PURPOSE
The person will supervise and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Stabilization Centre, ensuring quality clinical management of SAM cases with complications, timely reporting, and adherence to protocols to improve recovery rates and reduce mortality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Supervision and Quality Assurance
- Oversee admission, treatment, monitoring, and discharge of SAM patients with medical complications according to WHO and national guidelines.
- Ensure rational use of therapeutic foods, medicines, and supplies.
- Monitor patient progress and provide technical support to clinical staff.
- Conduct routine ward rounds to ensure quality of care and adherence to protocols.
- Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to nurses, nutrition assistants, and other SC staff.
- Conduct refresher training on case management, infection prevention, and monitoring of critical patients.
- Monitor and manage stock levels of therapeutic foods, medicines, and medical supplies.
- Ensure timely requisition and accountability of all SC resources.
- Ensure accurate recording of patient data(admissions, discharges, mortality, recovery, and default rates).
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly SC performance reports.
- Support MEAL team in conducting quality checks and data verification.
- Coordinate with community health teams, referral facilities, and ambulance services for patient transfer and follow-up.
- Attend coordination meetings at facility and project levels.
- Ensure strict adherence to IPC protocols, including proper waste disposal and hygiene practices.
- Supervise facility cleanliness and patient safety measures.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine, Public Health, or Nutrition.
- Minimum of 6 months –2 years’ experience in managing inpatient care for malnutrition in humanitarian or emergency settings.
- Strong knowledge of WHO and national CMAM/SC guidelines.
- Skills in clinical supervision, data reporting, and staff training.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
- Experience in leadership and problem solving;
- Fluency in English, both written and oral including local language will be advantage;
- Ability to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines;
- Strong negotiation skills.
How to apply
Interested candidates should complete this Form and attach their CV with Cover Letter following this format “Surname_ Position you applied for”.
https://forms.gle/XszdfuD4M5AQcra9A
ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
Application Deadline: apply not later than Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.
For more information about INTERSOS, go to https://www.intersos.org/en/what-we-do/nigeria/
