Nurse Vacancy at the International Medical Corps (IMC)

Position Title: Nurse.

INTRODUCTION :-

Nurse job opportunity is available at International Medical Corps (IMC) for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Program Background

IMC’s curative and preventive nutrition intervention has expanded to 15 OTPs in Damboa, Jere, Konduga and MMC LGAs.
The curative component targets children, 6-59 months with SAM. Community health volunteers screen and refer children with a MUAC <11.5cm or WHZ < -3 or those with grade + or ++ or edema to OTP sites for treatment.
SAM cases are treated at the OTP using RUTF, deworming and Vitamin supplementation. Children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications or those <6 months are referred to stabilization centers.
In addition, caregivers of children 6-59 months are trained on how to measure MUAC. If a caregiver identifies a child with SAM these are re-assessed by the CHV and if confirmed, the child is referred to the OTP.
These children receive nutrition support through RUTF based on their weight, treated for infections using routine medication and screened and treated for malaria.
The severely acutely malnourished who are 24-59 months are de-wormed.
All severely acutely malnourished without edema receive routine vitamin A supplementation and zinc supplements for those that present with diarrhea, whilst those presenting with malnutrition and medical complications are to stabilization centers for specialized treatment.

Job Summary

The principal objective of the Stabilization Centre (SC) Nurse role is to manage acute malnutrition as part of the basic health services in line with the national and international guidelines.
The SC Nurse is responsible for nutrition rehabilitation of the admitted children through treatment of medical complications of Severe Acute Malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health and nutrition counselling.
The SC Nurse is also responsible for ensuring quality of services through capacity building and technical support to the SC nutrition assistants in the management of complications associated with Severe Acute Malnutrition in line with the SC national and international protocols.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

Ensuring comprehensive medical examination, vital signs, frequent medicines and treatment according to the protocols.
Following and adhering to the current protocols on drug administration i.e. antibiotics, antimalarial, anthelminthic.
Ensuring timely therapeutic preparation and administering the appropriate feeds and medicines for the malnourished children in the SC.
Carrying out daily nutritional status monitoring of severely malnourished children as prescribed in the protocol.
Providing appropriate nutrition counselling and health education to the mothers and caretakers in the SC based on the protocols and guidelines.
Ensuring adequate availability of all drugs and nutrition supply and ensuring stock is pre-positioned as planned.
Consulting and informing the SC Doctor and/or Nutrition Manager on issues that may affect the smooth operations of the stabilization Centre.
Ensuring proper handing over of duties within the SC.
Preparing and updating the medical and nutritional record for ward rounds on a daily basis.
Ensuring all criteria are adhered to and documented, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP
Completing and updating the patient file to ensure a track of patient progress.
Compiling the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and drafting a report on activities.
Maintaining supply consumption reports.

Code of Conduct:

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.
If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within IMC and amongst beneficiaries served by IMC.
Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

Registered Nurse with a Degree in Nursing from a recognized Nursing institute.
Over two (2) years’ experience in CMAM and IYCF programmes
NYSC Certificate or Exemption letter
Valid and current practicing license.
Excellent report-writing skills
Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa
Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles.

Key Competencies:

Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and utilization of the internet
Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver IMC’s strategic objectives.
Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations

Apply Before :-

19th June, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications addressed to the “Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps” via the email: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org

Note

We are an equal opportunity organization So Borno State Based candidates are Strongly encouraged to apply for this position
Candidates MUST state the position and location they are applying for as the subject of their email, application letter and curriculum vitae should be in a single Microsoft Word Document, otherwise applications will not be considered.
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Position: Nigerian nationals only

WHO IS International Medical Corps (IMC)?

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.

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