Nutrition Officer At AAH (4 Positions)

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Job Summary
The position is based in Monguno, Borno State and reports directly to the Sector Manager. The Nutrition Officer is required to implement the nutrition activities at the community.


Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure Nutrition and Health situation monitoring and mapping of sector activities.
• Conduct periodic Mass MUAC screening in operational areas in collaboration with Community Mobilization teams and care group promoters, volunteers; support Deputy Nutrition and Health manager in drafting report.
• Participate in conducting SMART/Rapid SMART surveys with technical support from Deputy HN Manager/Sector Manager.
• Regular monitoring and supervision of Community based nutrition and health service delivery to ensure that services are provided with recommended national technical standards.
• Regular monitoring and supervision of Community based nutrition and health service delivery to ensure that services are provided with recommended national technical standards.
• Develop LGA work plan with specific roles and responsibilities between Nut & Health Officers and Assistant Nut & Health Officers.
• Identify financial requirements, logistic needs, HR support in reference to work plan and inform Deputy Nut & Health manager to prepare budget forecast.
• Review financial, logistical and HR needs on a monthly & quarterly basis and share with deputy nutrition and health manager.
• Ensure that all health facilities/sites have adequate supplies to delivery uninterrupted health care services through identifying needs, informing line manager on regular basis.
• Systematic capacity building of SMOH staff on health service delivery (IMCI, Ante Natal & Post Natal Care, Delivery  services) including CMAM and SC management.
• Maintain and update information management, reporting and coordination.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field with 2 years working experience within humanitarian contexts, with at least 1 year in conflict/insecure contexts.
• Able and willing to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
• Capacity to supervise and coach health workers.
• Professional, motivated, flexible and culturally sensitive.
• Possess excellent team, budget, project management and representation competencies.
• Proficient in statistical softwares (Microsoft Office package, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.).
• Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.
• Fluent in English and other local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).
• Previous NGO experience in managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. Cash transfers, WASH, Nutrition).

The deadline for this position is Friday, September 7, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Advert may close before the due date once we receive application from qualified candidates.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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IYCF Officer At AAH (2 Positions)

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Job Summary

The position is based in Monguno, Borno state and work under the supervision of the Sector Manager - Nutrition. The IYCF Officer is required to directly implement nutrition activities at the community.


Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct capacity assessment of health facilities: baseline, progress and end line and to come up with reports of the same.
• Identify issues/problems and solutions as a result of the capacity assessment and progress assessment and in collaboration with the PM adequately implement solutions in order to resolve problems.
• Conduct rapid/detailed assessment of Infant and Young Child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at mobile clinics.
• Provide personalized IYCF counselling sessions to pregnant women for the preparation of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding and all mothers with children under 24 months.
• Ensure proper maintenance of IYCF integration with all CMAM components.
• Conduct Simple Rapid Assessment (SRA) of all mothers with children under 24 months that attend the OTP/SFP programme through the local Mobile clinics.
• Identify training needs of Health workers and Community Volunteers attached to facilities as well as conducting theoretical trainings if necessary followed by On Job Training (OJT).
• Conduct detailed assessment of child feeding practices in women that require additional support or reveal difficulties.
• Aid in establishing mother to mother support groups (Community Health Groups – CHGs) within the community to provide additional support for mothers and extend knowledge of good IYCF practices.
• Play an active role on advocacy to promote proper IYCF practices, antenatal and post-natal checkups, importance of institutional deliveries, vaccination and growth monitoring.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field. Higher level degree preferred
• Have a minimum of 2 years working experience in humanitarian contexts, with at least 1 year in conflict/insecure contexts including CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization.
• Have the ability and willingness to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field
• Have the willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult working conditions.
• Have the capacity to supervise and coach health workers.
• Have excellent team, budget and project management and representation competencies.
• Be proficient in statistics and other softwares (Microsoft Office package, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.)
• Be proficient with local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa).
• Have previous NGO experience managing mobilization in different interventions (i.e. cash transfers, WASH, Nutrition).

The deadline for this position is Wednesday, 5th September 2018 at 5:00 p.m. 

Please note we will only consider applications from female candidates for this position.

Qualified females are encouraged to apply.


