CMAM Nurse-Gaza

***Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged.***

***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post.***

The Opportunity – CMAM Nurse (Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition Nurse) (Gaza)

Post location: Gaza Field Office – Rafah and subject to change based on SC priorities and response in Gaza.

Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 4 months

ROLE PURPOSE:

Under overall guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Officer, the CMAM Nurse will provide screening, treatment, nursing care and following up for children with acute malnutrition in assigned nutrition site/ Mother Baby Areas according to national protocols and or guidelines/protocols developed by the nutrition cluster. He/she will closely work with partner nutrition staff to provide a holistic package of nutritional care for mothers and children.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Nutrition Officer

Staff reporting to this post: None

Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Implementing and following at all times the universal hygiene standards, security rules, and other protocols and procedures regarding nursing and children’s nutrition matters
• Responsible for the overall case management of acute malnutrition (SAM/MAM) cases
• Admission of eligible children into wasting treatment services
• Weekly/biweekly follow-up of children, including relevant anthropometric measurements and routine vital sign data
• Conduct appetite tests for SAM children during enrolment and consequently during each follow-up visit to nutrition centre.
• Provision of correct ration and dosage of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) with instructions on use
• Transferring children with complications to the nearest stabilization centre (SC/ TFC)
• Provide direct nursing care to patients including vital signs and medications in the outpatient therapeutic feeding centre.
• Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the CMAM protocols for identified malnutrition cases
• Correctly filling and regularly updating the SAM/MAM patient cards and relevant registration books according to the CMAM reporting and MEAL guidance.
• Provision of medications for SAM and MAM children as per the systematic treatment guideline for CMAM following national or nutrition cluster guidance.
• Provide necessary tailored counselling and regular H&N education session for the mothers/ caregivers of children suffering from acute malnutrition
• Appropriate discharge of children from services when they reach cured criteria
• Work closely with Community Engagement Workers to trace defaulters in the community
• Work closely with the partner staff at the Nutrition site in the planning and organizing of malnutrition treatment services in the site
• In coordination with the Nutrition Officer ensure adequate availability of all food supplies in the nutrition site
• Prepare the weekly/ monthly report for malnutrition treatment in the site
• Update the internal stock cards for food and other supplies
• Ensure proper storage and inventory of specialized nutrition foods and other medicine, medical items in the MBA nutrition sites.
• Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner
• Adhere to quality assurance measures and standards to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and feedback mechanisms to enhance program performance.
• Participate in training sessions and capacity building activities to enhance clinical skills, knowledge of best practices, and understanding of program objectives. Share expertise and mentor junior staff members as needed.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors

In order to be successful, you will bring/have:

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSC in nutrition, nursing, public health or midwifery

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• Nursing diploma from a recognized institute
• Motivated and prepared to work in the field areas in challenging conditions
• Ability to work alongside others under stressful conditions in conflict-prone situations
• Ability to communicate with the conflict affected population
• Fluency in Arabic

Desirable:

• Prior experience of providing treatment to children with acute malnutrition
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Experience in individual/group counselling
• A good understanding of recommended infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices
• Effective self-organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.

Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.