Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) Officer at Plan International

Plan International is an independent child-centered international development organization committed to advancing the rights of children and fight against poverty. Plan has no religious, political and government affiliation. For over 78 years, we have supported girls and boys and their communities around the world to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights, free themselves from poverty and live positive fulfilling lives. Plan currently works in 70 countries including Nigeria.Req ID: 25491 Location: Maiduguri, Borno Role Purpose To provide technical support and coordinate tasks at field based emergency nutrition response planning, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the project. Responsibilities Plan and organize OTP at designated OTP sites in liaison with SMoH staff and nutrition coordinator. Work closely care group promoter supervisors, care group promoters and lead mothers to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the community to OTP sites. Work closely with other partners implementing SC for proper referral and monitoring of beneficiaries at SC level Take lead on the CMAM services at fixed and mobile outreach OTP sites Work closely with the teams to ensure all children are screened correctly. Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP/SC. Ensure comprehensive health checks and correct clinical diagnosis at the time of assessment according to the CMAM protocols so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the relevant program. Ensure all children in OTP are immunized according to the national protocols. Ensure timely identification of complications, non-responders, and referrals to the SC. Ensure correctness, consistence and completeness of the information in the nutrition registers. Requirements BA or equivalent in Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, or related degree desired Over one (1) years' experience in CMAM and IYCF programmes Valid and current practicing license. Excellent report-writing skills is an additive Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa Commitment to and understanding of PLAN'S aims, values and principles. Applicants from Borno State are encourage to apply.