Stabilization Centre (SC) Doctor

JOB TITLE: Stabilization Centre (SC) Doctor
TEAM: Nutrition and HealthLOCATION: Borno
GRADE: 3
TYPE Of Contract: National

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3 - the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people
As part of these responsibilities the post holder will support the establishment of child safeguarding systems promote a culture of keeping children safe and ensure that potential harm to children (by our own staff and/or as a result of how we do our work) is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis. The post holder should report and respond to interventions as determined by position related responsibilities identified in the Child Safeguarding Policy
ROLE PURPOSE:
The SC-Doctor will ensure quality of clinical services provided at the SC and strengthening identification of complicated cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) at the OTP Sites. With the support of the SC-Coordinator S/He will provide quality treatment services to complicated cases work with the Nurses to ensure that all cases on admission receive quality care and be responsible for the documentation of commodities medicines/consumables utilized daily.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Stabilization Centre Coordinator
Staff directly reporting to this post: SC-Nurses
Budget responsibility: No
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme implementation

Provision of high-quality care to complicated SAM cases.
Provide clinical care to complicated cases of SAM admitted at the Stabilization Centre (SC).
Ensure clinical care provided at the SC is in accordance with the National guidelines for In-patient Management of SAM.
Mentor and provide on-the-job training on stabilization care and documentation to nurses and other health workers deployed to the SC to ensure:
Respect of approved protocols for management of acute malnutrition
Correct use of programme monitoring and evaluation (recording) tools
Appropriate use of resources stock control and ordering procedures.

Programme Documentation.
Ensure the utilization of medicines medical supplies nutrition-related commodities are routinely documented in the relevant tool.
Ensure timely collection and compilation of quality data for the production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all SC activities.
Support the development of weekly and monthly reports on activities and any other ad hoc report that may be required.
Support the production of case studies related to inpatient care at least one per quarter or as per line managers request
Strengthen clinical services at the OTP.
Support the linkages of nutrition and clinical components in providing quality services at the OTPs based on National Guidelines
Support in Facilitating SAM Trainings for OTP staff to strengthening their capacities like triage referrals identification and management of children with SAM based on National protocol.
Provide on-the-job training (knowledge update) to health workers in the OTP on clinical care in the management of SAM

Representation and relationships
-Participate in Nutrition related Meetings Seminars and Workshops and feed information acquired back into programming.
-Work and strengthen relationship with Borno State Ministry of Health and Hospital Management Board UNICEF and other partners implementing CMAM and Stabilization Care in the State.

Other - Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

General:
Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection code of conduct health and safety equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
Holds self-accountable for making decisions managing resources efficiently achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition:
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team) takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children engages and motivates others
Future orientated thinks strategically
Collaboration:
Builds and maintains effective relationships with their team colleagues members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable good listener easy to talk to
Creativity:
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity:
Honest encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
QUALIFICATION
Medical Degree (MBBS; MB BCh) from a recognized/accredited University in Nigeria
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
At least two-years post-graduation experience
Previous experience with SCI is an added advantage
Previous experience with other local and international NGOs
Experience in Nutrition and in community-based programs.
Training and experience in treatment of acute malnutrition
Advocacy and logistics experience
Computer literacy (MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint)
Fluency in English and Hausa spoken and written
Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work within a team setting
Independence adaptability and flexibility with good workload management multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Additional Qualifications
Work experience in health/public health and or in a health/public health organisation including as a trainer.
Experience with providing institutional support and technical assistance to development partners government/community institutions
Additional skills
Ability to work effectively both independently (with minimal supervision) and as a member of a team
Commitment to gender equity child rights community empowerment and grassroots development approaches
Effective planning and organising skills
Effective interpersonal skills oral and written communication skills
Desired:
Background in Emergency programming is an asset.
Additional Job Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process which includes rigorous background checks reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety:
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

No individual is expected to pay any amount or offer any form of favor to secure a position or contract with SCI. Any such act is strictly prohibited and should be avoided