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The position holder is overall responsible to lead the Therapeutic Feeding Unit (TFU)/stabilization centre component of Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) implementation in the LGA and working closely with the LGA health workers, and SC colleagues for the effective implementation and linkage of CMAM program with the community and facility. 

• In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide consistent and high quality technical support in relation to CMAM implementation and will assist Nutrition field workers, and other staff in the Stabilization Center to build a strong CMAM implementation package

Scope of Work

• The Stabilization Center Supervisor’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the center is functioning properly, providing care of quality including medical diagnosis and treatment of the patients presenting medical complications. 

Ensures the respect and correct application of the treatment protocols.

Dimensions of Role

The incumbent will be overall responsible for diagnosing complicated SAM cases using physical examinations and different laboratory tests in the SC in collaboration with other INTERSOS nutrition staff and SMOH staff. 

• Based on their findings, prescribe required treatment and medications to attempt to heal any illnesses or injuries as per SAM inpatient management protocol of Nigeria and World Health Organization.

Clinical

Examines patients/clients in line with standard medical procedures using various types of diagnostic mechanisms;

Ensure patient’s feeding needs are taken care of in line with their daily dietary needs in collaboration with the project manager and the H&N manager and works to ensure meals distributed on time and in respectful quantity.

• Manages the project unit’s implementation of nutrition program in agreement with the overall CMAM Program activities specially Stabilization centre/ therapeutic feeding unit and the National manual in the management of SAM,
• Support and coordinate referral of SAM children from OTP or in SC-to-SC transfers
• Makes sure that stabilization centre/TFC care is implemented according to the National protocol and WHO guideline i.e. application of the admission and discharge criteria, complication treatment, therapeutic feeding, closely monitors and strictly follows anthropometry measurement.

Administers and prescribes drugs based on analysis of examination, test reports and findings and counselling services as National and WHO SAM inpatient management protocol. Providing technical support and gap-filling support when needed.

• Ensure all children in SC are immunized according to the national protocols.
• Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the SC sites.
• Ensure the multi-chart/inpatient card has properly filled and monitored and corrective action has taken on daily basis.Supervisory
• Compiles weekly and monthly reports and submits to Medical Activity Manager, INTERSOS Nutrition supervisor and hospital/state leadership

Stock management in collaboration with field Pharmacist.

Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, and nutrition-related commodities and data tools in the SC with support from field-pahrmacist.

Ensure timely collection, compilation, and analysis of quality data as well as production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all INTERSOS activities

• Evaluate regularly the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement.
• Plan logistics and materials needs for the SC
• Participate in stakeholder meetings on crosscutting health issues.
• Build staff capacity in workplan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities

Holds responsibility for stabilization center staff team’s timesheet, work plan/vacation schedules and staff training/development activities

• Work closely with MAM and the CHW supervisor to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the community to OTP and SC sites.
• In collaboration with the MAM Work closely with other partners implementing OTP for proper referral and monitoring of beneficiaries at OTP level
• Makes sure that health professionals from the health facilities to participate on the daily routine work for sustainability and smooth phase out strategy.
• Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP/SC.
• Ensure correctness, consistence and completeness of the information in the nutrition registers.
• Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre- positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.

Performs other related tasks as required, like control and facilitation of vehicle movement within the project area in the field prepare and submit regular monthly and quarterly logistic activity reports to line manager;

Qualification and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MB.BS/MBChB) with experience in emergency nutrition response especially in complicated SAM management at Stabilization centre level and clinical experience in management of children under five at the in-patient level.

• Over (3) years’ experience in complicated SAM case management in SC and CMAM programmes.
• Valid and current practicing license.
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri is a plus.

Commitment to and understanding of INTERSOS’S aims, values and principles.

Key Competencies

Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.

• Should be a team player and CULTURALLY SENSITIVE.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver INTERSOS’s strategic objectives.
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
• Facilitate the development and scheduling of volunteer outreach activities
• Excellent community mobilization skills

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Under the supervision of the MAM, s/he will provide professional technical advice on project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition and Health programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and enhancing teamwork and capacity building in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.

