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 aff