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CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND
The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi of Adamawa State, Maiduguri, Gwoza and Monguno of Borno state. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods.
Job Overview/Summary
The Stabilization Doctor will be responsible for running day-to-day activities of MAIDUGURI stabilization center and he/she reports to the stabilization center manager and works closely with the Health and Nutrition Manager of BORNO state for Day-to-day administrative issues.
The stabilization center Doctor ensures the implementation of quality clinical care of children admitted to the center in accordance with National and international standards. The Medical Doctor will identify gaps in SC and take the necessary steps to address those gaps.
He/she provides technical oversight assistance in planning, implementing, and monitoring of high impact intervention and provides support in system strengthening and promotion of childhood nutrition, with special focus to the most vulnerable and unreached population groups.
He/she will directly supervise clinical staff and ensure staff maintain high professionalism throughout. The stabilization Doctor will ensure quality of services in the stabilization center CMAM PROGRAM through strengthening capacities on the clinical management of SAM and facilitating integration of services related to newborn and child health, with the support of the Nutrition coordinator and stabilization center manager.
The stabilization center Doctor will oversee night coverage activities/services provided to admitted cases (and caregivers) at the stabilization center and will generally be responsible for documentation and stock management of commodities, medicines/consumables and data tools.
Major Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Stabilization Center Manager, the stabilization center Doctor will have the following stabilization center functions:
Daily calculation of the quantity of food needed for the day to day based on the number of children present in phase I and transition or refers the work to somebody who will calculate, and he supervises him.
Order the food for the SC In collaboration with the hospital dietician.
Order the drugs for the SC In collaboration with the pharmacist and the SC matron.
Manage the daily collection of the number of new admissions and exits and attendance from the registrar.
Weekly checks and transmit the statistics to the stabilization center manager
Give feed back to the team and take appropriate action
Compiles monthly reports and submits to sc manager, coordinator and hospital/state leadership
Provision of high-quality care to complicated SAM cases
Provide clinical care to complicated cases of SAM admitted at the stabilization center (SC)
Ensure clinical care provided at the SC is in accordance with the National guidelines for inpatient Management of SAM
Mentor and provide on the- job training on stabilization care and documentation to nurses and other health workers deployed to the SC to ensure:
Respect of approved protocol for management of acute malnutrition
Correct use of programme monitoring and evaluation (recording tool)
Appropriate use of resources, stock control and ordering procedures
Programme Management and Documentation
Monitor the in-patient Management of SAM
Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, and nutrition related commodities and data tools in the SC
Participate in the development and review of programme 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 IRC activities
Produce case studies related to patient care, at least one per quarter or as per line manager’s request
Evaluate regularly the impact of the activities and propose changes for improvement
Prepare weekly and monthly activities reports and any other ad hoc report that may be required
Support the supply chain management and forecast for medicines, medical supplies, Nutrition commodities (F-75, F-100, Resomal) and data tools
Monitor the stock of commodities, medicines, medical supplies: calculate needs, decide quantities to be delivered to the stabilization center
Plan logistics and materials needs for the SC
Participate in stakeholder meetings on crosscutting health issues
Facilitate integration of services for a holistic approach of SAM by working in collaboration with partners
Therapeutic Feeding Functions:
Checks the pharmacy correct drug preparation, storage and stock balance etc
Checks food stock: food consumption and cleaning of the store
Food distribution: works with hospital dietician to ensure meals distributed on time and respect of the quantity
Maintains and supervises quality of medical care dispensed: drugs distribution correct application of the medical protocols: clinical follow up, rehydration, detection in times of the medical complication
Nutritional follow up: correct measurements and follow-up of the weight and edema
Individual cards and the attendance register book correct filling
Ensure and quality checks admission and exit: respect of criteria
Ensures and role-models respect for the dignity of the patients and the accompanying caretaker
Resolution of problems occurring between the patient and the personnel
Ensure that mothers are well informed about the functioning of the center, the state and the evolution of their child.
