FHI 360 Latest Jobs Vacancies

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 below:

Job
Title: Midwife
Job ID: 18783
Location: Ngala, Borno
Slot: 2

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
The Midwife/Skilled Birth Attendant will assist female patients in all stages
of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. He/she will also provide antenatal
and postnatal advice and support to women and their families:

Works
as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to
provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
Provides
direct patient care and accompany in the management of pre-natal,
antenatal, inpatient and follow-up care for women (including deliveries).
Provides
comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services
including family planning counselling and services to prevent and treat
malaria, tetanus, STI, HIV.
Provides
training and management in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission
(PMTCT) of HIV
Provides
reproductive health services and counselling to adolescents in the
prevention of teen pregnancy, transmission of STI/HIV, and sexual violence
related injuries.
Adheres
to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
Participates
in outreach and community health programs (as required)
Participates
in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
Plans
care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
Provision
of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound
dressings clinical observations etc.
Maintains
all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
Maintain
adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables &
instruments utilized(if any)
Ensure
high quality maternal health services at all project sites.
Works
with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline
data over the life of the project
Compiles
and submits periodic reports
Ensures
adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained at all
times.
Performs
any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

1-3years
experience in nursing
Must
be a Registered Nurse/Midwife
Must
be fluent in English and Hausa
Previous
experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

Job
Title: Stabilization
Nurse
Job ID: 18715
Location: Banki, Borno
Slots: 3

Description

Northeast
Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast
number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
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.
These
IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and
resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and
food insecurity.

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s
Degree in Nursing
2-3
years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered
Nurse
Experience
working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent
in English and Hausa

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.

Job
Title: Assistant
Technical Officer-Primary Health Care
Job ID: 18756
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

The
ATO-Primary Health Care will provide programmatic and operational support
in one of the three field sites’s health clinics. Under the supervision of
the Primary Health Care Coordinator, the s/he will manage all activities
related to the health clinic while ensuring the quality of services are
delivered.

Duties
and Responsibilities

Provide
day to day operational and programmatic support to health clinic.
Works
closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according
to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Build
capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs) through organized trainings.
Serves
as company liaison to external organizations at coordination meetings and
conference as assigned.
Oversees
all aspects of assigned field site’s PHC activities.
Perform
other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MB.BS/MD/PHD
or similar degree with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in clinical care
with a sound understanding of RH in humanitarian relief settings.
Possession
of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
Familiarity
with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly
desirable.

Job
Title: Assistant
Technical Officer-Environmental Health
Job ID: 18769
Location: Dikwa, 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

The
ATO-Environmental Health will provide technical and programmatic support
in one of the three field sites. Under the supervision of the WASH
Coordinator, the h/she will monitor and train Community Volunteers on
their hygiene promotion to IDPs.
Other
responsibilities will also include training volunteers and community/camp
leaders on safe waste management practices, and providing support on
activities related to environmental health at the health clinic.

Duties
and Responsibilities

Provide
day to day operational and programmatic support to all WASH & Health
activities.
Works
closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according
to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Build
capacity of Community Volunteers (CHWs) through waste management trainings
and hygiene promotion.
Oversee
activities related to hygiene and environmental health promotion at field
site and additionally, at the health facilities.
Perform
other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BA/BS
in field related to WASH with 1 to 3 years’ relevant experience with a
sound understanding of hygiene in humanitarian relief settings.
Familiarity
with Humanitarian NGOs.

Job
Title: Stabilization
Nurse
Job ID: 18716
Location: Ngala, Borno
Slots: 4

Description

Northeast
Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast
number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance.
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.
These
IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and
resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and
food insecurity.

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.
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
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
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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s
Degree in Nursing
2-3
years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered
Nurse
Experience
working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent
in English and Hausa

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.

Job
Title: Stabilization
Nurse
Job ID: 18698
Location: Dikwa, Borno
Slots: 3

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
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.
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.
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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s
Degree in Nursing
2-3
years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in the NGO sector
Registered
Nurse
Experience
working with a humanitarian organization
Fluent
in English and Hausa

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.

Job
Title: Clinical
Nutritionist
Job ID: 18714
Location: Ngala, Borno
Slot: 4

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

Position
is 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.
Achieve
ideal weight gain for enrolled patients as early as possible.
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
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.
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.
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.

Additional
Responsibilities:

This
job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will
also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting
and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned
task.
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.

Qualifications

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

Skills
& Experience:

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.

Job
Title: Nurse
Job ID: 18788
Location: Banki LGA, Borno
Slot: 3

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.

Qualifications

B.Sc
degree Nursing /Registered Nurse
Desirable
2 to 3 years of previous experience in other NGO’s
Previous
experience working in a humanitarian organization is highly desirable
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

Salary
& Benefit
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package.

Job
Title: Clinical
Nutritionist
Job ID: 18699
Location: Dikwa, Borno
Slot: 3

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

Position
is 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.
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.
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.

Additional
Responsibilities:

This
job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will
also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting
and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned
task.
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.

Qualifications

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

Skills
& Experience:

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.

Job
Title: Clinical
Nutritionist
Job ID: 18713
Location: Banki, Borno
Slot: 3

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

Position
is 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.
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.
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.

Additional
Responsibilities:

This
job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will
also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting
and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned
task.
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.

Qualifications

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

Skills
& Experience:

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.