Graduate Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) Officer at Plan International (2 Positions)

Posted on Thu 06th Apr, 2017 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Plan international is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan International has no religious, political and government affiliation. For over 78 years. we have supported girls and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive fulfilling lives. Plan currently works in 70 countries including Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) Officer

Location: Maiduguri
Department: Program
Reports to: Nutrition Coordinator
Duration: 10 Months

Slots: 2

Purpose

To provide technical support and coordinate tasks at field based emergency nutrition response planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project, responsible for the overall implementation of CMAM in collaboration with other nutrition and SMOH staff and integration with other programs.
S/He will facilitate good practice and ensure compliance to applicable implementation of national CMAM guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and organize OTP at designated OTP sites in liaison with SMoH staff and nutrition coordinator.
Work closely care group promoter supervisors, 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.
Work closely with other partners implementing SC for proper referral and monitoring of beneficiaries at SC level
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 education messages to beneficiaries based 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 coordinator.

Qualifications and Experience

BA or equivalent in nursing, nutrition, Public Health, or related degree desired
Over one (1) years’ experience in CMAM and IYCF programmes
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 PLAN’S aims, values and principles.
Applicants from Borno State are encourage to apply.

Physical Environment and Demands:

Travel extensively to lead and supervise programme activities.

Level of Contact with Children:

High contact- the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have frequent contact with children. It is expected that children shall be protected at all times.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV and a comprehensive cover letter setting out your reasons for applying for the post and outlining the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills that you feel you can bring to the role to: [email protected]

Note

Indicate the Job title and location as subject of the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Plan International Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer ad does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender or disabilities.
Plan International Nigeria is fully committed to child protection to prevent children from all forms of abuse.

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