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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below: Job Title: Midwife Job ID: 18783 Location: Ngala, Borno Slot: 2 Job 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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Job Summary / Responsibilities The Midwife/Skilled Birth Attendant will assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families:

Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
Provides direct patient care and accompany in the management of pre-natal, antenatal, inpatient and follow-up care for women (including deliveries).
Provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services including family planning counselling and services to prevent and treat malaria, tetanus, STI, HIV.
Provides training and management in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
Provides reproductive health services and counselling to adolescents in the prevention of teen pregnancy, transmission of STI/HIV, and sexual violence related injuries.
Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
Plans care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
Provision of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound dressings clinical observations etc.
Maintains all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized(if any)
Ensure high quality maternal health services at all project sites.
Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
Compiles and submits periodic reports
Ensures adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained at all times.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

1-3years experience in nursing
Must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife
Must be fluent in English and Hausa
Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

Job Title: Stabilization Nurse Job ID: 18715 Location: Banki, Borno Slots: 3 Description

Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.
These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Position is responsible for nutrition rehabilitation among admitted cases through treatment of clinical complications of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health and nutrition counseling, and capacity building and technical support to the SC and pediatric Unit in the management of complications associated with severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure effective management of complications related in the hospitalized cases
Effectively following the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM cases with complications.
Work closely with SC and Pediatric staff to ensure all SC protocols are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP.
Prepare plan of action for effective SC implementation in consultation with the SC Supervisor and Pediatrician.
Ensure all criteria are respected and documented, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP.
Ensure comprehensive health checks, checking Vitals, frequent medicines and feed administration and treatment according to the protocols.
Ensure timely therapeutic preparation, provision and monitoring.
Completing and updating the patient file to ensure a track of patient progress
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and therapeutic feed supply and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistic.
Follow-up and provide feedback to the SC Supervisor on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards.
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner
Ensure cases not meeting admission criteria return home or referred to the appropriate programme as early as possible and counsel the family why their child is not admitted
Through liaison with the community health worker and mother-to-mother support group facilitator mobilizers and nutrition volunteers, provide effective follow up of default case.
Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocol and guideline.
Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the SC.
Follow-up and ensure good interaction with the beneficiaries.
If there is a problem, find out what is wrong and find a solution or else contact your immediate supervisor.
Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor.
Network and coordinate with the relevant units in the hospital
Follow and respect the current protocols specially drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria, polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/ Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW
Liaison with the Paediatric unit, pharmacy, store, EPI and MNCH as and when required.
Add the activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols.
Participate in the follow-up of orders and consumption.
Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
Facilitate Ward rounds with the nutritionist and medical officer
Prepare and update the medical and nutritional record for Ward rounds on a regular basis.
Convene the ward rounds and update on patient progress.
Preparation and Administration of Therapeutic feeds/medicines with recording of patient progress.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
2-3 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered Nurse
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent in English and Hausa

Skills and Experience:

Ability to work in the intensive care settings and able to respond properly to live saving emergencies and resuscitation.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working clinical setting is an asset.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer-Primary Health Care Job ID: 18756 Location: Ngala, Borno Job 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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Job Summary / Responsibilities

The ATO-Primary Health Care will provide programmatic and operational support in one of the three field sites’s health clinics. Under the supervision of the Primary Health Care Coordinator, the s/he will manage all activities related to the health clinic while ensuring the quality of services are delivered.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide day to day operational and programmatic support to health clinic.
Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Build capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs) through organized trainings.
Serves as company liaison to external organizations at coordination meetings and conference as assigned.
Oversees all aspects of assigned field site’s PHC activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of RH in humanitarian relief settings.
Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer-Environmental Health Job ID: 18769 Location: Dikwa, Borno Job 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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Job Summary / Responsibilities

The ATO-Environmental Health will provide technical and programmatic support in one of the three field sites. Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator, the h/she will monitor and train Community Volunteers on their hygiene promotion to IDPs.
Other responsibilities will also include training volunteers and community/camp leaders on safe waste management practices, and providing support on activities related to environmental health at the health clinic.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide day to day operational and programmatic support to all WASH & Health activities.
Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Build capacity of Community Volunteers (CHWs) through waste management trainings and hygiene promotion.
Oversee activities related to hygiene and environmental health promotion at field site and additionally, at the health facilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BA/BS in field related to WASH with 1 to 3 years’ relevant experience with a sound understanding of hygiene in humanitarian relief settings.
Familiarity with Humanitarian NGOs.

Job Title: Stabilization Nurse Job ID: 18716 Location: Ngala, Borno Slots: 4 Description

Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.
These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Position is responsible for nutrition rehabilitation among admitted cases through treatment of clinical complications of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health and nutrition counseling, and capacity building and technical support to the SC and pediatric Unit in the management of complications associated with severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure effective management of complications related in the hospitalized cases
Effectively following the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM cases with complications.
Work closely with SC and Pediatric staff to ensure all SC protocols are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP.
Prepare plan of action for effective SC implementation in consultation with the SC Supervisor and Pediatrician.
Ensure all criteria are respected and documented, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP.
Ensure comprehensive health checks, checking Vitals, frequent medicines and feed administration and treatment according to the protocols.
Ensure timely therapeutic preparation, provision and monitoring.
Completing and updating the patient file to ensure a track of patient progress
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and therapeutic feed supply and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistic.
Follow-up and provide feedback to the SC Supervisor on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards.
Through liaison with the community health worker and mother-to-mother support group facilitator mobilizers and nutrition volunteers, provide effective follow up of default case.
Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocol and guideline.
Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the SC.
Follow-up and ensure good interaction with the beneficiaries.
If there is a problem, find out what is wrong and find a solution or else contact your immediate supervisor.
Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor.
Network and coordinate with the relevant units in the hospital
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner
Ensure cases not meeting admission criteria return home or referred to the appropriate programme as early as possible and counsel the family why their child is not admitted
Follow and respect the current protocols specially drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria, polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/ Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW
Liaison with the Paediatric unit, pharmacy, store, EPI and MNCH as and when required.
Add the activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols.
Participate in the follow-up of orders and consumption.
Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
Facilitate Ward rounds with the nutritionist and medical officer
Prepare and update the medical and nutritional record for Ward rounds on a regular basis.
Convene the ward rounds and update on patient progress.
Preparation and Administration of Therapeutic feeds/medicines with recording of patient progress.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
2-3 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered Nurse
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent in English and Hausa

Skills and Experience:

Ability to work in the intensive care settings and able to respond properly to live saving emergencies and resuscitation.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working clinical setting is an asset.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.

Job Title: Stabilization Nurse Job ID: 18698 Location: Dikwa, Borno Slots: 3 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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

Position is responsible for nutrition rehabilitation among admitted cases through treatment of clinical complications of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health and nutrition counseling, and capacity building and technical support to the SC and pediatric Unit in the management of complications associated with severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure effective management of complications related in the hospitalized cases
Effectively following the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM cases with complications.
Work closely with SC and Pediatric staff to ensure all SC protocols are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP.
Prepare plan of action for effective SC implementation in consultation with the SC Supervisor and Pediatrician.
Ensure all criteria are respected and documented, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP.
Ensure comprehensive health checks, checking Vitals, frequent medicines and feed administration and treatment according to the protocols.
Ensure timely therapeutic preparation, provision and monitoring.
Completing and updating the patient file to ensure a track of patient progress
Follow-up and ensure good interaction with the beneficiaries.
If there is a problem, find out what is wrong and find a solution or else contact your immediate supervisor.
Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor.
Network and coordinate with the relevant units in the hospital
Follow and respect the current protocols specially drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria, polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/ Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW
Liaison with the Paediatric unit, pharmacy, store, EPI and MNCH as and when required.
Add the activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols.
Participate in the follow-up of orders and consumption.
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and therapeutic feed supply and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistic.
Follow-up and provide feedback to the SC Supervisor on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards.
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner
Ensure cases not meeting admission criteria return home or referred to the appropriate programme as early as possible and counsel the family why their child is not admitted
Through liaison with the community health worker and mother-to-mother support group facilitator mobilizers and nutrition volunteers, provide effective follow up of default case.
Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocol and guideline.
Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the SC.
Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
Facilitate Ward rounds with the nutritionist and medical officer
Prepare and update the medical and nutritional record for Ward rounds on a regular basis.
Convene the ward rounds and update on patient progress.
Preparation and Administration of Therapeutic feeds/medicines with recording of patient progress.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
2-3 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered Nurse
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent in English and Hausa

Skills and Experience:

Ability to work in the intensive care settings and able to respond properly to live saving emergencies and resuscitation.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working clinical setting is an asset.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.

Job Title: Clinical Nutritionist Job ID: 18714 Location: Ngala, Borno Slot: 4 Job 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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

Position is responsible for better nutrition among communities through treatment clinical symptoms of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic food, routine drugs, health and nutrition education and capacity building and technical support to the ministry of health in the management of severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure effective management of clinical and other ailments at OTP
Plan and organize OTP at designated distribution sites in liaison with OTP Supervisor and DNPM.
Work closely with FHI 360 staffs to ensure all aspects of the programme are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP and the programme is well integrated into the health systems.
Work closely with the teams to ensure all children are screened correctly
Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP/Stabilization.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the protocols.
Ensure correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program.
Timely identification of complications, non-responder, and referrals to the SC.
Review the forms completed by staff to ensure completion, accuracy and coherence.
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
Follow-up and provide feedback to the PHC Doctor/ OTP Supervisor on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards.
Achieve ideal weight gain for enrolled patients as early as possible.
Analyze the nutritional situation.
Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner.
Through liaison with the community health workers and mother-to-mother group facilitator, provide effective follow up of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the programme, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight, and children with social problems etc.
Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based the protocol and guidelines.
Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the OTP/SFP sites.
Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor
Supervise medicines administration in OTP activities
Follow and respect the current protocols specially drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria, polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/ Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW.
Add the activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols.
Participate in the follow-up of orders and consumption.
Establish good relationship with the Local Government Area authorities and community leaders.
Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO)
Establish a good understanding of the program within the community
Establish link and meetings with the community leaders and different group existing in the working area.

