Stabilization Centre (SC) Nurse Yobe

JOB TITLE: Stabilization Centre (SC) Nurse.
TEAM/PROGRAMME: LOCATION: Yobe state
GRADE: 4
CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3- The responsibilities of the post will require the post holder to have regular contact with children or young people and in the overseas context all posts are considered to be level 3 posts in view of potential situations which may allow staff unsupervised access to vulnerable children and young people.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Nurse will work with the Doctors to provide clinical and nutritional care for complicated cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) admitted at the stabilization Centre (SC). S/He will also maintain accurate patient records provide input into SCI reports and actively participate in the smooth functioning of the SC.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: SC-Doctor
Staff directly reporting to this post: MoH Health workers
Budget responsibility: No
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Programme implementation
Provision of high-quality nursing care to complicated SAM cases.
Admit all patients presenting into the SC in line with the admission criteria.
Provide quality nursing clinical care to complicated cases of SAM admitted at the Stabilization Centre (SC).
Ensure Nursing and clinical care provided at the SC is in accordance with the National guidelines for In-patient Management of SAM.
Stabilize all critical patients in line with the protocols in collaboration with the doctor and other team members.
Patient monitoring for patients in Phase 1 transition phase and Phase 2 in line with guidelines.
Report any medical or clinical complications on timely basis to the doctor and other team members.
Ensure nursing records and monitoring charts are up-to date and well maintained.
Mentor and provide on-the-job training on stabilization care and documentation to Dieticians help mothers deployed to the SC to ensure:
Respect of approved protocols for management of severe acute malnutrition
Correct use of programme monitoring and evaluation (recording) tools in reporting and recording.
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 tools
Ensure timely collection and compilation of quality data for the production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all SC activities.
Support the nurse in charge in the development of weekly and monthly reports on activities and any other ad hoc report that may be required.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or Diploma in General Nursing from a recognized/accredited University in Nigeria
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
At least three years post-graduation experience
Previous experience as SC-Nurse
Previous experience with INGOs
Experience in Nutrition and in community-based programmes
Training and experience on treatment of acute malnutrition
Computer literacy (MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint)
Fluency in English Kanuri and Hausa
Ability to work in partnership with government and other NGO staff
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Valid practice license
Additional Qualifications
Work experience in health/public health and 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 organizing skills
Effective interpersonal skills oral and written communication skills

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:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy
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.