Aug 10, 2018
Location: Dikwa, Borno Application Link
Banki Application Link Supervisor: Technical Officer, Health and Nutrition Services Project Description
Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions
Basic Function: The Assistant Technical Officer, Midwifery will assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities
Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
Provides direct patient care and accompany in the management of pre-natal, antenatal, inpatient and follow-up care for women (including deliveries).
Provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services including family planning counselling and services to prevent and treat malaria, tetanus, STI, HIV.
Provides training and management in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
Provides reproductive health services and counselling to adolescents in the prevention of teen pregnancy, transmission of STI/HIV, and sexual violence related injuries.
Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
Plans care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
Provision of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound dressings clinical observations etc.
Maintains all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized(if any)
Ensure high quality maternal health services at all project sites.
Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
Compiles and submits periodic reports
Ensures adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained at all times.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset.
Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work
Qualifications
Bsc. Nursing, Public health or other closely related field with 1-3 years relevant experience.
Must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.
Remuneration The following is a summary of fringe benefits provided by FHI 360 to eligible employees: Core benefits:
Comprehensive medical plans (PPOs)
Dental insurance
Vision coverage
Group life and AD&D insurance
Health savings account
Long-term disability
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Dependent life insurance
Business travel insurance
Supplemental personal accident insurance
Supplemental disability
Life insurance
Paid vacation, sick and parental leave
403(b) retirement plan
Pension plan
Other benefits (will vary depending on work location):
Public transportation program
On-site fitness center
Local credit union membership
Health and wellness program
Employee assistance program
Qualified tuition programs (529 plans)
Bicycle subsidy
Legal assistance plan
Pet insurance.
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