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 PHC Doctor/ OTP Supervisor and the Deputy of any professional problems encountered.
Conduct all duties in a professional manner following FHI 360 Nigeria staff regulations and charter.
Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work.

Qualifications

Bachelors of Nursing
1-2 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered Nurse
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent in English and Hausa

Skills & Experience:

Ability and willingness to travel to villages and stay at the field if required.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working clinical setting is an asset.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.

Job Title: Nurse Job ID: 18788 Location: Banki LGA, Borno Slot: 3 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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Job Summary / Responsibilities Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.

Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary.
Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions.
Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures.
Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration.
Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.),
Perform any other duties as may be required.

Qualifications

B.Sc degree Nursing /Registered Nurse
Desirable 2 to 3 years of previous experience in other NGO’s
Previous experience working in a humanitarian organization is highly desirable
English language mandatory, Hausa/ Kanuri is a plus
Results quality Orientation, Teamwork, Flexibility, Service Orientation, Stress Management
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task Compassionate with good communication skills Excellent teamwork skills
Must be computer literate

Salary & Benefit We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Job Title: Clinical Nutritionist Job ID: 18699 Location: Dikwa, Borno Slot: 3 Job 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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

Position is responsible for better nutrition among communities through treatment clinical symptoms of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic food, routine drugs, health and nutrition education and capacity building and technical support to the ministry of health in the management of severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure effective management of clinical and other ailments at OTP
Plan and organize OTP at designated distribution sites in liaison with OTP Supervisor and DNPM.
Work closely with FHI 360 staffs to ensure all aspects of the programme are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP and the programme is well integrated into the health systems.
Work closely with the teams to ensure all children are screened correctly
Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP/Stabilization.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the protocols.
Ensure correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program.
Timely identification of complications, non-responder, and referrals to the SC.
Review the forms completed by staff to ensure completion, accuracy and coherence.
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
Follow-up and provide feedback to the PHC Doctor/ OTP Supervisor on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards.
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner.
Through liaison with the community health workers and mother-to-mother group facilitator, provide effective follow up of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the programme, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight, and children with social problems etc.
Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based the protocol and guidelines.
Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the OTP/SFP sites.
Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor
Supervise medicines administration in OTP activities
Follow and respect the current protocols specially drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria, polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/ Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW.
Add the activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols.
Participate in the follow-up of orders and consumption.
Achieve ideal weight gain for enrolled patients as early as possible.
Analyze the nutritional situation.
Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors
Establish good relationship with the Local Government Area authorities and community leaders.
Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO)
Establish a good understanding of the program within the community
Establish link and meetings with the community leaders and different group existing in the working area.

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 PHC Doctor/ OTP Supervisor and the Deputy of any professional problems encountered.
Conduct all duties in a professional manner following FHI 360 Nigeria staff regulations and charter.
Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work.

Qualifications

Bachelors of Nursing
1-2 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered Nurse
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent in English and Hausa

Skills & Experience:

Ability and willingness to travel to villages and stay at the field if required.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working clinical setting is an asset.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.

Job Title: Clinical Nutritionist Job ID: 18713 Location: Banki, Borno Slot: 3 Job 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 integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

Position is responsible for better nutrition among communities through treatment clinical symptoms of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic food, routine drugs, health and nutrition education and capacity building and technical support to the ministry of health in the management of severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure effective management of clinical and other ailments at OTP
Plan and organize OTP at designated distribution sites in liaison with OTP Supervisor and DNPM.
Work closely with FHI 360 staffs to ensure all aspects of the programme are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP and the programme is well integrated into the health systems.
Work closely with the teams to ensure all children are screened correctly
Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP/Stabilization.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the protocols.
Ensure correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program.
Timely identification of complications, non-responder, and referrals to the SC.
Review the forms completed by staff to ensure completion, accuracy and coherence.
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
Follow-up and provide feedback to the PHC Doctor/ OTP Supervisor on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards.
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner.
Through liaison with the community health workers and mother-to-mother group facilitator, provide effective follow up of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the programme, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight, and children with social problems etc.
Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based the protocol and guidelines.
Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the OTP/SFP sites.
Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor
Supervise medicines administration in OTP activities
Follow and respect the current protocols specially drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria, polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/ Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW.
Add the activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols.
Participate in the follow-up of orders and consumption.
Achieve ideal weight gain for enrolled patients as early as possible.
Analyze the nutritional situation.
Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors
Establish good relationship with the Local Government Area authorities and community leaders.
Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO)
Establish a good understanding of the program within the community
Establish link and meetings with the community leaders and different group existing in the working area.

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 PHC Doctor/ OTP Supervisor and the Deputy of any professional problems encountered.
Conduct all duties in a professional manner following FHI 360 Nigeria staff regulations and charter.
Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work.

Qualifications

Bachelors of Nursing
1-2 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered Nurse
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent in English and Hausa

Skills & Experience:

Ability and willingness to travel to villages and stay at the field if required.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working clinical setting is an asset.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.

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