Latest Job Vacancies at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Location: Monguno, Borno
Slot: 2 Openings
Open to: Nigeria Nationals Only
Contract Start Date: ASAP
Contract duration: 7 months (with possible extension)

Details

• The PUI Nigerian Mission has been officially opened in April 2016, with a focus on meeting urgent needs, including improving access to food commodities, primary health care and nutrition for Internally Displaced People (IDP) and host communities (HC) living in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC).
• The progressive sectorial widening allowed PUI to start implementing an integrated approach from 2017 in food security, livelihoods, and nutrition and health sectors, with the support of ECHO, FFP, OFDA and CIAA/CDC, in line with PUI’s global strategy. From the launch of the health care services in February 2017 to the end of April 2018, a total of 119 913 OPD consultations were reached in Bolori II, while more than  60.000 beneficiaries have been reached by our cash project.
• In mid-2018, PUI has developed its comprehensive response by adding Protection and Community Outreach (PCO) activities to the existing programs in Bolori II. In the month of October 2018 only, more than 3.500 households have received door to door visit from the PCO team. In 2018, PUI has also scaled up its intervention with the opening of Monguno LGA base, with the main objectives of reducing morbidity and mortality of the most vulnerable population and promoting protection amongst the whole affected community. This opening in Monguno allowed PUI to reach the vulnerable population in Kukawa and Kroskawa LGA.

General objective

• Under the supervision of the Health Supervisor, the Midwife Assistant will assist the midwife in providing Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MHCH) care and SRH care services, including Ante Natal Care (ANC), Post Natal Care (PNC), basic emergency obstetric and neonatal care and family planning. S/he will follow PUI obstetrical and sexual reproductive health protocols and universal standards to ensure the quality and continuity of care.

Responsibilities And Tasks
Patient care:

• Prepare all the material and equipment and ensure that everything is ready before starting the activities
• Perform rapid evaluation of sick pregnant women, including vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respiration); and concurrently finding out the history of present and past illnesses either from her or relatives
• Assist Midwife to perform antenatal consultations including screening tests according to the protocols, detect and mention all the risk factors
• Assist midwife to conduct delivery according to the protocols, precautions, hygiene standards
• Assist midwife to perform postnatal consultations during the 6 weeks following the delivery
• Observe changes in the condition of women in ANC, labor and report promptly to the midwife
• Assist midwife to perform family planning consultations and counseling according to protocol
• Give systematic prophylactic treatments to pregnant women
• Verify the tetanus vaccination of each pregnant woman
• Inform the midwife about the condition of a pregnant woman who may need quick intervention before referral to a higher level of care
• Assist the midwives in clinical areas with obstetric emergencies and referrals according to PUI protocols and regulation
• Assist the midwife to resuscitate a pregnant /postpartum women/newborn before transfer
• Follow initial assessment done by a midwife and continue care plan, undertake routine observation and report any abnormalities to the midwife
• Identify Sexually Gender-Based Violence victims and collaborate with the medical team for treatment
• When requested by the Midwife explain clearly the diagnosis and treatment to the patient and ensurethat the patients comply with the treatment
• Assist midwives with admission and discharge of mothers and babies
• Support women with personal hygiene as required
• Monitor and measure fluid intake and output and record on the chart
• Take accurate vital signs and document on the chart and report concerns to the midwife
• Collect and label specimens as instructed by midwife and send to the laboratory
• Decontaminate instruments as per set standards, before sending to the sterilization unit
• Provide individual and group health education to patients concerning safe motherhood, care of the new born, IYCF (Infant and Young child feeding), Family Planning and general Sexual Health
• Actively participate in the good cohesion and coordination of the team
• Participate in the follow-up of waste management according to the waste management procedures
• Participate in any other activities such as vaccination, survey…according to the needs and as directed
• Maintain the working environment in a clean and presentable state

Medical Data Collection And Reporting:

• Record accurately and on a readable manner, the clinical case management, beneficiary information and intervention on health card (history taking, physical examination, treatment, investigation, etc.) and patient registration book
• Ensure an accurate daily use and tracking of epidemiological data
• Participate in the daily tracking of consumption of the drugs and materials used from the medical box
• Participate in the weekly medical statistic report in collaboration with SRH Supervisor and the deputy program manager
• Report to the supervisor any problem especially the gap/loss/robbery/damage of medical equipment or medicines or any patient and organizational issue
• Ensure a clear verbal and written hand over at every end of the shift, with emphasis on specific events
• Inform the direct supervisor of the various needs.

Internal And External Representation:

• Participate in any training in order to improve the quality and efficiency of nursing cares and duties
• 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.

Priorities Of The Department

• Assessment on beneficiaries at risk and diagnosed individuals with communicable and non-communicable diseases or other diseases of public health relevant and treat him
• Assessment on pregnant and lactating women, reproductive age women to identify risk factor
• Build the capacity of the community Health workers, nurses on thematic related to sexual and reproductive health
• Provide frequent feedback on health – illness patterns observed in the phcc that require further assessment
• Report to line manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention

Mandatory Requirements

• Education degree: Recognized Midwifery Degree or Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) qualified under the Nigerian health care legislation
• Work experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in Midwifery or SRH especially in Maternity. Work experience with other NGO’s would be an asset
• Language skills: Fluent in English, Hausa and Kanuri

Knowledge and skills:

• Technical knowledge about use of medical equipment
• Good knowledge about Ante Natal Consultation and Post Natal Consultation
• Good knowledge of Medical ethics

Other Assets:

• Interests: Working in humanitarian relief
• Transversals skills
• Excellent communication, conflict solving and diplomacy skills to manage relationship in potentially tense situations
• Strong motivation to help people in need
• Ability to make decisions and to exercise authority when required
• Understanding of the political situation in the area
• Ability to analyze and suggest improvements of the activities
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
• Well organized and hard worker
• Team Spirit
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Able to check validity of information, logical thinking
• Neutrality
• Reliability

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Location: Monguno, Borno
Starting Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 7 months (with possible extension)

General Objective

• Under the direct supervisor of the nutrition supervisor, the nutrition officer will help organize and undertake nutrition education/sensitization and community screening activities at community level.
• The Nutrition Officer will be responsible to ensure that educational messages are delivered to beneficiaries as per set targets and with the upmost quality regarding accuracy, efficiency and culturally sensitivity to optimize the adoption of healthier behavior among mothers of children under five.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Implementation and Monitoring of the Nutrition Activities:

• Responsible for day to day management of nutrition activities at Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) or IYCF project sites according to the standardized protocols, policies and guidelines outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and/or Global nutrition standards
• Participate in the identification of eligible project beneficiaries and Community Focal persons including Community Nutrition Mobilsers, Lead Mothers according to assignment
• Participate in organising Project beneficiaries and Volunteers into groups and other Fora for dissemination of nutrition messages
• With the support of CMAM or IYCF Supervisors, participate in the planning and in the implementation of trainings for the beneficiaries, volunteers and community focal persons
• Participate in planning and conducting  community/household surveys or assessments according to need
• Ensure OTP beneficiary absentee or defaulter tracing and other forms of beneficiary follow-ups at community level
• Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging/Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) to mothers and other carers at OTP or IYCF project sites
• In liaison with supervisor, disseminate any relevant Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials and reporting tools to Lead Mothers, volunteers or health facility staff as may be required
• Implement outpatient therapeutic feeding of severely malnourished under-fives, and community outreach integrated with IYCF activities according to the stipulated protocolsTrain and mentor Nutrition project staff and community nutrition mobilisers (CNM) through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher and on-the-job trainings
• Disseminate key messages on nutrition to the targeted beneficiaries, and ensure it is delivered appropriately
• Participate in surveillance activities including MUAC screening of the under-fives/pregnant and lactating women based on project needs
• Enhance close collaboration with Health, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Protection at project level
• Ensure nurture good collaboration between PUI and local community leaders
• Act as a liaison with the local population and authorities in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activities
• Participate in ensuring that OTP or IYCF beneficiaries and local populations both understand the project goals and actively participate in their implementation

Communication and Reporting:

• Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, PUI programs, or safety aspects
• Address any issues on the field with the beneficiaries or the community members and tell the line supervisor
• Represent PUI at anytime and anywhere when s/he is in duty
• Collect and compile data, pictures and information from the field to present accurate weekly internal reports to the supervisor
• Present weekly achievements, problems encountered and suggestion to improve the project implementation.
• Assist in strengthening the PUI’s community Feedback and Complains system
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the PUI office, ensuring their availability to his/her supervisor.

Logistic and Administration:

• Contribute to logistical and administrative organization of the activities related to Nutrition Program
• Contribute to the definition of the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions.
• Ensure the safety and good condition of nutrition material provided by PUI

Priorities of the Department:

• To follow up the sensitization sessions delivered to the mother care groups participants
• To ensure the quality of the messages delivered to the mother care participants
• To report any issue face with the mother care group participants
• To contribute to the qualitative reporting of activities, especially data entry
• To contribute to the proper filling and archiving of all the sources of verification
• Quality implementation of cmam and iycf programs according to global and national guidelines
• Quality data management and reporting of cmam and iycf activities
• Support the integrated approach through effective referral within the nutrition components and with the other programs internally
• Build the capacity of the nutrition team on thematic areas related to nutrition

Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:

• Language skills: Good command in English (speaking, reading & writing), Fluent in local languages – Hausa, etc.
• Education Degree: Diploma in Nutrition / Health related discipline
• Work experience: Proven nutritional experience working in NGOs.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Conversant with community screening for Malnutrition
• Demonstrated understanding of infant and young child feeding ( nutrition SBCC/IYCF education programs)
• Community Volunteer supervision

Computer Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel and Outlook

Assets
Interests:

• Working in humanitarian relief, interest for social issues

Transversals Skills:

• Excellent field work Skills
• Commitment to the NGO values and principles
• Teamwork
• Stress Management and Flexibility
• Strong Negotiator
• Capacity to mobilize community
• Rigor and organization
• Honesty
• Understanding of the context of the area
• Reliability.