Introduction:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster.
Location:
Gujba, Yobe
Job Description:
- The Stabilization Doctor is responsible for running day to day activities of Gujba stabilization centre and he/she reports to the stabilization center manager and works closely with the Health and Nutrition Manager for Day to day administrative issues.
- The stabilization center Doctor ensures the implementation of a quality clinical care of children admitted to the center in accordance with National and international standards.
- The Medical Doctor will identify gaps in SC and take the necessary steps to address those gaps.
- He/she provides technical oversight assistance in planning, implementing, and monitoring of high impact intervention and provides support in system strengthening and promotion of childhood nutrition, with special focus to the most vulnerable and unreached populations groups.
- He/she will directly supervise clinical staff and ensure staff maintain high professionalism throughout.
- The stabilization Doctor will ensure quality of services in the stabilization center CMAM PROGRAMME through strengthening capacities on the clinical management of SAM and facilitating integration of services related to newborn and child health. With the support of the Nutrition coordinator and stabilization center manager.
- The stabilization center Doctor will oversee night coverage activities/services provided to admitted cases (and caregivers) at the stabilization center and will generally be responsible for documentation and stock management of commodities, medicines/consumables and data tools.
Job Requirement/Qualification:
- Medical degree (MBBS:MB, Bch) from a recognized/accredited University in Nigeria and registered with Nigeria Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Dentist on board and have a valid practice license
- At least three years post-graduation experience
- Previous experience with other local and International NGO’S
- Experience inn Nutrition in community based programs
- Training and experience on treatment of acute malnutrition
- Advocacy and logistics experience
- Fluency in English, Hausa spoken and written, Kanuri added advantage
- Experience in managing Nutrition program in complex emergencies
- Excellent management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to live under pressure in an unstable security environment
- Excellent computer skills MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Epi- info/SPSS outlook and the internet
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidate should forward their Applications addressed to the [email protected].