MHPSS Officer at International Medical Corps

July 4, 2023

About " International Medical Corps "

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

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:

MHPSS Officer at International Medical Corps

Job Location:

Borno

Job Type:

Full time Jobs

Job Description

Plan and organize OTP at designated OTP sites in liaison with SMoH staff and Senior Nutrition Officer.
Supporting targeting of beneficiaries; formation and establishment of Care groups; selection of community volunteers and members of community structures.
Work closely with care group promoters and lead mothers to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the community to OTP sites.
Take lead on the CMAM services at fixed and mobile outreach OTP sites.
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/SC.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment according to the CMAM protocols so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program.
Ensure all children in OTP are immunized according to the national protocols.
Ensure timely identification of complications, non-responders, and referrals to the SC.
Ensure correctness, consistence and completeness of the information in the nutrition registers.
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics
Through liaison with the community volunteers provide effective follow up of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the program, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight, and children with social problems… etc.
Provide key health and nutrition education messages to beneficiaries based on the protocol and guidelines
Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the OTP sites.
Follow-up and ensure the field team interacts with the beneficiaries properly
Provide a daily and weekly CMAM report to the nutrition officer.
Other responsibility as deemed necessary by supervisor

Job Requirement

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

Key Competencies:

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

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: imcnigeriavacancy@internationalmedicalcorps.org using the position as the subject of the email.

DEADLINE:

July 10, 2023

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