Job Vacancy: Nurse, Nutrition

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Nurse, Nutrition

Job description: Job TitleNurse, NutritionLocationNigeria – NG (Primary)OfficeAskira UbaCategoryNutritionDate Needed By4/1/2024Program Description (Background)Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: The principal objective of the Nurse, Nutrition role is to manage acute malnutrition as part of the basic health services in line with the national and international guidelines. The Nurse, Nutrition is responsible for nutrition rehabilitation of the admitted children through treatment of medical complications of Severe Acute Malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health, and nutrition counselling. The Nurse, Nutrition is also responsible for ensuring quality of services through capacity building and technical support to the staff in SC and OTP in the management of complications associated with Severe Acute Malnutrition in line with the SC national and international protocols.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.Job RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse with a Degree in Nursing from a recognized Nursing institute.
• Over two (2) years’ experiences in CMAM and IYCF programmes
• Valid and current practicing license.
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English and required national/local language.
• Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles.
• Strong communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills.
• Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, and utilization of the internet.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver IMC’s strategic objectives.
• Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.

Additional Technical or Language RequirementsCode of ConductAs applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.SafeguardingIt is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons.Equal OpportunitiesInternational Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.Additional Information

Location: Nigeria

Job date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:58:19 GMT

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