L’IRC recherche un directeur des centres de stabilisation, Maiduguri, Nigeria
Requisition ID : req28693
Job Title : Stabilization centers Manager – Maiduguri
Sector : Santé
Employment Category : Régulier
Employment Type : Plein temps
Compensation : NGN 0,00 – 0,00 Salarié
Location : Maiduguri, Nigeria
Job Description :
The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
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. At work today in over 42 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
IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s Emergency Response Team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013. This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014. The IRC is now in the process of establishing long term presence in Nigeria. An office has been established in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria and are providing critical humanitarian assistance to conflict affected people.
Scope of work :
The SC Manager will be the overall in-charge of all the IRC stabilization centers across the BAY states. He/she reports to the Nutrition coordinator and ensures full involvement for the implementation of a quality Nutrition program, in accordance with appropriate standards and as well provide technical support to the SC staff. S/he will responsible for identifying program gaps in Nutrition services with immediate solution 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 ;
- Over sees all SC Nutrition team activities and report 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 center staff and activities ;
- Support the Nutrition team in preparation, selection and conduction of trainings ;
- 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 to the SCs for better programing and provision of on the job training to the program related staffs ;
- Periodic check to OTP/SC program documents to ensure proper documentation on admitted SAM clients files and record ;
- Support to ensure good coordination with the team and other IRC related program sector ;
- Follow Up on Tri-referral transfer channel (Community to clinic, OTP to SC and SC to OTP) to ensure all program patients has 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 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 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(CHV’s) ;
- 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 community level and report accordingly ;
- Participate actively in 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 organizing trainings 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 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 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 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 its equivalent ;
- Significant experience in nutrition in emergencies ;
- At least 2 years professional experience in nutrition (CMAM and IYCF) programming ;
- Excellent management and supervision skills ;
- Ability to write clear and concise program reports with 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, Power-point, 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 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 available for Women with babies under 24 MonthsUpdate.