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Job Summary

• Under the direct supervision of the Health & Nutrition PM, the Stabilization Center (SC) Doctors will be responsible for the overall and day to day management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at PUI Stabilization Center (SC). S/he will be in charge for the overall support and direct supervision of the SC staff including SC Nurses and SC Nurse Assistants.
• S/he will closely works with the Health & Nutrition PM for the planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of agreed nutrition activities in line with donor agreements and ensures maximum quality for the treatment of SAM complications in accordance with the national and international standards and protocols and with the quality standards of the organization.

Responsibilities
Medical Functions:

• Carry out daily ward rounds in the morning and evening with SC nurses and ensure patients are visited as appropriately. Fill the notes on patient cards after the ward rounds or any other patient examination or procedures
• Supervise the daily clinical management of SC patients and follow the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM with the medical complications
• Monitor and ensure patients are receiving comprehensive health checks, regular checking of vital signs and frequent medicines and feeding administration according to the protocols
• Undertake emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary
• Liaise with SC Nurses regularly (at least every 3-4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more frequently if the need arises and respond to calls from the ward relating to patient care
• Ensure regular procedure like taking blood samples, providing IV medications and other necessary procedures are done timely with if required him/her carries as necessary
• Ensure timely preparation, provision and monitoring of feeding for the patients admitted in the SC
• Facilitate and perform decisions on admission and referrals to/from the SCs properly
• Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times

Team management:

• Ensure that all the SC team is familiar with and respect all the PUI Internal rules and regulations
• Plan and maintain work plan, schedules and rotations for the SC team
• Provide capacity building and training to the Nutrition team in collaboration with the Nutrition PM.
• Provide regular mentoring and on-the-job training for the staffs in the SC ward including SC Nurses, SC Nurse Assistant and staffs in the pediatric ward involved in the treatment of SAM with complication patients
• Plan, organize and follow up the weekly and monthly implementation chart, after being endorsed by the Nutrition PM.
• Plan and maintain working schedules/rotations for the SC team

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Ensure proper organization and functioning of the Stabilization Center in compliance with the goals defined in the project proposals
• Ensure that the SC team are following up proper implementation protocols and applying them according to international and national recommendations and guidelines through monitoring and technical assistance
• Monitor day to day activities of the Stabilization Center
• Ensure the collection, compilation and analysis of quality data and product the required reports for the SC activities including weekly and monthly reports.
• Report the progress and any problem in timely manner

Logistical and Administrative Support:

• In coordination with the Nutrition PM, Logistics Department and Base Pharmacist, ensure appropriate supply plan on weekly basis principle, for the stabilization centers
• Ensure the proper storage of SC medical supplies, medicines and nutrition commodities
• Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, and nutrition-related commodities and data tools in the SC
• Provide, on a monthly basis, the Nutrition PM with information necessary for the development of cash flow estimates specific to SC activities
• Support the Nutrition PM for all the necessary planning and preparations to establishing SC in Ngaranam PHC like facility set-up, staff recruitment and selection process

Internal and external coordination and representation:

• Network and coordinate with the relevant units with in the primary health care or other tertiary health facilities for issues that need further support for the patients
• When required, s/he represents PUI in coordination meetings and technical working groups for the relevant matters and contribute to the good relations with the project partners
• Build collaborative relations with MoH, WHO and other stakeholders to ensure a successful SC project
• Closely coordinate with the Nutrition teams in the OTP and in IYCF activities as well as other staffs in the Primary health care centers.

Priority Of the Department:

• Support the opening and running of stabilization center in Ngarannam PHCC in Bolori ii ward.
• Ensure Nutrition activities are conducted in a quality manner complying with the national and international protocols.
• Set-up and enforce effective referral pathways with in the PUI Nutrition components (CM, OTP, SC AND IYCF) and with the other departments (HEALTH, FSL AND PROTECTION) to assure PUI integrated approach.
• Build the capacity of the nutrition team on thematic areas related to nutrition.

Requirements

• Education degree: Qualified and registered national Medical Doctor from a recognized university with a valid practicing license from Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
• Language skills: Good command in English and in local Dialects: Hausa mandatory and Kanuri is a plus.
• Computer Skills: Proficient user of MS office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Work experience:

• At least 2 years of progressive work experience with similar role as SC physician.
• Demonstrated understanding of the MOH systems and structure.
• Previous work of CMAM program and with humanitarian organizations is added plus.

Assets:
Interests:

• Commitment to the NGO values and principles.
• Understanding of the political situation in the area.

Transversal skills:

• Strong motivation to help people in need.
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself.
• Understanding and capacity of integration into the local environment.
• Ability to analyse and suggest improvements of the activities.
• Well organized and hard worker.
• Able to manage stress and pressure.
• Understanding of the context of the area.
• Honesty and reliable.

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General Objective

• Under the supervision of the Health Project manager (PM), the Health Deputy Project Manager (DPM) shall ensure the overall support and direct supervision of the teams working in PUI facilities and enrolled in PUI health project in Monguno LGA.
• S/he should assist the health PM in planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of agreed health activities and planned capacity building.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Activities Implementation:

• Support in the good implementation and monitoring of the health projects in collaboration with the Health Project Manager
• Ensure that agreed activities and procedures are regularly and timely performed by Health teams
• Participate actively in the supervision of health activities through checklists, observations, and reports to the Health Program Manager
• Supervise monthly planning and action plan within the Health facilities
• Ensure that the team is following up proper medical protocols, and applying them according to international and national recommendations and guidelines
• Ensure the rational use of medicines and the proper administration of treatments in step with national international protocols.
• Collaborate with other departments (MHPSS, Nutrition, Protection) as needed to ensure smooth implementation and integration of services
• Ensure that members of the teams and daily paid workers as the case may be, are provided with safety gear adapted to their activities (for example PEP kits [post-exposure treatment kits], gloves…).
• Ensure that beneficiaries and local populations understand the project objectives and participate actively in their implementation.
• Assist the Health Project Manager in the development of new interventions and/or adjustment of current interventions.

Team Management:

• Manage the supervisors/team leader with effective guidance and adequate support
• Ensure the implementation of good team management practices with supervisors/team leader
• Follow up on staff schedules, annual leave and attendance sheets in accordance with HR procedures
• Manage the recruitment of new staff in collaboration with supervisors and Health Program Manager
• Draw up Job descriptions as needed, in collaboration with the Health Program Manager
• Participate in the regular evaluation of team medical and non-medical staff in collaboration with HPM Assess training needs, develop training plans, facilitate and perform training for medical and nonmedical staff, and follow up the impact after training
• Ensure that the Health team is respecting PUI rules and inform the Health Project Manager of any disrespect of the rules
• Ensure the security rules in the field are respected, the safety of the field officers is guaranteed and the regular communication with the security focal person is maintained

Monitoring, Follow-up and Reporting:

• Supervise data collection on all medical and non-medical activities
• Analyse epidemiological indicators and ensure that they are followed properly
• Participate in the budget follow-up with the Health Project Manager and make sure budget lines are spent properly
• Draft the internal and external reports to Health PM or/and the Medical Coordinator or other PMs
• Report to the Health Project Manager any problem in the projects, especially any gap/loss/robbery/damage of medical equipment or drugs or any patient and organizational issue
• Provide essential preventative assistance services and follow up on identified beneficiaries with NCDs and other diseases/morbidities of Public Health relevance.

Logistics and Administrative Support:

• Ensure proper needs analysis from the projects, addressing both medical (pharmaceuticals, consumables, and equipment) and non-medical requirements
• Support logistics and pharmacy department by analysing supplier bids with highly technical specifications
• Communicate to logistics for fleet needs, logistical components of the projects (delivery, distribution, onsite storage)
• Ensure appropriate supply plan, with central pharmacy, on weekly/monthly base principle for the facility
• Ensure, in coordination with the logistics and pharmacy department, appropriate storage of medications, medical consumables, equipment, and medical waste.
• Ensure that HR documents (attendance sheet, leave request, etc) are communicated to the HR Manager on time, with validation of Health Project Manager
• Ensure the archiving the documents, tools and training materials in the context of project/s and ensures the availability of the verification sources mentioned in the proposals.