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Health Officers At AAH (4 Positions)

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Job Summary
This position is based in Monguno and will directly report to the Sector Manager - Nutrition and Health. The Health Officer will be responsible for regular monitoring and supervision of facility based health service delivery to ensure that services are provided with recommended national technical standards in line with the project objectives.


Tasks and Responsibilities

• Update and maintain 5W/4W mapping (Health, and Nutrition sector) tool on a regular basis for the operational LGA.
• Situation monitoring and mapping of health sector activities in Borno State.
• Update tracking tool to monitor programme screening based data on acute malnutrition; collect health facility based disease surveillance reports and update morbidity reporting tool for assigned health facilities/LGAs.
• Participate in conducting SMART/Rapid SMART surveys.
• Participate with M&E team in the supervision of data collection for Nutrition KAP surveys; Baseline and End line Surveys.
• Develop monthly monitoring and supervision plan for the LGA.
• Develop LGA work plan with specific roles and responsibilities for each of the field staff.
• Identify financial requirements, logistic needs, HR support with reference to work plan.
• Monitor all health facilities/sites to ensure adequate supplies to delivery of uninterrupted health care services through needs identification.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in primary health care and maternal health in the humanitarian context.
• Previous experience in CMAM and IYCF program.
• While paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.
• Ability to work under pressure and react according to evolving context/situation.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
• Excellent skills in report writing.
• Excellent Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa and English.
• Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

The deadline for this position is Wednesday, 5 September, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.


Please note that advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Health Sector Manager At AAH

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Job Summary

This position is based in Damaturu and reports directly to the OFDA Project Manager. The Health Sector Manager (SMH) will be responsible for the overall management and technical direction of Action Against Hunger’s OFDA funded Health and Nutrition interventions that targets vulnerable population and host communities at the affected LGAs in Yobe State.


Task and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the short and long term plans for delivery of project services and provide guidance to the Nutrition and Health project team in the management of project interventions and/or activities for effective project impact.
• Work with the project team to develop the overall detailed project implementation plan for nutrition and health component in line with predefined project implementation work plan.
• Manage the assigned Nutrition and Health project interventions in order to meet the project objectives within budget and the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns (e.g. projected failure to meet objectives; increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under spending on project budget).
• Facilitate regular meetings to support information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
• Support the Regional Nutrition and Health Coordination team in ensuring the quality and pertinence of training programmes established for the AAH teams.
• Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor requirements and in accordance with Action Against Hunger, country and international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards.
• Support the implementation of the Health and Nutrition monitoring systems and record keeping methods that support routine data collection, analysis and reporting in line with the organization and donor expectations.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Nutrition/Nursing or Medicine or public health. Certificate in project management for development professionals will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in primary health care and maternal health in the humanitarian context.
• Previous experience in CMAM and IYCF program.
• Previous experience in a managerial role.
• Ability to plan and organize work Independent with appropriate follow through while paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.
• Ability to work under pressure and react according to evolving context/situation.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
• Excellent skills in report writing.
• Excellent Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa and English.
• Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

The deadline for this position is Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.


Please note that advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.


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IYCF Assistant At AAH (6 Positions)

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Job Summary

The position is based in Monguno, Borno state and work under the supervision of the Infant and Young Child Feeding Officer. The IYCF Assistant will support the IYCF Officer in conducting rapid/detailed assessment of infant and young child feeding practices in mothers/care givers at mobile clinics.


Tasks and Responsibilities

• Counselling the pregnant women for the preparation of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding.
• One to One tailored IYCF counselling sessions to all mothers with children under 24 months.
• Represent ACF and the program within the community.
• Conduct education sessions within the surrounding community on the importance of IYCF practices in conjunction with community mobilisers.
• Aid in establishing mother to mother support groups (Community Health Groups – CHGs) within the community to provide additional support for mothers and extend knowledge of good IYCF practices.
• Building effective liaison with government staff and involving them into IYCF care practices even in cooking demonstration (where applicable).

Position Requirements

• Minimum of Diploma in a Nutrition or Community Based Programming or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in CMAM, IYCF and community mobilization in humanitarian contexts (conflict/insecure contexts).
• Ability and willingness to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to screening sites.
• Capacity to supervise and coach health workers.
• Ability to work in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt.
• Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
• Excellent team, budget and project management and representation competencies.
• Proficiency with local languages (Kanuri, Fulani, Hausa) and English.

