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Deadline for application submission: 13th May 2023.
Location: Damaturu
ROLE PURPOSE
The position holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Stabilization Centre component of the community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) in Damaturu LGA, Yobe State. He/she will work closely with the SC Coordinator, project coordinator, government staff, and other SC staff for effective implementation of the CMAM program. In addition, he/she will be responsible for the provision of high-quality technical support to the project lead.
DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
The incumbent will be responsible for the management of children under 5years with complicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in the established stabilization centre. He/she will be responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, discharge, and follow-up of children admitted with complicated SAM based on the National and WHO guidelines. He/she will work closely with the SC Coordinator and other stabilization centre staff to provide optimal care to children admitted with complicated severe acute malnutrition.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential