Stabilization Center Officer

Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is recruiting for the position of Stabilization Center (SC) Officer in Maiduguri, Borno.

Position Details

• Reporting to: Programme Manager – Health and Nutrition
• Proposed start date: December 2026
• Work location: Maiduguri

Key Responsibilities

Mission 1: Proper functioning of Therapeutic Feeding Centre

• 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.