Stabilization Centres Manager at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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 refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Stabilization Centres Manager

Requisition ID: req28693
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Health
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time

Scope of Work

• The SC Manager will be the overall in charge of all the IRC stabilization centres across the BAY states.
• He/she reports to the Nutrition Coordinator and ensures full involvement in the implementation of a quality Nutrition program, in accordance with appropriate standards and as well provides technical support to the SC staff.
• S/he will responsible for identifying program gaps in Nutrition services with immediate solutions for further necessary steps to address those gaps.
• Assist in providing technical support in planning, implementing, and monitoring of Nutrition interventions and as well support in system strengthening and promotion of childhood nutrition at the SCs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full support to the nutrition coordinator in program implementation,
• Oversees all SC  Nutrition team activities and reports to the coordinator,
• Take charge of some grants D2 lines supporting SC activities and monitor the program spending to ensure appropriate compliance.
• With the support of SC Matron, directly supervise all stabilization centre staff and activities
• Support the Nutrition team in the preparation, selection and conduction of training.
• Monitor weekly and monthly CMAM facility program report to ensure clients' admission and discharge criteria are in accordance with the recommended anthropometric protocol and  approved sphere standard provision respectively
• With the support of the nutrition coordinator, conduct supportive supervision of the SCs for better programming and provision of on-the-job training to the program-related staff
• Periodic check to OTP/SC program documents to ensure proper documentation on admitted SAM client's files and record
• Support to ensure good coordination with the team and other IRC-related program sectors.
• Follow Up on Tri-referral transfer channel (Community to clinic, OTP to SC and SC to OTP) to ensure all program patients have arrived to appropriate  CMAM site
• Monitor evolving needs of the SCs and adjust the programmatic priorities as necessary.
• Conduct a periodic stock count at SC clinics and provide a timely need forecast to ensure availability and to avoid stock out
• Take lead in conducting Community sensitization on the availability of SC services free of charge for all children below 5 with SAM and underlying complications.

Program Management & Development:

• Participate in the development of nutrition sector proposals, including budgets and following up on their effective implementation.
• Develop nutrition sector work plans for all the IRC nutrition grants assigned to him/her by the Nutrition Coordinator.
• Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines.
• Coordinate routine project reporting, including mid-term and end of the grant, reports to the donor.
• Conduct nutritional surveillance in the programme sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs)based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
• Work with the field-based nutrition staff and community health Volunteers to establish, implement and monitor community-based management of acute malnutrition activities, coupled with patient follow-up, referrals and education for their better management at the community level as a follow-up to children discharged from the SC.
• Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans for community Health Volunteers(CHVs).
• Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• Promote mother-infant and young child feeding best practices in various health facilities.
• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at the community level and report accordingly.
• Participate actively in the execution of operational research and Documentation of Best Nutrition practices in various health facilities/Outreach sites if need be.
• Participate actively in planned programme Rapid Nutrition assessment, nutrition surveys and KAP Assessments.
• Monitoring and supervising both IRC and MOH staff seconded to IRC to ensure work is performed efficiently.
• Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner.
• Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organise training with consultants as per the annual work plan & budget.
• Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition SC staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
• Participate in the recruitment of nutrition staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the Nutrition Coordinator, DDP, Grants team, and HQ Technical Unit
• Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment and supplies
• Monitor and evaluate the appropriate implementation of projects against program objectives and IRC’s Program Framework.
• Identify opportunities for program development.
• Directly supervise other SC staff,
• Any other activity assigned by the nutrition coordinator.

Staff Management:

• Supervise the nutrition SC staff directly, providing ongoing leadership to the project team and overseeing implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met
• Provide ongoing supervision, leadership, training and technical support and guidance to nutrition SC staff, and ensure all nutrition staff adhere to best-practice principles in all aspects of program implementation,
• Ensure Performance Management System documentation for all staff is in place and followed up regularly,
• Build staff capacity in work plan development and reporting to ensure accurate monitoring and documentation of activities,
• Recommend and implement a capacity building/development plan for project staff based on documented capacity needs assessments exercise,
• Ensure nutrition staff understands and follows IRC and donor Policies and Procedures.

Grants Management and Reporting:

• Manage and oversee all the nutrition grants; develop and maintain work, spending and procurement plans for all projects,
• Participate in Grants Opening, Mid-Term and Closing meetings,
• Prepare internal and external reports within agreed deadlines using IRC and donor formats, as required
• Assure appropriate and timely spending of grants to achieve program goals, grant reporting contributions, use and distribution of supplies and resources

Representation & Coordination:

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders - including the Ministry of Health, community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organisations and other IRC sectors to enhance cooperation and coordination
• Ensure that information from coordination meetings is shared internally and with other sectors, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S / M.B.Ch.B.) or it's equivalent
• Significant experience in nutrition in emergencies.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in nutrition (CMAM and IYCF) programming
• Excellent management and supervision skills
• Ability to write clear and concise program reports to meet required deadlines.
• Able to work with little supervision while being a strong team player captain
• Experience and ability to support team and build staff capacity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment.
• Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet.
• Fluency in speaking the local languages is necessary
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and proposals and to meet required reporting deadlines.
• Able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Experience supervising health staff in a complex setting; ability to support and build staff capacity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment.

Work Environment:

• The position will be based in Monguno, Borno State, Nigeria.
• The situation in northeast Nigeria continues to be volatile and the security phase is orange or red depending on the location.
• Package includes: This is a national position.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family,
• Annual earned leave days,
• Pension scheme,
• Creche facilities are available for Women with babies under 24 Months Update.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.