The deadline for this position is Thursday, 6th September 2018 at 5:00 p.m. 


Please note we will only consider applications from female candidates for this position.

Qualified females are encouraged to apply.


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CAREER: NIGERIA - A HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROJECT MANAGER IN MONGUNO

• POSITION: Nigeria- A Health and Nutrition Project Manager in Monguno
• LOCATION (CITY / REGION): Monguno
• TYPE OF COLLABORATION: salaried
• TYPE OF CONTRACT: CSD
• DATE OF TAKING A JOB: As soon as possible
• LENGTH OF THE POSITION:6 months minimum

JOB SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct management of Monguno Base Field Coordinator and with the technical support and supervision from the medical coordination team based in Maiduguri, the Health & Nutrition Project Manager role is to ensure an effective, timely and qualitative implementation of activities under his responsibility while abiding by PUI and donor requirements.

The Health & Nutrition Project Manager supervises the implementation of PUI health and nutrition intervention in Kukawa LGA while based in Monguno.

The intervention comprises the following main activities :

• Management of one Primary Health Care Center (PHC) in Kukawa Ward including comprehensive services of primary health care and an OTP

• Management of one Primary Health Care Center (PHC) in Cross Kauwa Ward including comprehensive services of primary health care, an OTP and a nutrition stabilization center (for complicated SAM cases)

• Management of one mobile health clinic based in Cross Kauwa Ward and covering populations unable to reach the PHC including primary health care services and OTP

• Management of the pharmacies of the facilities including on buffer pharmacy in Monguno linked to PUI central pharmacy based in Maiduguri

• Management of referral to secondary health facilities in Monguno

• Management of a Community Outreach Workers’ network (60 individuals receiving monthly incentives from PUI) engaged in health, nutrition, hygiene and protection oriented awareness raising and in multi-sector needs identification and internal / external referral

• The 2 health facilities are managed in direct collaboration with the Nigerian Ministry of Health (MoH) with some MoH staff present in the facility and receiving incentives from PUI.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Programs: He/She ensures proper implementation and monitoring of health & nutrition activities falling under his/her responsibility, while observing PUI’s health policy.

• Human Resources: He/She supervises the teams running the 2 PHCs and 1 MHC and the Community Outreach Network.

• Logistics and Administration: He/She ensures compliance of activities falling under his/her responsibility with logistical and administrative procedures.

• Representation: He/She represents the association before partners, authorities and local actors involved in the implementation of health and nutrition programs in Kukawa and Monguno LGAs.

• Safety: He/She contributes to efforts aimed at ensuring compliance with safety rules at the site, and transmits all information relating to safety concerns to his/her immediate supervisor.

• Strategy: He/She contributes to the development of new interventions on the basis of identified needs.

REQUIRED PROFILE

• Registered Nurse
• Residency in Medicine

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
2 -year experience in similar positions

APTITUDES 
TRANSVERSALES

• Good writing skills
• Very Strong Knowledge of Project Management

LANGUAGES

• French required
• English desirable

CONDITIONS
REMUNERATION
EMPLOYED with a Fixed-Term Contract

Monthly gross income: from 1 815 up to 2 145 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI.

SUPPORTED

• Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…

• Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation

• Housing in collective accommodation

• Daily living Expenses (« Per diem »)

HOLIDAYS

• Break Policy: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance

• Paid Leaves Policy: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

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Career: Nurse At ALIMA

The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) is an independent humanitarian medical NGO that was created in 2009 by professionals of humanitarian medicine. ALIMA’s mission is to provide medical care in emergency situations or medical catastrophes;

Nurse

The Alliance for International Medical Action is recruiting for its project in Askira-Uba

Main Purpose

• Provide nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients according to ALIMA protocols, universal hygienic standards and other procedures, in order to ensure a good delivery of care.

