Clinical Supervisor / Medical Team Leader – Dikwa at INTERSOS
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. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices. The statutory bodies of INTERSOS, are: the Members Assembly, the Council, the Society for Auditing and Certification of Accounts. Intersos, established in 1992, is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). OUR MISSION • To give an immediate response in humanitarian crises by bringing emergency relief to the victims of armed conflict, drought, famine, the presence of landmines or unexploded devices, and other disaster situations. • At the same time as providing primary emergency relief, to also begin working to promote a return to normal living conditions, the resumption of dialogue and the strengthening of peace, reconstruction and growth. • To stimulate, encourage and involve Italian society in helping to develop and spread the existing culture of solidarity and international justice. TRAINING INTERSOS also offers training courses aimed to provide knowledge and practical skills regarding humanitarian emergencies and assistance. INTERSOS training courses are designed for both beginners and experts in order to offer the appropriate content to the right target. For more information follow the link: http://intersos.org/trainings JOIN US INTERSOS is always looking for committed staff. Take a look to our website http://intersos.org/en/join-us Specialties Humanitarian Interventions, Protection, Education, WASH, Shelter, Health&Nutrition, Food Security
Under the supervision of the MAM, s/he will provide professional technical advice on project design, planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition and Health programme/project activities, data analysis and progress reporting, and enhancing teamwork and capacity building in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.
Provides outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, existing and validated protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries’ health conditions.
Management
Conduct health and nutritional surveillance in the program sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs) based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
Work with the field-based health and 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.
Assist in response and management of any health and nutrition emergency and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly.
Participate actively in planned Rapid Health and Nutrition assessment/surveys.
Monitoring and supervising INTERSOS Staff seconded to INTERSOS 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 health and nutrition staff.
Review personnel issues and concerns of health and nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.
Participate in recruitment of health and nutrition staff as appropriate.
Supervise the use of materials, equipment and supplies for the intervention.
Identify opportunities for program development
And any other task as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MB.BS/MBChB) with experience in emergency
Over (2) years’ experience in humanitarian context
Valid and current practicing license.
Excellent report-writing skills
Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa, Kanuri is a plus.
Commitment to and understanding of INTERSOS’S aims, values and principles.
Work within the framework of IINTERSOS Nigeria’s core values.
Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria, through professionalism and conduct.
Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.