The position holder is responsible for participating in the nutritional case management of children suffering from acute malnutrition under the supervision of the nutritional nurseand according to INTERSOS nutritional and hygiene protocols to improve the health conditions of the targeted population.
Region: Maiduguri, Magumeri, and Dikwa
Responsibilities
- Carry out basic health care (swabbing, applying local treatments, etc.
- Following the rules on hygiene and asepsis.
- Inform caretakers on the functioning of the center: lay out, daily activity plan (number and frequency of the meals, medical visit, weight measurement, etc.) and other general information.
- Distribute meals according to medical prescriptions for each patient, ensuring that no other food is given in phase 1 and maintain hygienic conditions while doing this.
- Report on daily basis intakes of the patients under nutritional treatment.
- Guides the implementation of PSS programming with a focus on technical aspects and quality assurance through close.
- Stimulate mothers to breast-feed.
- Monitor and report weight and other vital indicators, if necessary, (temperature, heart and respiratory rates) of each patient.
- Report the nurse pathologic symptoms such as, apathetic, anorexia, not drinking, vomiting, fever, dehydration, diarrhea, etc.
- Apply the correct procedures in the event of a fever (damping down, providing liquids, etc.) or hypothermia (kangaroo method, survival blanket, etc.).
- Supervise drinking water availability in the ward and ensure it is well identified.
- Supervise that the premises and materials remain clean.
- Provide hygienic training and sanitation education to children, mothers and the targeted population.
- Prepare RESOMAL.
Position Requirements
Education:
- Diploma/Certificate in CHEW
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a Nutrition Assistant and previous experience in other NGO’s
Professional experience:
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Behavioural Flexibility and Stress Management
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Respect and adherence to protection principles
- Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility
Professional Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in supervising and training others in a team setting.
Personal requirements:
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Behavioural Flexibility and Stress Management
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Respect and adherence to protection principles
- Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility.
Languages:
- Knowledge and fluency in English and local languages (Hausa and Kanuri) will be an asset.
Important note
ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contactedPlease note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
All interested and qualified candidates should apply below: