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International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.
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Job Title: Stablization Center (SC) Doctor
Location: Damboa, Borno
Program Background
- IMC’s curative and preventive nutrition intervention has expanded to 15 OTPs in Damboa, Jere, Konduga and MMC LGAs. The curative component targets children, 6-59 months with SAM. Community health volunteers screen and refer children with a MUAC <11.5cm or WHZ < -3 or those with grade + or ++ or edema to OTP sites for treatment.
- SAM cases are treated at the OTP using RUTF, deworming and Vitamin supplementation. Children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications or those <6 months are referred to stabilization centers.
- In addition, caregivers of children 6-59 months are trained on how to measure MUAC. If a caregiver identifies a child with SAM these are re-assessed by the CHV and if confirmed, the child is referred to the OTP.
- These children receive nutrition support through RUTF based on their weight, treated for infections using routine medication and screened and treated for malaria.
- The severely acutely malnourished who are 24-59 months are de-wormed. All severely acutely malnourished without edema receive routine vitamin A supplementation and zinc supplements for those that present with diarrhea, whilst those presenting with malnutrition and medical complications are to stabilization centers for specialized treatment.
Job Summary
- The incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation of Nutrition activities at the Stabilisation Canter (SC) in collaboration with other IMC nutrition and SMOH staff, and integration with other programs that are implemented by IMC in Damboa LGA.
- S/He will facilitate good practice and ensure compliance to applicable implementation of national CMAM guidelines at the SC.
Main Responsibilities
- The Stabilization Centre Medical Doctor ensures the implementation of a quality clinical care of children admitted to the center in accordance with National and International standards.
- Undertakes morning and evening ward rounds daily with Nurses and Nutrition Assistants.
- Makes entries in the patient’s notes as appropriate following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication or procedures.
- Supervises daily clinical management of all patients in conjunction with the SC Nurses and Nutrition Assistants on duty with support from Nutrition Manager.
- He/She supervises the SC Nurse, Nutrition Assistant, Cleaners, Guards, Cooks and shall directly provide ongoing leadership to the project team and oversee implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met.
- Liaises with SC Nurse and Nutrition Assistants regularly (at least every 3-4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more frequently if their condition necessitates and/or on calls relating to patients’ care.
- Takes blood samples from patients as may be required from time to time.
- Responds to calls from the ward relating to patient care.
- Administers intravenous medications / therapy if required.
- Undertakes emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary.
- Ensure all consumables used during procedures shall be correctly charged or accounted for.
- Coordinates with the SC staff and Pharmacist to ensure that all available drugs and consumables used during procedures are strategically stored in SC.
- Ensure donated medicine and consumables are only prescribed for patients and not for staff unless on emergency first aid and under authorization from Nutrition Manager and Coordinator.
- Mentor and provide on-the-job training on stabilization care and documentation to nurses and other health workers deployed to the SC including program goal and objectives.
- Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, nutrition-related commodities and data tools in the SC.
- Liaise with the Nutrition Officer, Nutrition Assistants and Care Group Supervisor to ensure and facilitate a timely referral of complicated SAM cases from the OTPs to the SC.
- Participate in the development and review of SC program monitoring and evaluation tools where necessary.
- Ensure timely collection, compilation and analysis of quality data as well as production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all SC activities.
- Liaise with MoH, WHO and other nutrition stakeholders towards a successful SC project.
- Maintain work schedules/plans for SC Nurses, Nutrition Assistants, Cleaners and Cooks in the SC according to the variation in workload, holidays, unplanned absences or illness.
- Update the Nutrition Manager on the implementation of all SC activities on weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
- Ensure smooth referrals of discharge cases from the SC to the nearest IMC OTP sites.
- Follow up management of stocks with the Pharmacy Officer; monitor rates of SC consumption and ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
- Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the SC teams, including admission, discharge and transfer from the various components of the program, all medical and nutritional protocols, and their application/OTP/SC/CG services.
- Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times.
- Participate in regular nutrition team management meetings and also represent the Nutrition Manager in carrying out some related tasks.
- Ensure that the SC is equipped with all necessary tools and materials (e.g., MUAC tapes, weighing scales, drugs, F-75, F-100, RUTF, counselling cards, referral guides)
- Ensure that all SC staff fully complete and sign timesheets monthly for submission to HR/Finance Admin.
- Assist in any other tasks when required by nutrition manager and/or management.
Qualifications and Experience (Educational, Experience, Language)
- Strictly qualified and registered national Medical Doctor from a recognized University / Institute with minimum practicing experience of 2 years.
- Must possess a valid practicing license from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Experience and implementation of nutrition intervention programs is an added advantage.
- Understanding of nutritional/health surveillance and information systems/reporting.
- Proven ability and experience in planning and conducting formal training session on health and nutrition including CMAM and IYCF.
- Proven capacity to supervise and coach other staff and community workers.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care takers.
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
- Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment.
- Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a Nutrition representative of IMC in the SC.
- Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political, religious and economic aspects of the community.
- Excellent inter and intra personal skills to ensure consistent positive relations with key stakeholders.
- Familiarity with donors and donor procedures.
- Strong report writing and computer skills including literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
- Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Equal Opportunities
- International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Compliance & Ethics:
- Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
Application Closing Date
25th September, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org using the Position as the subject of the mail.
Job Title: Health Officer
Location: Damboa, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Under the direct supervision of the Health Manager, the Health Officer will be responsible for supervision of direct implementation of the health field activities in the intervention sites in Damboa LGA.
- He/she will closely work with the health team, partners, beneficiaries and all other stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of safe health services in the assigned area.
- He/She will contribute to the development of strategies and manage existing programs and resources, and provide day-to-day supervision, management and coaching of health team, and ensure that International Medical Corps program is delivering the highest level of quality of health services in line with national and international guidelines.
Main Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day implementation of health activities aimed at improved access to integrated immunization (Routine Immunization & Covid 19) and quality MNCH services to conflict affected communities in Damboa LGA
- Overall management and supervision of the health assistants that are involved on the project
- Participate in appropriate assessment of the health facilities and document needs in terms of essential drugs supply, training and any other area that can be supported by IMC
- Work with the Health Manager and M&E team to carry out regular assessments and draft concept notes on the health needs in target communities
- Work as the liaison person between IMC and the health facilities supported by IMC through the State Ministry of Health
- Work with the Health Manager to develop and implement appropriate tools for drugs consumption monitoring in the supported health facilities
- Support the Health Manager in conducting regular supportive supervision to the supported health facilities
- Work with Health Manager and the M&E team to design templates and a system for monitoring the progress of the project activities
- Plan, organise and facilitate trainings for the health staff in the supported facilities as well as community health volunteers as per identified training needs.
- Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct
- Ensure submission of weekly, monthly and inputs to the quarterly/donor progress reports to the Health Manager and/or project management team in a timely manner
Coordination:
- Work closely with community structures to follow up on implementation of health activities and support
- Supervise the implementation of sensitization activities whilst collaborating with key stakeholders
- Represent IMC in LGA-level coordination meetings and conferences as necessary when requested
Reporting:
- Support to track the progress of activities, challenges encountered, lessons learned and good practices and compile collected data, pictures and other information from the field
- Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, IMC programs, or safety aspects
- Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the IMC office, ensuring their availability to his/her supervisor
- Compile information to ensure that the health situation in the area of implementation of the program is achieving the expected result, when required
- Provide feedback to the programme team based on the field monitoring visits
- Support the project team in developing high quality project/programme reports
- Liaise with M&E Team to ensure timely submission of contributions, support the M&E team in analysis of beneficiary data collection through the various tools.
