Programme Documentation.

• Ensure the utilization of medicines, medical supplies, nutrition-related commodities are routinely documented in the relevant tool.
• Ensure timely collection and compilation of quality data for the production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all SC activities.
• Support the development of weekly and monthly reports on activities, and any other ad hoc report that may be required. 
• Support the production of case studies related to inpatient care, at least one per quarter or as per line manager’s request
• Strengthen clinical services at the OTP.
• Support the linkages of nutrition and clinical components in providing quality services at the OTPs based on National Guidelines 
• Support in Facilitating SAM Trainings for OTP staff to strengthening their capacities like triage, referrals, identification and management of children with SAM based on National protocol.
• Provide on-the-job training (knowledge update) to health workers in the OTP on clinical care in the management of SAM

Representation and relationships

• Participate in Nutrition related Meetings, Seminars and Workshops and feed information acquired back into programming. 
• Work and strengthen relationship with Borno State Ministry of Health and Hospital Management Board, UNICEF and other partners implementing CMAM and Stabilization Care in the State.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least two-years post-graduation experience
• Previous experience with SCI is an added advantage
• Previous experience with other local and international NGOs 
• Experience in Nutrition and in community-based programs. 
• Training and experience in treatment of acute malnutrition
• Advocacy and logistics experience 
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and Hausa, spoken and written
• Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility with good workload management, multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills