International
Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization
dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training,
relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and
nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political,
non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life
through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity
in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to
local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with
the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations.
Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, non-profit organization
dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training,
relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and
nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, non-political,
non-sectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life
through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity
in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to
local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with
the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations.
We
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job
Title: Study
Nutrition Assistant
Location: Sokoto Office
Slot: 6 (For Nigeria Nationals only)
Title: Study
Nutrition Assistant
Location: Sokoto Office
Slot: 6 (For Nigeria Nationals only)
Job
Summary
Summary
- International
Medical Corps (IMC), in collaboration with the Harvard School of Public
Health (USA) and Epicentre (France), will be supporting a research study,
“Reducing the frequency of follow up and task sharing in the treatment of
uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition.” - The
aim of the research study is to test a new model of care, using a monthly
schedule of follow-up with caregiver support for at-home surveillance in
the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM). The
research study will be conducted in Sokoto state (Wamako and Binji LGAs)
beginning in June 2017. - IMC
seeks to recruit Study Nutrition Assistant to implement study activities
at selected health centers. Study Nutrition Assistants will be responsible
for the correct implementation of study procedures at the study site and
coordination with study and partner staff (IMC and SMoH) to ensure proper
application of the study protocol and national CMAM guidelines. - This
position will be based at a single outpatient therapeutic program (OTP)
site but can include travel to community locations as needed.
Main
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Contribute
to study activities, with the support and supervision of study nurses,
including but not limited to: - Deliver
educational sessions for caregiver home surveillance (5 sites with
monthly follow-up only) - Assure
adherence to correct schedule of outpatient follow-up (e.g. monthly vs.
weekly) as per site assignment - Support
IMC nurse supervisor, care group promoters and community volunteers to
ensure appropriate home follow-up of children based on the study protocol - Work
closely with study staff, SMoH staff and IMC nutrition officer to ensure
correct implementation of study procedures and national CMAM protocol,
including admission/discharge criteria - Support
care group promoters and community volunteers to ensure appropriate home
follow-up of children based on the study protocol - Organize
and securely maintain all individual records on site until child discharge - Prepare
and record individual records to be transferred for data entry at
discharge - Complete
study questionnaires on a daily basis and ensure data collected is
complete, consistent and accurate - Maintain
close communication with study staff and IMC staff to track study
progress, monitor logistical needs/study supplies at site, and anticipate
challenges - Ensure
respect for the dignity of CMAM beneficiaries, study participants and
program staff - Other
duties as assigned
Qualification
and Experience
and Experience
- B.Sc
in Community Health Extension or any degree in Food Science and other
related Natural Sciences and over One (1)years’ experience in
nutrition/CMAM programming. - Junior
community health extension worker with over three (3) years’ experience in
CMAM programmes - Valid
and current practicing license - Fluent
in written and spoken English and Hausa - Commitment
to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles
Key
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Strong
oral and written communication skills - Should
be a team player and culturally sensitive - Ability
to respect confidentiality of data collected and dignity of participants/
beneficiaries is essential - Extremely
flexible, motivated and have the ability to cope with stressful situations - Experience
with research is a plus - Demonstrated
proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, and
spreadsheets.
Job
Title: IYCF
Supervisor
Location: Sokoto Office
Slot: 2 (For Nigeria Nationals only)
Title: IYCF
Supervisor
Location: Sokoto Office
Slot: 2 (For Nigeria Nationals only)
Background
- International
Medical Corps has been operating in Nigeria since November 2013. It
currently has its country office in Abuja and field offices in Kano,
Sokoto, Damboa , Dikwa and Maiduguri where it is implementing emergency
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH) and Protection programs, and also
building capacity of local health systems and structures, ensuring the
provision of quality, accessible Nutrition and Health Care. Currently IMC
Nigeria has 7 field offices with more than 200 staff with a possibility of
further growth.
Job
Summary
Summary
- The
incumbents will be responsible for implementation of CMAM/IYCF in
collaboration with other nutrition staff. - They
will facilitate good practice and ensure compliance to applicable
implementation guidelines.
Main
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- The
IYCF Supervisor will coordinate activities at the local level and
supervising the CGP and all IYCF activities in the implementation site.
Maintain cooperation with other institutions at community level such as
the village council, Sheiks, Traditional Healers, and TBA, Meet with the
local leadership committee in each community bi-weekly for coordination,
monitoring and evaluation, identify CG capacities and coordinate trainings
based on need and program goals, Play Models leadership to all CG and
intentionally develops the leadership potential of the CG and Prepare a
monthly report using the information provided by Care Group mothers. - Facilitate
organized, participatory learning sessions with each of their 10-12 CG
Volunteers (in Care Groups) groups every two weeks, following the lesson
plans in the educational materials provided. - Attend
Bi-Weekly Training and Reporting Meetings provided by the CG Promoter
Supervisor and the Module Training Sessions to accurately replicate
trainings received with CG Volunteers, sharing correct information and
demonstrating skills learned. - Model
the health, nutrition, and sanitation behaviors they are teaching to CG
Volunteers in their own homes, located in the community. - Visit,
monitor, and evaluate each CG Volunteer at least monthly. Supervise the
work of CG Volunteers by accompanying them on home visits to Neighbor
Women and observing them providing group instruction. - Assist
with other program activities such as: National Vaccination Days,
distribution of Vitamin A and de-worming medicine, weighing of children
<5years of age, etc. - This
is a community based position and requiring frequently traveling within
community locations. - Ensure
observance and respect the dignity of beneficiaries, careers and members
of the community at all times. - Coordinate
activities at the local level and maintain cooperation with other
institutions at community level such as the village council, Sheiks,
Traditional healers and TBAs. - Meet
with the local leadership committee in each community bi-weekly for
coordination, monitoring and evaluation. - Attend
training and coordination meetings at the LGA office, providing verbal and
written reports of activities completed. - Collect
CG reports on a monthly basis, review the reports and assure the
information presented is reasonable and complete. - Prepare
a monthly report using the information provided by CG Mothers. - Maintain
a filing system in the project office so copies of CG mothers Reports are
easily accessible. - Responsible
to supervise each CG mothers who reports to her in the field at least
twice a month. - Other
duties as assigned.
Qualification
and Experience
and Experience
- B.Sc
in Nutrition or B.Sc Nursing or equivalent qualification in any recognized
institution - Diploma
in Nutrition or any health related course with 3 years of experiences in
CMAM/IYCF activities. - Good
experiences in CMAM/IYCF - Excellent
knowledge on CG Model - Good
inter personal skills - Excellent
knowledge of Hausa is compulsory - Good
knowledge of English language.
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV’s
addressed to the “Human Resource Manager”, International Medical Corps via: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV’s
addressed to the “Human Resource Manager”, International Medical Corps via: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org
Note
- 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.
Application
Deadline: 25th
August, 2017.
Deadline: 25th
August, 2017.