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
- Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Compliance & Ethics:
- Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science, Nursing, or any related field
- Previous experience implementing health programs for displaced populations
- Three (3) years working experience in health programs, preferably with an INGO
- Previous experience implementing capacity building programs for health partners
- Strong skills in drugs consumption monitoring (designing and implementing tools to this effect)
- Experience in dealing with local contractors (follow up and supervision of rehabilitation work on health facilities)
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel and power point),
- Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care givers.
Key Competencies:
- Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
- Good in written and spoken English. Fluent in Kanuri and Hausa
- Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet.
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver IMC’s strategic objectives.
- Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations.
Application Closing Date
25th September, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org using the position as subject of email.
Job Title: Senior GBV Officer
Location: Damboa, Borno
Job Summary
- The Senior GBV Officer will work under the direct supervision of the GBV Coordinator and will oversee the day-to-day implementation of program activities in Damboa.
- He/She will lead inter-agency coordination of GBV/protection activities; organize capacity building initiatives for GBV staff and partners to improve the prevention of and response to GBV.
- He/She will work in coordination with other IMC sectors including the Damboa Site Manager, and other actors to conduct relevant assessments (rapid, end-lines, etc) and share reports with the Program Coordinator and Programs Director to inform program design.
Technical Responsibilities
- Work with the GBV Coordinator and GBV Manager to oversee project activities and provide advice, support and assistance in the development of training materials, BCC materials and methodologies, etc., as necessary in order to achieve project goals.
- Ensure establishment of, and IMC participation in, GBV coordination meetings at LGA level and ensure written minutes and reports are shared with the GBV Coordinator.
- Work in collaboration with the Protection partners to establish/reinforce appropriate community outreach and support structures as well as establish and/or reinforce referral pathways.
- Participate in program meetings to share information and lessons learnt and make joint decisions and ensure harmonization of tools and approaches across programs.
- Work with the GBV coordinator to conduct a GBV and situational analysis in the areas of operation.
- Coordinate with GBV staff and volunteers to plan and implement mass awareness raising campaigns that targets gender-based violence, in partnership with other actors (Government Ministries, National and International non-organizations, etc).
- Provide direction and monitor staff in their implementation of the workplan and quality of technical activities, share relevant information and direction to improve quality and achieve time-bound goals.
- Analyze trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet need.
- Contribute to proposal development activities (narrative and budget) through the provision of information and data on community feedback on ongoing projects and assessment of emerging needs.
- Coordinate with GBV staff and volunteers to plan and implement mass awareness raising campaigns that targets gender-based violence, in partnership with other actors (Government Ministries, National and International non-organizations, etc).
- Work with the GBV Coordinator to establish new Women’s Friendly Spaces/community centers as hubs for recreational activities, life skills trainings, information and case management services.
- Document case studies, success stories and lessons learned of the program and share with the GBV Coordinator on time.
- Undertake regular communication with GBV staff to assess progress and identify technical quality issues and/or other implementation issues, provide solutions and implement modifications as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- University Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, etc
- Two to three years of experience in GBV prevention and response.
- Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls.
- Strong background of human rights and familiarity with practical challenges faced by displaced and other vulnerable persons.
- Experience conducting assessments and a willingness to help plan assessments;
- Interest in building staff capacity through trainings, coaching, mentoring, etc.;
- Ability and willingness to work during irregular working hours when needed.
- Experience developing and facilitating trainings and workshops;
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) Hausa and Kanuri is a must.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff and other stakeholders
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
- Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps.
Compliance & Ethics:
- Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps.
- As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards.
- Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.
Application Closing Date
25th September, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications addressed to “the Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps” via to: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org using the Position as the subject of the mail
Note
- Nigerian nationals only.
- Due to the urgent need of the position applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the reporting email address provided at the end of this document. International Medical Corps’ Reporting email address: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com Please do not submit your CV or application to the reporting email address, it will not be considered for review.
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- We are an equal opportunity organization so Borno State Based candidates are Strongly encouraged to apply for this position
- Candidates MUST state the position and location they are applying for as the subject of their email, application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document, otherwise applications will not be considered.
