Vacancy at FHI 360 for Clinical Nutritionist - 3 slots

Employment Nigeria 08-Sep-2017 BORNO , Health NGO

FHI 360 a nonprofit human development organization. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.

POSITION : Clinical Nutritionist

Responsibilities

Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the OTP/SFP sites.
Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor
Supervise medicines administration in OTP activities
Follow and respect the current protocols specially drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria, polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/ Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW.
Add the activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols.
Participate in the follow-up of orders and consumption.
Achieve ideal weight gain for enrolled patients as early as possible.
Responsible for better nutrition among communities through treatment clinical symptoms of severe acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic food, routine drugs, health and nutrition education and capacity building and technical support to the ministry of health in the management of severe acute malnutrition.
Ensure effective management of clinical and other ailments at OTP
Plan and organize OTP at designated distribution sites in liaison with OTP Supervisor and DNPM.
Work closely with FHI 360 staffs to ensure all aspects of the programme are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP and the programme is well integrated into the health systems.
Work closely with the teams to ensure all children are screened correctly
Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP/Stabilization.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the protocols.
Ensure correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program.
Timely identification of complications, non-responder, and referrals to the SC.
Review the forms completed by staff to ensure completion, accuracy and coherence.
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
Follow-up and provide feedback to the PHC Doctor/ OTP Supervisor on the amount and quality of the treatment supplies if it does not comply with specified quality standards.
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner.
Through liaison with the community health workers and mother-to-mother group facilitator, provide effective follow up of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the programme, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight, and children with social problems etc.
Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based the protocol and guidelines.
Analyze the nutritional situation.
Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors
Establish good relationship with the Local Government Area authorities and community leaders.
Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO)
Establish a good understanding of the program within the community
Establish link and meetings with the community leaders and different group existing in the working area.

Others

Inform PHC Doctor/ OTP Supervisor and the Deputy of any professional problems encountered.
Conduct all duties in a professional manner following FHI 360 Nigeria staff regulations and charter.
Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work.
Also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.

Qualifications

Bachelors of Nursing
Must be a Registered Nurse
1-2 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Experience working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent in English and Hausa

Skills :

Ability and willingness to travel to villages and stay at the field if required.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working clinical setting is an asset.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.

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Vacancy at FHI 360 for Clinical Nutritionist - 3 slots

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