Stabilization Center Doctor

Requirements

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution, with strong public Health background, master’s in public health is an added advantage
  

Work Experience:

• Additional training in pediatrics, nutrition, or public health is an added advantage
  
• Minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience in clinical medicine and public health.
  
• Experience in supervising nutrition staff at the stabilization center health facility
  
• Previous experience in Nutrition programs and NGO experience is preferred.
  

Clinical Management

• The stabilization center doctor will provide overall clinical leadership in the management of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications in line with national and WHO guidelines.
  
• He/She will conduct thorough medical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of admitted patients.
  
• Prescribe and monitor appropriate therapeutic feeding (F-75, F-100) and routine medications for the SAM admitted clients
  
• Monitor the availability and proper use of therapeutic supplies (RUTF, F-75, F-100) and essential drugs.
  
• Report stock levels and prevent stock-outs through timely communication with supply chain teams.
  

Program Development

• Contribute to donor reporting as required.
  
• Ensure budgets are utilized effectively and efficiently, in compliance with IRC financial procedures and donor requirements.
  

Staff Performance Management, Learning & Development:

Required for all positions with supervisory responsibility, if special considerations are needed (e.g. remote management), make this additive to the base language here.

• Monitor and supervise MoH incentive staff to ensure tasks are performed effectively and in line with their job descriptions and provide timely written feedback.
  
• Coach, train, supervise, and mentor direct reports by setting clear expectations, establishing annual performance objectives, delivering regular constructive feedback, and conducting documented semi-annual performance reviews.
  
• Hold regular, structured one-on-one meetings with each direct report, at least monthly.
  
• Develop and implement continuous education programs for Nutrition staff, including formal training and on-the-job capacity building for nutrition personnel.
  

Coordination & Representation

• Represent the program in engagements with local government authorities, partner organizations, and other relevant stakeholders as required.
  
• In coordination with the Nutrition Manager, build and sustain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including government actors, international and local NGOs, and other partners.
  
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings related to the Nutrition program, ensuring IRC priorities are effectively communicated and integrated.
  
• Support the organization of and participation in field visits for both internal and external stakeholders when necessary.