Job Description

• Implement and follow at all times the universal hygiene standards, security rules and other protocols and procedures regarding nursing and children nutrition matters.
• Ensure proper functioning of the Therapeutic Program. This includes:
• Daily collect the number of new admissions and exits and to check the attendance
• Calculate the quantity of food needed for the day based on the number of children registered
• Ensure triage of patients in waiting areas, detecting the priority acute cases, carrying out first aid care when necessary and referring them to the doctor if necessary.
• Carry-out all patient’s related tasks for the admission, weighing and measuring the children, identifying the degree and types of malnutrition, administration (patient card, register,..) etc.
• Ensure that medical and nutritional care is properly delivered to the patients and to daily follow the evolution of the patients.
• Carry-out consultations to children and their parents, undertaking a complete clinical examination of children, looking for associated pathologies, drawing up nutritional surveillance forms and milk cards, providing required vaccination, etc.
• Carry-out surveillance and follow-up of patients’ medical and nutritional evolution, identifying possible emergency situations arising and keeping doctors informed if necessary.
• Provide advice and inform children’s families about everything concerning the hospitalization, participate in the health education of the mothers and/or treatment process.
• Control all pharmacy, food, and medical equipment (carrying out inventories, checking its quality and its functioning, storage conditions, doing follow-up of expired drugs, etc.).
• Carry-out and supervise administrative procedures and documents (fill in patients files, forms, statistics, etc.), ensure an appropriate written/oral handover, and report any problematic situations and cases arising.

Requirements

• Education: Nursing diploma with nutritional training essential.
• Experience: Previous experience required. Experience with NGO desirable.
• Languages: English language essential. Local language desirable.
• Knowledge: Desirable computer literacy (word, excel)
• Skills:  Results, teamwork, commitment, flexibility, service
• Working conditions: Contract

Method of Application

• Submit your CV, qualifications and a cover letter with contact details to ALIMA’ Office in Askira-Uba (Uba, Borno State).
• Applications can be submitted in person or by email to: recruitment@nigeria.alima.ngo
• Please make sure to submit your application on or before this date. (September 11, 2018)

Important remarks
Only successful applicants will be called for interview.
No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process.

Mental Health Officer at World Health Organisation(WHO)

Mental Health Officer - (1803357)

Grade: NO-B

Contractual Arrangement: Individual service contractor

Contract duration: 3 Months

Job Posting: Jul 18, 2018, 1:11:37 PM

Closing Date: Aug 1, 2018, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location: Nigeria-Maiduguri

Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria

Schedule: Full-time

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Northeast of Nigeria is experiencing a humanitarian emergency affecting nearly 15 million people. It involves massive displacements of populations resulting in more than 2 million Internally Displaced People (IDPs). The IDPs live in densely populated clusters in camps or in host communities with poor sanitary conditions, and limited availability of food and basic services. It is estimated that nearly 4 million people are in need of health services. This humanitarian crisis with ongoing violence and displacement has impact on the health of the affected population including mental health. As a result of the disruption of the health delivery system and the relatively less emphasis given to mental health, there is a need to include mental health service as one of the essential health services.  

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Team Lead and under the overall guidance of the Incident Manager, the Mental Health Officer will be accountable for the effective day to day management of WHO mental health activities in line with the mhGAP approach, Sphere Project and Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) policies and strategies in the areas of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). The specific functions of the incumbent are:

• Facilitate training of PHC workers on MhGAP
• In collaboration with Borno state Neuro Psychiatry Hospital Organize and supervise mental outreach mental health services.
• Facilitate support to referral of patients to the state Neuropsychiatry hospital
• Provide timely analysed data on mental health services
• Support the assessment of mental health services in the state.
• Actively participate in the mental health related meetings
• Collaborate with partners on mental health through the mental health working group
• Perform other activities as required by the supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree/qualification as a Psychiatry Nurse or Clinical Psychologist from a recognized university/institute.

Desirable: Masters degree in Public Health from an accredited/recognized institute.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years’ experience in mental health in an international organization, NGO, government agencies or any other reputable organization

Desirable: Prior humanitarian working experience at field level with WHO, other UN agencies, health cluster partners, recognized humanitarian organizations or with an international non-governmental organization with expertise in mental health. 

Use of language skills

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English

Desirable: Working knowledge of ethnic languages would be an asset.

