Overview
The Stabilization Center Doctor will be responsible for all clinical aspects of the nutrition project at Nana Asma’u Stabilization Center in Yola, while also supporting other technical and administrative nutrition functions. The role requires a high level of integrity, transparency, and commitment to effective project implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall clinical leadership in the management of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) with medical complications.
- Conduct medical assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of admitted patients.
- Prescribe and monitor therapeutic feeding and medications.
- Monitor availability and use of therapeutic supplies and essential drugs.
- Manage medical complications such as infections, dehydration, anemia, and other co-morbidities.
- Ensure proper implementation of the 10-step protocol for inpatient management of SAM.
- Record patient data, admissions, discharges, and outcomes.
- Compile and submit routine reports.
- Support data quality checks and use data for decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control measures.
- Promote hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Provide counseling to caregivers on infant and young child feeding and home care practices.
- Support follow-up mechanisms and caregiver understanding of treatment plans.
- Contribute to donor reporting.
- Ensure budgets are utilized effectively and efficiently.
- Monitor and supervise MoH incentive staff.
- Coach, train, supervise, and mentor direct reports.
- Hold regular, structured one-on-one meetings with direct reports.
- Develop and implement continuous education programs for Nutrition staff.
- Design and implement measurable staff development plans.
- Represent the program in engagements with local government authorities, partner organizations, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Build and sustain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Participate in relevant coordination meetings.
- Support the organization of and participation in field visits.
- Work closely with other sectors to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated package of services.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience in clinical medicine and public health.
- Experience in supervising nutrition staff at the stabilization center health facility.
- Previous experience in Nutrition programs and NGO experience is preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Experience in inpatient treatment of severe acute malnutrition with complications.
- Experience in Nutrition in community-based programs.
- Training and experience on treatment of acute malnutrition.
- Experience in managing Nutrition program in complex emergencies.
Qualifications
- Degree in Medicine and Surgery from a recognized institution, with strong Public Health background.
- Master’s in Public Health is an added advantage.
- Additional training in pediatrics, nutrition, or public health is an added advantage.