Internal and External Representation:

• Participate in meetings, strategy workshops, training and other, as required.
• Participate in any other activities such as surveys, assessments, among others.
• In coordination with the Health Project Manager, conduct health assessments related to other sectors (psychological support, prevalence of water-borne diseases, sexual and reproductive health, etc.).
• Participate actively in the preparation and the smooth organization of the visit from Donors
• Represent the organization before local actors involved in the implementation of the medical program, and contribute to good relations within project partners (consistent with the principles of neutrality and independence of PUI)
• 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:

• Ensure the quality of care provided to patients in PUI health facility
• Assessment on beneficiaries at risk and diagnosed individuals with communicable and non-communicable diseases, other diseases of public health relevant and treat him.
• Build the capacity of the health team on thematic related to health
• Provide frequent feedback on health – illness patterns observed in the facility that require further assessment
• Report to line manager periodically regarding context changes that affect the modality of intervention

Mandatory Requirements

• Education degree: Preferably MD Graduate or related medical degree, Nursing degree and Public Health Degree
• Work experience: At least 3 years of experience in Clinical Management, staff supervision and experience with NGO’s
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Hausa and good knowledge in Kanuri is an asset
• Knowledge and skills
• Good knowledge of Public Health
• Ability to manage a fair workload including emergencies
• Knowledge of medical ethics
• Computer skills: Excellent knowledge of the MS office software including Word, Excel, Outlook

Other:

• Good reporting skills

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
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Able to check validity of information, logical thinking
• Neutrality
• Team Management
• Good communication skills
• Reliability.

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Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the SC doctor, the stabilization center (SC) Nurse is responsible for the nutrition rehabilitation among admitted cases through providing timely and quality treatment of medical complications associated with SAM and provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health and nutrition counseling in liaison with the physicians.
• S/he is also responsible to ensure that all activities in the SC ward are consistent with established best practices according to the standardized protocols, policies and guidelines outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and World Health Organization (WHO).

Responsibilities

Consultation and patients care:

• Welcome patients to the facility
• Apply the procedures of triage and perform admissions for the new cases as per the protocol
• Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in liaison with the Physicians
• Give and advice on the drug regimen for the patients
• Supervise and coordinate the strict patient management in the Stabilization center and ensure the laid protocols are followed
• Participate in daily SC ward rounds with the Physicians and fill the patient cards after the round, medications and other patient examinations or procedures
• Strictly monitor and record the vital signs regularly as in the protocol and report any deviation from the normal
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts
• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management
• Monitor therapeutic Feeds and ensure that children get 3 hourly therapeutic feeds as required
• Carry out regular procedure like taking blood samples, providing IV medications and other necessary procedures as per the physician’s prescriptions
• Facilitate a timely referral of complicated SAM cases from the OTPs to the SC and vice versa and escort patient when necessary.
• Provide all other necessary nursing care and procedures for the patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living while in the ward

Team management and internal coordination:

• Provide regular mentoring and on-the-job training for the SC Nutrition Feeding Assistants
• Ensure caretakers of SC patients receive appropriate nutrition education and referred and linked to community IYCF team
• Participate actively in meetings when required

Work environment:

• Maintain equipment’s in good condition and submit regular inventory report
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with universal standards, procedures, rules and regulations
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations

Reporting:

• Maintain registration and track the consumption of medicines, therapeutic foods and other consumables and share the report with the SC ward head physician
• Responsible for the collection, compilation and analysis of quality data and production of the required reports for the SC activities in charge
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur
• Report any difficulties or delays in the implementation of activities

Specific code of conduct:

• Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all time
• Respect the rights of the patients and caretakers/attendants under his/her care
• 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:

• Support the opening and running of stabilization center in Ngarannam PHCC in Bolori II ward
• Ensure Nutrition activities are conducted in a quality manner complying with the national and international protocols
• Set-up and enforce effective referral pathways with in the PUI Nutrition components (CM, OTP, SC AND IYCF) and with the other departments (HEALTH, FSL AND PROTECTION) to assure PUI integrated approach
• Build the capacity of the nutrition team on thematic areas related to nutrition

Requirements

• Good command in English and in local Dialects: Hausa and Kanuri
• Proficient user of MS office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Diploma in Clinical Nurse or Above
• At least 2 years of progressive work experience in Nutrition Activities including significant experience in clinical management of complicated SAM cases in the SC.
• Demonstrated understanding of the inpatient SAM management protocols.
• Previous work of CMAM program and with humanitarian organizations is added plus.

Interests:

• Commitment to the NGO values and principles

Transversal skills:

• Strong motivation to help people in need
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
• Understanding and capacity of integration into the local environment
• Ability to analyse and suggest improvements of the activities
• Well organized and hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Understanding of the context of the area
• Honesty and reliable