Posted on: Tue 26-03-2024

The International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. BIU Office is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.

Under the supervision of the BIU Health Team Leader, the incumbent will be part of the team implementing Health and Nutrition activities in an assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR). S/he will be the focal point for all matters related to the ICRC-supported nutrition component in the Primary Health Care program in higher AoR. This covers the implementation of Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) activities at the facility and community levels. The overall goal will be to set up and operationalize Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) centres and stabilisation Centres (SC), form and activate IYCF support groups, strengthen coordination between sectors (intra) and other actors (inter) and ensure scale-up and integration of nutrition activities in mainstream health and EcoSec activities in the assigned AoR.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish foster linkage between the health facility and the community in the respective catchment areas.
• Training of health workers and community volunteers (CVs) on different health issues including IYCF, hygiene promotion and malnutrition
• Develop the technical capacity of PHCC staff implementing CMAM and IYCF through on-the-job mentoring.
• In collaboration with the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), the State Ministry of Health (SMoH), Local
• Government Authorities (LGAs) nutrition focal and facility in charge, ensure case finding through screening and defaulter tracing is functional at all health facilities and there is a link between facility and community nutrition activities and services. Monitor and analyse consumption of therapeutic feeds in collaboration with the Health Delegate and Nutrition Health
• Delegates (ND) identify solutions to overcome any inconsistencies in stock.
• Ensure adequate linkage between the OTP centres and SCs to ensure smooth referral processes for children referred to the SC from OTP and SC back to OTP.
• Monitor the achievement of nutrition objectives as per the PfR (planning for results) and the related Plan of Action
• Train and mentor SC supervisors to train SC staff on clinical management of paediatric SAM inpatients with complications in line with the national protocols.
• Collaborate with all other ICRC departments and sectors to ensure nutrition activities are integrated.
• Ensure proper records are kept of alt expenditure (e.g. WAD) and usage of materials
• Ensure that documentation is properly done for all items distributed (donation certificates, delivery notes, beneficiary lists and supply request orders)
• Ensures that health workers in supported facilities and CVs have the supplies necessary to do their jobs (e.g. registers, flip charts, lesson plans)
• Prepare IYCF monthly reports using the information provided by health workers and Community Volunteers
• To provide reports according to the requirements of the BIU Health team Leader, MUB Health Delegate and ABJ Nutrition
• Delegate (Quarterly reports, Monthly nutrition narratives, CMAM and SC databases, Bi-weekly updates, success stories,
• case studies etc.).  
• Together with the Health Delegate, monitor, report and follow all suspected or confirmed outbreaks including but not limited to malnutrition and disease outbreaks, especially of preventable diseases.

Education and Experience Required

• Medical Doctor or University degree in Nurse/Midwife; registered with strong 5 years experience in Public Health and nutrition.
• Paediatric and nutritional clinical experience an advantage
• Excellent spoken and written English and knowledge of the local language (Hausa) is an advantage.
• Very good understanding of culture/health structure in Northeast
• Applicants should have Nigerian nationality or hold a working permit.

Desired Profile and Skills

• Computer literacy; proficient in Microsoft Office software skills (Outlook, Excel PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to work within a team and experience in dealing with health authorities and MoH staff.
• Good negotiation and diplomatic skills

How to Apply

Click on the link or scan the QR code below to access the application page; Application Link

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Send Curriculum vitae, letter of motivation, and Certificates to [email protected] Indicate “ABJ202400452 Health FO 2 BIU" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role that disregards the online application Ms Form will not be taken into consideration)

The deadline for the submission of applications will be 01.04.2024, 16:30hrs. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment) We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; Female & People Living with Disability applicants are encouraged to apply.

ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

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