Skills

Specific skills required: 

• Good working of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Good knowledge of online data collection applications, statistical analysis packages (Stata, SPSS, etc.).

Nurse Anaesthetist At Abuja Clinics

Abuja Clinics, is a world class health facility dedicated to providing all your health needs, not only curative but also preventive. We boast of cutting edge equipment which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical conditions. We have highly trained and dedicated staff who provide excellent care.

Our computerized systems ensure confidentiality and continuity. We aim to set a standard for medical care hence we continue updating and upgrading to ensure that you get the best.

We are recruiting to fill this position.

Candidate Requirements

Registered Nurse and Midwifery certification, registered Nurse Anaesthetist certification with at least 2 years post qualification experience as a Nurse Anaesthetist.

Apply before Thursday, December 14, 2017.

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Nurse At FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.




Nurse – 3 positions
Job ID: 18790
Location: Ngala, Borno

Job Description
Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions


Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
• For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary.
• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions.
• Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures.
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration.
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.),
• Perform any other duties as may be required.
• This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Qualifications 

• B.Sc in  Nursing /Registered Nurse
• Desirable 2 to 3 years of previous experience in other NGO’s
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian organization is highly desirabl
• English language mandatory, Hausa/ Kanuri is a plus
• Results quality Orientation, Teamwork, Flexibility, Service Orientation, Stress Management
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task  Compassionate with good communication skills  Excellent teamwork skills
• Must be computer literate

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Branch Agent (Medical) At THT

Total Health Trust Limited (THT), Nigeria’s leading Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) was founded in 1997 and commenced operations in June 1998. Renowned by our stakeholders for our reliability, we have been connecting our members to healthcare providers since 1998.
Our unrivalled 18 years industry track record has seen us build a formidable reputation in Nigeria and we remain the HMO of choice for over 300,000 members and over 500 corporate clients and government institutions. We were the first HMO to be registered in Nigeria and 18 years later, we are still number one in the market. We are one of the very few HMOs that can boast the financial and technical backing of a world class company – Liberty Health (a member of the Liberty Group).
The organization further prides itself with its rich culture of Respect, Compassion, Pride and Expertise.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Branch Agent (Medical)
Location: Kaduna

Job Description:
• To manage specific cases in the branch in order to get the best outcome
• To facilitate the process of pre-authorisations and authorisations between the provider and the scheme and to give feedback to the relevant party concerned
• To facilitate resolution of all queries from providers and members within the branch on specific cases and within the agreed SLA
• To facilitate the investigation of potential fraudulent claims within the specific branch and provide feedback to the Branch manager
• Hospital visits regarding specific branch cases
• To provide services in the accreditation and re-accreditation of branch providers to ensure that provider facilities and services are up to standard as per the agreed standards using a standardized checklist
• To adhere to and live the organizational values
• Following Head Office approval, to ensure a successful provider forum is held as stipulated
• To ensure provider education is done and ensure product knowledge and processes are understood towards seamless service delivery to enrollees

Requirements:
• Candidate must be a registered nurse 
• Candidate must have atleast 1 year medical experience
• Candidate must be very proficient in Microsoft office packages

Other requirements:
• Good organizational and planning capabilities
• Innovative and quick thinking capabilities
• Adaptive
• Decision Making skill and Excellent Customer Service Skill
• Integrity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adaptive, expertise, Result-Oriented, Relationship Skill
• Working with people
• Interpersonal Skill
• Must be a good collaborator/Team player

Deadline for Application:
September 22, 2017

Nurse Intern @ Total Health Trust

Internship

Total Health Trust Limited (THT) , Nigeria’s leading Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) was founded in 1997 and commenced operations in June 1998. Renowned by our stakeholders for our reliability, we have been connecting our members to healthcare providers since 1998. 

Our unrivaled 18 years industry track record has seen us build a formidable reputation in Nigeria and we remain the HMO of choice for over 300,000 members and over 500 corporate clients and government institutions. We were the first HMO to be registered in Nigeria and 18 years later, we are still number one in the market. We are one of the very few HMOs that can boast the financial and technical backing of a world class company – Liberty Health (a member of the Liberty Group). 

The organization further prides itself with its rich culture of Respect, Compassion, Pride and Expertise. 

