Vacancy at International Medical Corps (IMC) for Study Nutrition Assistant - 6 slots

Employment Nigeria 08-Sep-2017 SOKOTO , Health NGO

International Medical Corps (IMC) a humanitarian, non-profit organization in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public Health (USA) and Epicentre (France), will be supporting a research study, “Reducing the frequency of follow up and task sharing in the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition.”

The aim of the research study is to test a new model of care, using a monthly schedule of follow-up with caregiver support for at-home surveillance in the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM). The research study will be conducted in Sokoto state (Wamako and Binji LGAs) beginning in June 2017.

Study Nutrition Assistants will be responsible for the correct implementation of study procedures at the study site and coordination with study and partner staff (IMC and SMoH) to ensure proper application of the study protocol and national CMAM guidelines.

POSITION : Study Nutrition Assistant

Responsibilities

Contribute to study activities, with the support and supervision of study nurses, including but not limited to:
- Deliver educational sessions for caregiver home surveillance (5 sites with monthly follow-up only)
- Assure adherence to correct schedule of outpatient follow-up (e.g. monthly vs. weekly) as per site assignment
- Support IMC nurse supervisor, care group promoters and community volunteers to ensure appropriate home follow-up of children based on the study protocol
Work closely with study staff, SMoH staff and IMC nutrition officer to ensure correct implementation of study procedures and national CMAM protocol, including admission/discharge criteria
Support care group promoters and community volunteers to ensure appropriate home follow-up of children based on the study protocol
Organize and securely maintain all individual records on site until child discharge
Prepare and record individual records to be transferred for data entry at discharge
Complete study questionnaires on a daily basis and ensure data collected is complete, consistent and accurate
Maintain close communication with study staff and IMC staff to track study progress, monitor logistical needs/study supplies at site, and anticipate challenges
Ensure respect for the dignity of CMAM beneficiaries, study participants and program staff
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Valid and current practicing license
B.Sc in Community Health Extension or any degree in Food Science and other related Natural Sciences and over One (1)years’ experience in nutrition/CMAM programming.
Junior community health extension worker with over three (3) years’ experience in CMAM programmes
Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa
Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles

Skills:

Ability to respect confidentiality of data collected and dignity of participants/ beneficiaries is essential
Extremely flexible, motivated and have the ability to cope with stressful situations
Experience with research is a plus
Strong oral and written communication skills
Should be a team player and culturally sensitive
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, and spreadsheets.

How To Apply
Candidates should send their Applications and CV's addressed to the "Human Resource Manager", International Medical Corps via: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org with position applied for as the subject

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Vacancy at International Medical Corps (IMC) for Study Nutrition Assistant - 6 slots

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