Study Nurses Vacancies at the International Medical Corps (IMC)
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.
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.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Position: Study Nurse
Location: Sokoto
Candidates: Nigerian nationals only
Slot: 5
Application Closing Date :21st July, 2017
Job 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 Nurses to implement study activities
at selected health centers.
-Nurses will be responsible for the implementation of all
study procedures at the study site and coordination with
partner staff (IMC and SMoH) to ensure proper application
of the study protocol and national CMAM guidelines.
-This is position will be based at a single outpatient
therapeutic program (OTP) site or stabilization center (SC)
but can include travel to community locations as needed.
Main Responsibilities
Plan and organize study activities at designated
site on a daily and weekly basis, in liaison with
SMoH, LGA authorities and health facility staff and IMC
nutrition supervisor, including but not limited to:
-Evaluate study eligibility among children admitted to OTP
by program staff
-Take informed consent and enroll eligible children with
consent
-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 program health facility staff and IMC
nutrition officer to ensure correct implementation of study
procedures and national CMAM protocol, including program
staff implementation of anamnesis, physical examination,
verification of vaccination status, admission/discharge
criteria, educational counselling on OTP key messages and
IYCF and hygiene to caretakers, and clinical management/
transfer to SC
-Monitor and assure adequate study-related equipment
and stocks at sites
-Complete and validate study questionnaires on a daily
basis to ensure data collected is complete, consistent and
accurate
-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
-Maintain close communication with Field Investigator,
study nurse supervisor and IMC staff to track study
progress, monitor logistical needs/study supplies at site,
and anticipate challenges
-Prepare site reports on a weekly basis with complete,
consistent and accurate information
- Ensure respect for the dignity of CMAM beneficiaries,
study participants and program staff
-Backstop nurse supervisor or other nurses when
necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualification and Experience
- Registered Nurse with a Certificate in Nursing from a
recognized Nurse training institute ,food science or any
other related Natural Sciences and over two (2) years’
experience in CMAM programs.
-Valid and current practicing license
-Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa is a MUST
-Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values
and principles
Required Skills:
-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 and 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
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
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.
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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.
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.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Position: Study Nurse
Location: Sokoto
Candidates: Nigerian nationals only
Slot: 5
Application Closing Date :21st July, 2017
Job 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 Nurses to implement study activities
at selected health centers.
-Nurses will be responsible for the implementation of all
study procedures at the study site and coordination with
partner staff (IMC and SMoH) to ensure proper application
of the study protocol and national CMAM guidelines.
-This is position will be based at a single outpatient
therapeutic program (OTP) site or stabilization center (SC)
but can include travel to community locations as needed.
Main Responsibilities
Plan and organize study activities at designated
site on a daily and weekly basis, in liaison with
SMoH, LGA authorities and health facility staff and IMC
nutrition supervisor, including but not limited to:
-Evaluate study eligibility among children admitted to OTP
by program staff
-Take informed consent and enroll eligible children with
consent
-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 program health facility staff and IMC
nutrition officer to ensure correct implementation of study
procedures and national CMAM protocol, including program
staff implementation of anamnesis, physical examination,
verification of vaccination status, admission/discharge
criteria, educational counselling on OTP key messages and
IYCF and hygiene to caretakers, and clinical management/
transfer to SC
-Monitor and assure adequate study-related equipment
and stocks at sites
-Complete and validate study questionnaires on a daily
basis to ensure data collected is complete, consistent and
accurate
-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
-Maintain close communication with Field Investigator,
study nurse supervisor and IMC staff to track study
progress, monitor logistical needs/study supplies at site,
and anticipate challenges
-Prepare site reports on a weekly basis with complete,
consistent and accurate information
- Ensure respect for the dignity of CMAM beneficiaries,
study participants and program staff
-Backstop nurse supervisor or other nurses when
necessary
Other duties as assigned
Qualification and Experience
- Registered Nurse with a Certificate in Nursing from a
recognized Nurse training institute ,food science or any
other related Natural Sciences and over two (2) years’
experience in CMAM programs.
-Valid and current practicing license
-Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa is a MUST
-Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values
and principles
Required Skills:
-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 and 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
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
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.
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