Clinical Functions:
Set work schedule to include overnights shared with emergency hospital physicians
Clinical examination of all patients with signs of complicated pathologies or presenting complications or refer by the nurses
Prescription management and follow up of severe and complicated cases in consultation with hospital physician
Adaptation and change of specific medical treatment and differential diagnosis in partnership with hospital physician
Authorizes and interprets rapid clinical laboratory
Referral of patients to hospital and between hospital
Training of hospital IRC nurses on routine treatment prescription (theoretical and on job training)
Works in collaboration with the nurses to ensure medical care of quality
Works as a member of the team taking into consideration the non-medical problems encountered by the patients (feeding and psychosocial)
Develop relationship with medical counterparts with hospital
Staff Management:
Maintain an updated job description conduct interviews, orient new staff to the IRC and the stabilization center manager
Supervise the stabilization center staff (Nurse, help mothers, cleaner and registrars) directly provide ongoing leadership to the project team and oversee implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met
Provide ongoing supervision, leadership, training and technical support and guidance to nutrition staff and ensure all stabilization center staff adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of implementation
Overall responsibility for stabilization center staff team’s timesheet, workplan vacation schedules and staff training/development activities
Ensure performance management system documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly
Build staff capacity in workplan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities
Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessment exercise
Ensure stabilization center staff understands and follows IRC and donor policies and procedures
Participate in nutrition related meetings seminars and workshop and feed information acquired back into programming
Work and strengthen relationship with Borno State ministry of health and Hospital Management board UNICEF, BOSPHCDB and other partners implementing CMAM in the state
Hire, supervise, and build the capacity of team members in relevant technical and management competencies.
· Coach, train, supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting annual performance objectives, providing regular and timely positive and constructive feedback, and providing documented semi-annual performance reviews.
· Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
· Hold high-quality meetings with each direct report on a regular and predictable basis, at least monthly.
· Provide a measurable development plan including on-the-job learning with the aim of strengthening technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the team and providing guidance on career paths.
· As required identify staff performance issues and work with Human Resources to document and address these in accordance with the National Staff Employment Policies.
· Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions.
· Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.
· Look for opportunities to support staff in their career growth, where appropriate. As part of succession plan and nationalization goals, identify, train and develop capability and capacity of national staff to successfully transition role and responsibilities, by the end of assignment.
· Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures, and communicates through word and example a high standard of compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
Research, Learning and Analysis
· Conduct research on best practices in nutrition programming, identifying areas for improvement and innovation
· Analyze program data to inform decision-making and optimize outcomes
· Support learning and capacity-building initiatives for team members
· Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities in nutrition programming
· Contribute to reports, proposals, and other written materials
Coordination & Representation
· Coordinate with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth program implementation
· Represent the organization in meetings, workshops, and other forums
· Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies and NGOs
· Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and regulatory frameworks
· Facilitate information sharing and collaboration across teams and partners
Key Working Relationships
Position Reports to: Stabilization Center Manager
Indirect/Technical Reporting: Senior Health Outcome Manager
Position directly Supervises: Stabilization Center Nurse, Help Mother, Cleaners Registrar
Key Internal Contacts:
§ Country Program: Nigeria
§ Region/Global: West Africa
Key External Contacts:
Job Requirements
Education:
· Medical Degree (MBBS) from a recognized/accredited university in Nigeria and registered with Nigeria Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Dentist on board and
Work Experience:
· At least three (2) years post-graduation experience
Demonstrated Technical Skills:
· Previous experience with other local and International NGO’S
· Experience in Nutrition in community-based programs
· Training and experience in treatment of acute malnutrition
· Advocacy and logistics experience
Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:
· Excellent management skills
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to live under pressure in an unstable security environment
Languages:
· Fluency in English, Hausa spoken and written, Kanuri added advantage
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
· Excellent computer skills MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Epi- info/SPSS outlook and the internet
Ability to Travel: 100% of time if applicable
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