CMAM Service Provider at Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD)

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Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) is a children and women’s rights national non-governmental organization supporting the Humanitarian, Development and Peace (HDP) nexus. CASFOD envisions a world where all people even in remote areas of the world hold the power to create opportunities for themselves and others.

Experience1 – 3 years
Location Borno

Role Purpose:

The CMAM Service Provider is responsible for the direct and effective implementation of the Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) and/or Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) components of CMAM. This role involves the accurate assessment, treatment, monitoring, and counselling of children (and sometimes pregnant/lactating women) suffering from acute malnutrition, ensuring adherence to national and international protocols to achieve successful recovery and prevent relapse. The provider is a key link between the community and the formal health system for malnutrition treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessment and Admission:

Conduct thorough anthropometric assessments (weight, height/length, MUAC, bilateral pitting edema) for all children and relevant individuals presenting for CMAM services.
Assess for medical complications and danger signs, and evaluate appetite using the appetite test.
Accurately apply admission and discharge criteria for OTP and SFP based on national guidelines.
Ensure proper registration and documentation of all beneficiaries in relevant registers and individual treatment cards.

Treatment and Management:

Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP):

Provide Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) to children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) without complications, based on their weight and age.
Administer routine medications (e.g., broad-spectrum antibiotics, deworming, Vitamin A, measles vaccination if needed) according to protocol.
Monitor the child\’s progress weekly, identifying improvements, deterioration, or non-response.
Provide clear instructions to caregivers on RUTF administration, hygiene, and danger signs requiring immediate return.
Refer complicated cases or those failing to respond to a Stabilization Centre (SC) or higher-level care.

Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP):

Provide Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) or other fortified blended foods to children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM).
Conduct regular anthropometric monitoring to ensure progress and prevent deterioration to SAM.
Provide targeted nutrition and hygiene education.

Counselling and Education:

Provide comprehensive Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling, emphasizing exclusive breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding practices, and dietary diversity.
Counsel caregivers on hygiene practices, safe water, and sanitation.
Educate caregivers on danger signs of malnutrition and other illnesses, and the importance of timely follow-up.
Address misconceptions and cultural barriers related to feeding and treatment.

Data Management and Reporting:

Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records of all beneficiaries, including admission details, weekly progress, RUTF/RUSF consumption, and discharge outcomes.
Compile and summarize daily, weekly, and monthly program data (e.g., admissions, discharges, defaulters, recoveries) for reporting to the Nutrition Officer/Coordinator.
Ensure data quality and consistency.

Supply Chain Management:

Monitor stock levels of nutrition commodities (RUTF, RUSF, therapeutic milk, routine medications) at the site level.
Ensure proper storage conditions to prevent spoilage or damage.
Prepare accurate requests for resupply to avoid stock-outs.

Coordination and Referral:

Coordinate closely with CMAM Screeners, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs), and local health facility staff.
Facilitate timely and appropriate internal and external referrals (e.g., from community to OTP/SFP, from OTP to SC, to WASH, health, or protection services).
Participate in review meetings and contribute to program adjustments based on field observations.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor\’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health, Nursing, Community Health Extension Work (CHEW), Clinical Medicine, or a related medical/health field.
Minimum of 1-3 years of proven experience in direct implementation of Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programs.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with anthropometric measurements, appetite testing, and administering routine medications within a CMAM context.
Strong experience in providing Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling.
Proficient in data collection, record-keeping, and basic reporting for nutrition programs.
Experience working in community settings and with vulnerable populations.
Prior experience in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, or similar humanitarian/emergency contexts, is a significant advantage.

Application closing: 4, August 2025.