Clinical Supervisor at INTERSOS IN BORNO
INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world’s poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure.
Experience3 years
Location Borno
JOB PURPOSE
The Clinical Supervisor will be responsible for leading the development of an integrated Health team Approach with the aim of attaining the delivery of high-quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to vastly improve the health condition of the target population. In Collaboration with the Nutrition and INTERSOS Vaccination team incorporate nutrition and vaccination activities in designated local government areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Applies medical knowledge & skill in carrying out outpatient and/or inpatient consultations, prescribing necessary treatment respecting protocols in targeted health facilities and in mobile clinic activities.
- Conducts health and nutritional surveillance in the programme sites, including host community and internally displaced people (IDPs) based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
- Works with the field-based health, SRH and nutrition staff (Intersos and MoH) to establish, implement and monitor all health and nutrition project activities.
- Assists in response and management of any health, SRH and nutrition emergency and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
- Represents Intersos at relevant meetings with stakeholders at LGA level.
- Provides on job training/coaching to ensure Intersos activities are implemented in accordance with accepted protocols, guidelines, and procedures.
- Collaborates with the pharmacy assistants to ensure timely requisition of drugs, medical supplies, and consumables for the health facilities under his/her supervision.
- Oversees implementation of Community Management of Acute Malnutrition in areas under his/her supervision ensuring all aspects of the nutrition intervention are efficiently implemented.
- Identifies opportunities for program development and collaborates with relevant stakeholders for the same.
- Integrates INTERSOS Health/Nutrition activities with Covid 19 vaccination programs in assigned local government areas in collaboration with COVAX LGA supervisors.
- Coordinates with team members on development and implementation of work plans.
- Responsible for timely collection and compilation of project data from field locations.
- Ensures all medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are always followed and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education & Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of surgery MBBS from an accredited institution; post-graduate degree in relevant field will be and additional advantage.
- At least 3 years post qualifying experience in a similar environment; experience in implementation of health and nutrition program will be an additional advantage.
- Possession of a valid practicing license & certificate.
- At least 2 years post-qualifying experience in a similar environment/Humanitarian context.
Personal requirements.
- Leadership, people management and development, teamwork and cooperation
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, power point presentation etc.)
- Strong sense of responsibility, methodological and accurate with high organizational skills
- Honesty and integrity and able to cope with stressful situations.
- Flexibility & adaptability-Willingness to deploy to the newly liberated local government areas.
- Fluency in English, Kanuri and Hausa will be considered a plus
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to INTERSOS on forms.gle to apply
