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Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Health Assistant

Location: Damasak, Borno
Job Type: Full Time
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Health Officer

Objective 1

  • Facilitate the Capacity building of the MoH’s staff in State and LGA levels on CMAM and IMNCI

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the health officer and respective hospital authorities, conduct training needs assessment for the PHC staff in the respective health facilities on the CMAM and IMNCI.
  • Facilitate and organize training on CMAM and IMNCI for the relevant Health Workers (HWs) based on the findings from the training assessment.
  • Ensure that all data related to health are collected weekly /monthly and submitted to health officers and State authority.
  • Make regular visits to all AAH health and CMAM outreaches and provide a report to Health Officer.

Objective 2

  • To strengthen links and coordination between different departments and authorities i.e. partners, LGAs, SMOH, and Hospitals.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the health facility staff and community leaders to establish a strong referral linkage between health facilities and hospitals for malnourished children.
  • Work in close collaboration with community leaders, CVs, and other relevant stakeholders to organize monthly health committee meetings and feedback.
  • Assist the health officer to ensure good working relationship between the HWs in health facilities and hospitals.
  • Assist the health Officer to prepare and organize regular coordination meetings with SNO, relevant hospital authorities and HWs on the issue of CMAM In-Patient management.
  • Work closely with the HWs in hospitals and OTP sites as well as CVs for an effective follow up of children discharged from the hospitals to the health facilities for better continuation of the CMAM treatment.

Objective 3

  • To conduct regular monitoring and supervision in the respective hospitals in order to ensure the quality of the CMAM In-Patient services.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular monitoring and supervision visits to all Action Against Hunger supported Clinics and CMAM outreaches to ensure good quality of services.
  • Follow up with HWs at the respective Clinics and OTPs to ensure the staff sends the stock reports (medicine and therapeutic products) to the respective authorities at monthly basis.
  • Assist health officers and HWs at the respective Clinics and OTPs, conduct physical counts and verify the availability of the medicine and therapeutic products in each hospital on a monthly basis.

Position Requirements
Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Science with a major in Nursing, Community Health or Nutrition.
  • 1-year experience in inpatient nutritional treatment essential, IMNCI and CMAM approach.

Skills & Experience
Essential:

  • Previous experiences on CMAM programming.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to network effectively with llocal representatives of international aid organizations for exchange of information.
  • High level of self-discipline, time management, organization, self-motivated and able to work with little day to day supervisions but meet deadlines and program objectives.
  • Transparency and adherence to medical codes of conduct and patient, confidentiality and child protection.
  • Commitment to Action Against Hunger values and principles.

Preferred:

  • Experienced in working in Northern Nigeria and well integrated into local community.
  • Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri and English.
  • Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.
  • Previous experience with Action Against Hunger.
  • Previous humanitarian programming experience.

Minimum Basic Salary
NGN156, 995 per Month.

Application Closing Date
2nd April, 2020.

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  • Job City Borno
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Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Action Against Hunger saves lives while building long-term strategies for self-sufficiency:

  • Lifesaving impact in 45+ countries
  • 6,500+ field staff assisting more than 14.9 million people in 2015
  • 35+ years of expertise in contexts of conflict, disasters and food crises

Our global efforts save hundreds of thousands of lives each year, but millions of malnourished children remain in need of lifesaving treatment.

Why Our Work Matters

Deadly malnutrition claims the lives of 1 million children each year, even though it’s:

  1. PREDICTABLE: We know where and when to expect acute malnutrition
  2. PREVENTABLE: We know how to help children stay healthy
  3. TREATABLE: Therapeutic ready-to-use foods can help save millions
  4. AFFORDABLE: Just $45 can provide a child with lifesaving treatment

You can trust Action Against Hunger. Here’s why:

  • Highest four-star rating from Charity Navigator, ten years in a row
  • Listed as an “A”-rated organization by CharityWatch
  • We're accountable, meeting all 20 Better Business Bureau standards
  • Earned Guidestar's Gold Participant Seal for our commitment to transparency
  • Awarded the “Best in America” seal by the Independent Charities of America

What Others Are Saying

Don’t take it from us: here’s what others have to say of our work:

“Action Against Hunger is a NGO that is action oriented. I can truthfully say that they deliver services to those in need and are very present on the ground. They make lasting positive change in the lives of people. I worked for them in four countries and have a good understanding of how they work.”