• Provides outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, existing and validated protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries’ health conditions.

Management

Conduct health and nutritional surveillance in the program sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs) based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.

Work with the field-based health and 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 community level.

• Assist in response and management of any health and nutrition emergency and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly.
• Participate actively in planned Rapid Health and Nutrition assessment/surveys.
• Monitoring and supervising INTERSOS Staff seconded to INTERSOS 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 health and nutrition staff.
• Review personnel issues and concerns of health and nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
• Participate in recruitment of health and nutrition staff as appropriate.
• Supervise the use of materials, equipment and supplies for the intervention.
• Identify opportunities for program development
• And any other task as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MB.BS/MBChB) with experience in emergency
• Over (2) years’ experience in humanitarian context
• Valid and current practicing license.
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri is a plus.
• Commitment to and understanding of INTERSOS’S aims, values and principles.
• Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.
• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.

go to method of application »

Under the supervision of the MAM, s/he will provide professional technical advice on project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition and Health programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and enhancing teamwork and capacity building in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.

• Provides outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, existing and validated protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries’ health conditions.

Management

Conduct health and nutritional surveillance in the program sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs) based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.

Work with the field-based health and 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 community level.

• Assist in response and management of any health and nutrition emergency and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly.
• Participate actively in planned Rapid Health and Nutrition assessment/surveys.
• Monitoring and supervising INTERSOS Staff seconded to INTERSOS 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 health and nutrition staff.
• Review personnel issues and concerns of health and nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
• Participate in recruitment of health and nutrition staff as appropriate.
• Supervise the use of materials, equipment and supplies for the intervention.
• Identify opportunities for program development
• And any other task as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MB.BS/MBChB) with experience in emergency
• Over (2) years’ experience in humanitarian context
• Valid and current practicing license.
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri is a plus.
• Commitment to and understanding of INTERSOS’S aims, values and principles.
• Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.
• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.

go to method of application »

Under the supervision of the MAM, s/he will provide professional technical advice on project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition and Health programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and enhancing teamwork and capacity building in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.

• Provides outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, existing and validated protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries’ health conditions.

Management

Conduct health and nutritional surveillance in the program sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs) based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.

Work with the field-based health and 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 community level.

• Assist in response and management of any health and nutrition emergency and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly.
• Participate actively in planned Rapid Health and Nutrition assessment/surveys.
• Monitoring and supervising INTERSOS Staff seconded to INTERSOS 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 health and nutrition staff.
• Review personnel issues and concerns of health and nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
• Participate in recruitment of health and nutrition staff as appropriate.
• Supervise the use of materials, equipment and supplies for the intervention.
• Identify opportunities for program development
• And any other task as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MB.BS/MBChB) with experience in emergency
• Over (2) years’ experience in humanitarian context
• Valid and current practicing license.
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri is a plus.
• Commitment to and understanding of INTERSOS’S aims, values and principles.
• Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.
• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.

go to method of application »

Under the supervision of the MAM, s/he will provide professional technical advice on project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition and Health programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and enhancing teamwork and capacity building in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.

• Provides outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, existing and validated protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries’ health conditions.

Management

Conduct health and nutritional surveillance in the program sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs) based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.

Work with the field-based health and 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 community level.

• Assist in response and management of any health and nutrition emergency and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly.
• Participate actively in planned Rapid Health and Nutrition assessment/surveys.
• Monitoring and supervising INTERSOS Staff seconded to INTERSOS 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 health and nutrition staff.
• Review personnel issues and concerns of health and nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
• Participate in recruitment of health and nutrition staff as appropriate.
• Supervise the use of materials, equipment and supplies for the intervention.
• Identify opportunities for program development
• And any other task as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MB.BS/MBChB) with experience in emergency
• Over (2) years’ experience in humanitarian context
• Valid and current practicing license.
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri is a plus.
• Commitment to and understanding of INTERSOS’S aims, values and principles.
• Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
• Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.
• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.