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

• Job Title: Nurse Intern 

• Location: Kaduna 

Job Description:

• To manage specific cases in the branch in order to get the best outcome
• To facilitate the process of pre-authorisations and authorisations between the provider and the scheme and to give feedback to the relevant party concerned
• To facilitate resolution of all queries from providers and members within the branch on specific cases and within the agreed SLA
• To facilitate the investigation of potential fraudulent claims within the specific branch and provide feedback to the Branch manager
• Hospital visits regarding specific branch cases
• To provide services in the accreditation and re-accreditation of branch providers to ensure that provider facilities and services are up to standard as per the agreed standards using a standardized checklist
• To adhere to and live the organizational values
• Following Head Office approval, to ensure a successful provider forum is held as stipulated
• To ensure provider education is done and ensure product knowledge and processes are understood towards seamless service delivery to enrollees

Requirements:

• Candidate must be a fresh registered nurse

Other requirements:

• Good organizational and planning capabilities
• Innovative and quick thinking capabilities
• Adaptive
• Decision Making skill and Excellent Customer Service Skill
• Integrity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adaptive, expertise, Result-Oriented, Relationship Skill
• Working with people
• Interpersonal Skill
• Must be a good collaborator/Team player

Deadline for Application:
September 22, 2017

Operating Theater Staff Nurse AUN - Yola

Staff Nurse 

The American University Of Nigeria (AUN) - Yola

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world. 


The American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below, this position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria: 

Job Title: Staff Nurse 
Location : Yola, Adamawa 
Department: AUN Clinic (Operating Theater) 

Job Summary 
The Staff Nurse is charged with the responsibility of assisting in the assessment and implementation of patient care needs within the operating theatre and ensure all patients are treated in a professional manner and that confidentiality is adhered to. 

He/she will also provide skilled assistance without direct supervision to demonstrate procedures to the staff as required as well as performing operating theatre practice in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities 

• To participate as a scrubbed and circulating member of the nursing team during surgical procedures and carry out the necessary safety checks as laid down by policy and procedures. 
• To report mishaps, accidents, and complaints to the Sister-in-Charge in accordance with health center policy. 
• To keep abreast of new developments in operating team nursing to maintain professional awareness. 
• To teach theatre nursing skills to new and junior members of staff where appropriate. 
• To assist in the preparation and clearing of the theatres in accordance with the daily operating lists. 
• To demonstrate an understanding of and use of specialist equipment. 
• To ensure that agreed stock levels are maintained and consumption levels are monitored and utilized effectively. 
• To participate in on-call duties to provide 24-hour cover. 
• To maintain safe and acceptable standards of practice in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work policies and the code of professional conduct. 
• To discuss and promote innovative procedures involving patient care. 

Job Requirements 

• Min Required Experience: Not Specified 
• Min Qualification: Bachelor's Degree/HND 
• Desired Courses: • Nursing 

Other Requirements:
Position Requirements 

• Nursing Certificate 
• Valid License to practice/Nursing registration 
• Minimum of Two(2) years of direct work experience 
• Basic Nursing Ethic 
• Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary 
• Flexible with time 
• Ability to learn 
• Attention to detail 
• Capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency. 

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. 
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques 
• To ensure the communication of relevant information to appropriate persons. 
• To promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with all members of the team and with other departments within the health center. 
• To assist with the instruction of new staff and demonstration of procedures and policies. 
• Knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette. 
• Tactfulness and professionalism 

Description of Benefits 
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University. 

How to Apply 
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, cover letters and references to: recruitment@aun.edu.ng 
The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Health and Nutrition Manager At Intersos

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:         Health and Nutrition Manager
Location:         Ngala, Diwka, Bama - Borno 
Starting date:  ASAP
Reporting to:   International Medical Doctor
Duration:         12 months


Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision of the International Medical Doctor, s/he will provide professional technical advice on project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition and Health programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and enhancing teamwork and capacity building.


Responsibilities
Management of the Health and Nutrition Program:

• Participate in the development of health and nutrition sector budgets and following up on their effective implementation.

• Develop health and nutrition sector work plans for all the INTERSOS health and nutrition grants.

• Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of health and nutrition project activities.