– Holimata, Great Nonprofits Review

“Action Against Hunger is in war-torn countries that many fear to tread. They are technical people… that forgo the comforts of modern life to assist local populations and refugees at the most fundamental level in the most dangerous locales. They provide nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and food sustainability. They train populations to be self-sufficient. Although these dedicated men and women want to eliminate the need for their services, humanity is not willing and forces them to witness the most heinous actions.”

– President Nelson Mandela, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2004

“As a field worker and a partner... I recommend Action Against Hunger as an effective and important organization. Through their integrated approach and expertise in nutrition, food security and water, sanitation and hygiene they are saving lives and improving them for years to come in some of the poorest parts of the planet.”

– Water Advocate, Great Nonprofits Review, Dec. 8, 2011

“Action Against Hunger—the title speaks for itself. This is a remarkable organization with a staff of energetic, enthusiastic and deeply committed people who are determined to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people. There are millions who do not have access to clean water, food, health services or education. They are condemned to a grinding life of poverty with no choices. Action Against Hunger is changing this. Their training programs are improving the quality of life and health and, above all, bringing hope to thousands in underdeveloped countries. I commend them for their outstanding work and welcome the opportunity to express my support.”

– Desmond Tutu, Archbishop Emeritus, Recipient, Action Against Hunger Humanitarian Prize 2006

“I’ve been covering humanitarian crises since the early 1990s and have often been impressed by the work of Action Against Hunger. They are among the first to respond when tragedies unfold, and they work to ensure that communities have a fighting chance to get back on their feet... The nightly news can often seem overwhelming, but it’s important to remember there are effective ways to fight hunger and overcome poverty, and along with groups like Action Against Hunger, you can become part of the solution.”

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Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:Health AssistantLocation: Damasak, Borno Job Type: Full Time Starting date: As Soon As Possible Direct Line Manager: Health Officer
Objective 1
  • Facilitate the Capacity building of the MoH’s staff in State and LGA levels on CMAM and IMNCI
Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Assist the health officer and respective hospital authorities, conduct training needs assessment for the PHC staff in the respective health facilities on the CMAM and IMNCI.
  • Facilitate and organize training on CMAM and IMNCI for the relevant Health Workers (HWs) based on the findings from the training assessment.
  • Ensure that all data related to health are collected weekly /monthly and submitted to health officers and State authority.
  • Make regular visits to all AAH health and CMAM outreaches and provide a report to Health Officer.
Objective 2
  • To strengthen links and coordination between different departments and authorities i.e. partners, LGAs, SMOH, and Hospitals.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Work closely with the health facility staff and community leaders to establish a strong referral linkage between health facilities and hospitals for malnourished children.
  • Work in close collaboration with community leaders, CVs, and other relevant stakeholders to organize monthly health committee meetings and feedback.
  • Assist the health officer to ensure good working relationship between the HWs in health facilities and hospitals.
  • Assist the health Officer to prepare and organize regular coordination meetings with SNO, relevant hospital authorities and HWs on the issue of CMAM In-Patient management.
  • Work closely with the HWs in hospitals and OTP sites as well as CVs for an effective follow up of children discharged from the hospitals to the health facilities for better continuation of the CMAM treatment.
Objective 3
  • To conduct regular monitoring and supervision in the respective hospitals in order to ensure the quality of the CMAM In-Patient services.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct regular monitoring and supervision visits to all Action Against Hunger supported Clinics and CMAM outreaches to ensure good quality of services.
  • Follow up with HWs at the respective Clinics and OTPs to ensure the staff sends the stock reports (medicine and therapeutic products) to the respective authorities at monthly basis.
  • Assist health officers and HWs at the respective Clinics and OTPs, conduct physical counts and verify the availability of the medicine and therapeutic products in each hospital on a monthly basis.
Position Requirements Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Science with a major in Nursing, Community Health or Nutrition.
  • 1-year experience in inpatient nutritional treatment essential, IMNCI and CMAM approach.
Skills & Experience Essential:
  • Previous experiences on CMAM programming.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to network effectively with llocal representatives of international aid organizations for exchange of information.
  • High level of self-discipline, time management, organization, self-motivated and able to work with little day to day supervisions but meet deadlines and program objectives.
  • Transparency and adherence to medical codes of conduct and patient, confidentiality and child protection.
  • Commitment to Action Against Hunger values and principles.
Preferred:
  • Experienced in working in Northern Nigeria and well integrated into local community.
  • Fluency in Hausa, Kanuri and English.
  • Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.
  • Previous experience with Action Against Hunger.
  • Previous humanitarian programming experience.
Minimum Basic Salary NGN156, 995 per Month.

Application Closing Date 2nd April, 2020.

2020-04-03

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