In collaboration with the Nutrition and Health Programme Manager, ensure the centre is functioning properly, providing high-quality care including medical diagnosis and treatment of SAM children with medical complications
Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and community members are treated respectfully
Ensure referred SAM children from other health facilities or community health workers are re-diagnosed and documented appropriately
Ensure admission criteria into a stabilization centre according to national IMAM Protocol and WHO guidelines are followed
Support the stabilization centre medical team on malnutrition status decisions and referrals to other IMAM components (SC/OTP/SFP)
Indicate available OTP in the LGA for appropriate referral of SAM children
Ensure dispensing of sugar water and F75 upon admission
Ensure appropriate diagnosis and monitoring of hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, dehydration, severe anaemia
Follow up anthropometric measurements (weight, MUAC, bilateral oedema, W/H percentage) to ensure consistent weight gain
Monitor registration book, treatment sheet, follow up card information at admission and discharge
Provide technical coaching to nurses and nurse aids on calculation, preparation of therapeutic milk and distribution
Ensure SC nurses and nurse aids are encouraging breastfeeding practices
Train nurses and nurse aids on supplementary suckling technique (SST)
Ensure systematic treatment and drugs are given correctly in collaboration with SC doctors
Ensure caregivers are regularly given feedback on their children’s status
Follow up hygiene and sanitation rules; ensure PPE availability and use
Identify absences and defaulters; follow up through volunteer networks and outreach staff
Carry out daily ward rounds morning and evening with SC Doctors and nurses
Ensure patient notes are properly filled after ward rounds or examinations
Ensure SC team familiarity with and respect for ACF Internal rules and regulations

Mission 2: Drugs, therapeutic feeding products and equipment

Manage smooth supply chain of SC therapeutic foods, drugs and medical supplies in support with the pharmacist
Ensure proper storage, use and monitor consumption of SC stocks
Ensure adequate supplies are available in collaboration with SC manager and Nutrition and Health Sector Manager
Ensure daily record/tally on utilization of each medicine and therapeutic feeding product
Prepare weekly/monthly utilization, requisition and stock reports for therapeutic feeding products, medicines and medical equipment
Liaise with ACTION AGAINST HUNGER pharmacist for supplies with adequate anticipation
Follow up utilization and expiry information of all therapeutic feeding products and medicines
Prepare and ensure order forms conform to requirements including consumption coherence and SRO
Provide technical support in milk preparation according to protocol and hygiene rules
Ensure rational use of medicines and therapeutic foods
Ensure all medical devices and equipment are properly handled and functioning
Facilitate and track food for caregivers in collaboration with logistics department

Mission 3: Systematic capacity building of SC Health Workers and Performance management

Assess skills and knowledge of SC health workers
Develop capacity building plan for health workers in the SC
Train and coach health workers; conduct post-training follow-ups
Provide adequate coaching and hands-on training to SC nurses and nurse aids on treatment and follow-up protocols
Oversee team management (leadership, monitoring, motivation)
Support Nutrition and Health Manager in facilitating technical trainings
Organize training and refresher sessions for SC Health Workers on SAM management
Develop customized need-specific guidance notes for on-job coaching
Conduct technical on-job coaching of SC health workers on regular basis
Ensure use of predefined quality assessment checklist and coaching guidance
Provide technical training on appropriate stock management and reporting (LMIS)
Lead continuous learning and improvement
Respect existing working rules and be attentive to working conditions
Assist SC doctors to develop monthly roster and monitor it
Distribute and delegate work according to personnel knowledge
Organize and conduct weekly medical meetings to discuss mortality review and case studies
Inform line managers of difficulties and challenges
Ensure optimal hygienic condition through regular daily and monthly cleaning

Mission 4: Information management, reporting and coordination

Ensure regular reports are produced by health workers in supported SC
Support the LGA to consolidate quality facility data in timely manner
Review and analyse facility service delivery data and provide feedback
Facilitate and jointly plan for LGA level coordination meetings
Ensure all information from initial and previous diagnoses of SAM children are captured in CCP card and admission register
Ensure all data collection tools are regularly updated and available
Ensure all actions on SAM patients are recorded in patient files
Compile and analyse data; determine centre performance; share monthly Activity Progress Reports
Report and coordinate with nutrition Sector manager regarding challenges
Ensure appropriate supply plan in coordination with relevant departments
Communicate regarding functioning and maintenance of SC ambulance and Generator

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other related tasks as required
Report and communicate progress and achievement of assigned tasks
Maintain high technical standards
Conduct all duties in professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations and charter
Promote gender equality

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or other relevant qualifications with experience in Public Health and IMAM programming
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in in-patient management of SAM cases with Medical Complications and IMAM programme implementation
Excellent report-writing skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Team management experience with similar programs
Ability to observe and provide feedback on activities
Ability to manage staff according to local culture and organization policies

Employee Benefits Include

100% health care coverage
Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
Maternity or Paternity leave
Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
Crèche facilities for babies

Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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