• Conduct health and nutritional surveillance in the programme sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs) based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.

• Work with the field based health and nutrition staff and community health Volunteers to establish, implement and monitor community based management of acute malnutrition activities, coupled with patient follow up, referrals and education for their better management at community level.

• Coordinate with other INTERSOS departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans for community Health Volunteers (CHV’s).

• Assist in response and management of any health and nutrition emergency and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.

• Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in various health facilities.

• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly.

• Participate actively in planned programme Rapid Health and Nutrition assessment/surveys.

• Monitoring and supervising both INTERSOS and MOH staff seconded to INTERSOS to ensure work is performed efficiently.

• Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner.

• Oversee continuous training programs for the health and nutrition staff.

• Review personnel issues and concerns of health and nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.

• Participate in recruitment of health and staff as appropriate.

• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the INTERSOS health and nutrition team.

• Supervise the use of materials, equipment and supplies for the intervention.

• Identify opportunities for program development

Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor’s university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Nursing, Public health and Nutrition.

• Five years of relevant professional work experience, including in a developing country, in public health or nutrition

• Background/familiarity with Emergency.

• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri and Hausa Languages

• Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player.

• Must possess the ability to learn with speed and ease.

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, power point presentation etc.)

• Strong sense of responsibility, methodical and accurate with high organizational skills

• Honesty and integrity and able to cope with stressful situations.

• Manages effectively his own time as well as flexible and available to work over time when needed

• Willing to be deployed to the newly liberated local government areas.

Desired:

• Prior experience working for humanitarian agencies.
• Knowledge of the operational area.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should sending their CV's, with the "Job Title" clearly indicated in the subject line of the mail to pm.health.nut.maiduguri.nigeria@intersos.org

Or 

Deliver Application in a seal envelop with the title of the post clearly marked to: 

INTERSOS Office,

39, Doctor's Quarters - Old GRA,

Maiduguri,

Borno State.

Stabilization Nurses, Banki - Maiduguri

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Stabilization Nurses, Banki

Description:

Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.

FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Position is responsible for nutrition rehabilitation among admitted cases through treatment of clinical 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 counseling, and capacity building and technical support to the SC and pediatric Unit in the management of complications associated with severe acute malnutrition.

• Ensure effective management of complications related in the hospitalized cases

• Effectively following the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM cases with complications.

• Work closely with SC and Pediatric staff to ensure all SC protocols are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP.

• Prepare plan of action for effective SC implementation in consultation with the SC Supervisor and Pediatrician.

• Ensure all criteria are respected and documented, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP.

• Ensure comprehensive health checks, checking Vitals, frequent medicines and feed administration and treatment according to the protocols.

• Ensure timely therapeutic preparation, provision and monitoring.

• Completing and updating the patient file to ensure a track of patient progress

• Ensure adequate availability of all medical and therapeutic feed supply and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistic.

• Follow-up and provide feedback to the SC 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

• Ensure cases not meeting admission criteria return home or referred to the appropriate programme as early as possible and counsel the family why their child is not admitted

• Through liaison with the community health worker and mother-to-mother support group facilitator mobilizers and nutrition volunteers, provide effective follow up of default case.

• Provide key health and education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocol and guideline.

• Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the SC.

• Follow-up and ensure good interaction with the beneficiaries.

• If there is a problem, find out what is wrong and find a solution or else contact your immediate supervisor.

• Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor. 

• Network and coordinate with the relevant units in the hospital 

• 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

• Liaison with the Paediatric unit, pharmacy, store, EPI and MNCH as and when required.

• Add the activities linked to health and nutrition education in the protocols.

• Participate in the follow-up of orders and consumption.

• Compile the statistical data (admission, default, cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities 

• Facilitate Ward rounds with the nutritionist and medical officer 

• Prepare and update the medical and nutritional record for Ward rounds on a regular basis.

• Convene the ward rounds and update on patient progress.

• Preparation and Administration of Therapeutic feeds/medicines with recording of patient progress.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to work in the intensive care settings and able to respond properly to live saving emergencies and resuscitation.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Nursing

• Registered Nurse

• 2-3 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector

• Experience working with a humanitarian organization

• Fluent in English and Hausa

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. 

Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.