Stabilization Nurses Vacancies at FHI 360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development
organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting
ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff includes experts in health,
education, nutrition, environment, economic
development, civil society, gender, youth, research
and technology — creating a unique mix of
capabilities to address today's interrelated
development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than
70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the
position of:
humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally
Displaced Persons in need of emergency
assistance.
-These IDPs are living among host communities,
lacking access to livelihoods and resources,
ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of
malnutrition and food insecurity.
-FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30
years and is now expanding activities in Borno state
to respond to the IDP crisis.
-FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding
to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH,
Health and Protection interventions.
among admitted cases through treatment of clinical
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 counseling, and capacity building and
technical support to the SC and pediatric Unit in the
management of complications associated with
severe acute malnutrition:
- Ensure effective management of complications
related in the hospitalized cases
- Effectively following the SC protocols for the
medical care of the SAM cases with complications.
- Work closely with SC and Pediatric staff to ensure
all SC protocols are understood and agreed and
appropriate referrals take place to and from the
OTP.
- Prepare plan of action for effective SC
implementation in consultation with the SC
Supervisor and Pediatrician.
- Ensure all criteria are respected and documented,
including admission, discharge and transfer to and
from the OTP.
- Ensure comprehensive health checks, checking
Vitals, frequent medicines and feed administration
and treatment according to the protocols.
- Ensure timely therapeutic preparation, provision
and monitoring.
- Completing and updating the patient file to ensure
a track of patient progress
- Ensure adequate availability of all medical and
therapeutic feed supply and ensure stock is pre-
positioned as planned by discussing with logistic.
- Follow-up and provide feedback to the SC
Supervisor on the amount and quality of the
treatment supplies if it does not comply with
specified quality standards.
- Report on progress and any problems in a timely
manner
- Ensure cases not meeting admission criteria return
home or referred to the appropriate programme as
early as possible and counsel the family why their
child is not admitted
- Through liaison with the community health worker
and mother-to-mother support group facilitator
mobilizers and nutrition volunteers, provide effective
follow up of default case.
- Provide key health and education messages to
beneficiaries based on the protocol and guideline.
- Respond to inquiries regarding the technical
aspects of the program admission and discharge
whenever necessary at the SC.
- Follow-up and ensure good interaction with the
beneficiaries.
- If there is a problem, find out what is wrong and
find a solution or else contact your immediate
supervisor.
- Perform any other duties requested by the
immediate supervisor.
- Network and coordinate with the relevant units in
the hospital
- Follow and respect the current protocols specially
drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria,
polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/
Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW
- Liaison with the Paediatric unit, pharmacy, store,
EPI and MNCH as and when required.
- Add the activities linked to health and nutrition
education in the protocols.
- Participate in the follow-up of orders and
consumption.
- Compile the statistical data (admission, default,
cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
- Facilitate Ward rounds with the nutritionist and
medical officer
- Prepare and update the medical and nutritional
record for Ward rounds on a regular basis.
- Convene the ward rounds and update on patient
progress.
- Preparation and Administration of Therapeutic
feeds/medicines with recording of patient progress.
- 2-3 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in
the NGO sector
- Registered Nurse
- Experience working with a humanitarian
organization
- Fluent in English and Hausa.
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work in the intensive care settings and
able to respond properly to live saving emergencies
and resuscitation.
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and
accommodating when faced with difficult and
frustrating working conditions like long distance
walking to distribution sites.
- Excellent spoken and written Local and English
languages.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Previous experience working clinical setting is an
asset.
- Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program
reports.
outstanding benefit package.
Click HERE to APPLY ONLINE
organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting
ways by advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions. Our staff includes experts in health,
education, nutrition, environment, economic
development, civil society, gender, youth, research
and technology — creating a unique mix of
capabilities to address today's interrelated
development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than
70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the
position of:
Position: Stabilization Nurse
Job ID: 18698
Location: Dikwa, Borno
Slot: 3
Description
-Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growinghumanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally
Displaced Persons in need of emergency
assistance.
-These IDPs are living among host communities,
lacking access to livelihoods and resources,
ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of
malnutrition and food insecurity.
-FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30
years and is now expanding activities in Borno state
to respond to the IDP crisis.
-FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding
to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH,
Health and Protection interventions.
Job Summary / Responsibilities
Position is responsible for nutrition rehabilitationamong admitted cases through treatment of clinical
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 counseling, and capacity building and
technical support to the SC and pediatric Unit in the
management of complications associated with
severe acute malnutrition:
- Ensure effective management of complications
related in the hospitalized cases
- Effectively following the SC protocols for the
medical care of the SAM cases with complications.
- Work closely with SC and Pediatric staff to ensure
all SC protocols are understood and agreed and
appropriate referrals take place to and from the
OTP.
- Prepare plan of action for effective SC
implementation in consultation with the SC
Supervisor and Pediatrician.
- Ensure all criteria are respected and documented,
including admission, discharge and transfer to and
from the OTP.
- Ensure comprehensive health checks, checking
Vitals, frequent medicines and feed administration
and treatment according to the protocols.
- Ensure timely therapeutic preparation, provision
and monitoring.
- Completing and updating the patient file to ensure
a track of patient progress
- Ensure adequate availability of all medical and
therapeutic feed supply and ensure stock is pre-
positioned as planned by discussing with logistic.
- Follow-up and provide feedback to the SC
Supervisor on the amount and quality of the
treatment supplies if it does not comply with
specified quality standards.
- Report on progress and any problems in a timely
manner
- Ensure cases not meeting admission criteria return
home or referred to the appropriate programme as
early as possible and counsel the family why their
child is not admitted
- Through liaison with the community health worker
and mother-to-mother support group facilitator
mobilizers and nutrition volunteers, provide effective
follow up of default case.
- Provide key health and education messages to
beneficiaries based on the protocol and guideline.
- Respond to inquiries regarding the technical
aspects of the program admission and discharge
whenever necessary at the SC.
- Follow-up and ensure good interaction with the
beneficiaries.
- If there is a problem, find out what is wrong and
find a solution or else contact your immediate
supervisor.
- Perform any other duties requested by the
immediate supervisor.
- Network and coordinate with the relevant units in
the hospital
- Follow and respect the current protocols specially
drug administration i.e. for de-worming, malaria,
polio and measles, and micronutrient mineral/
Vitamin A supplements targeting children and PLW
- Liaison with the Paediatric unit, pharmacy, store,
EPI and MNCH as and when required.
- Add the activities linked to health and nutrition
education in the protocols.
- Participate in the follow-up of orders and
consumption.
- Compile the statistical data (admission, default,
cured, absent, death) and draft a report on activities
- Facilitate Ward rounds with the nutritionist and
medical officer
- Prepare and update the medical and nutritional
record for Ward rounds on a regular basis.
- Convene the ward rounds and update on patient
progress.
- Preparation and Administration of Therapeutic
feeds/medicines with recording of patient progress.
Qualifications
- Bachelors of Nursing- 2-3 years’ experience in CMAM/SC preferably in
the NGO sector
- Registered Nurse
- Experience working with a humanitarian
organization
- Fluent in English and Hausa.
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work in the intensive care settings and
able to respond properly to live saving emergencies
and resuscitation.
- Willingness and capacity to be flexible and
accommodating when faced with difficult and
frustrating working conditions like long distance
walking to distribution sites.
- Excellent spoken and written Local and English
languages.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Previous experience working clinical setting is an
asset.
- Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program
reports.
Remuneration
We offer competitive compensation and anoutstanding benefit package.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:Click HERE to APPLY ONLINE
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