JOB OPPORTUNITY: Stabilization Centre (SC) Nurse – Yobe State @Save the Children

Overview

Save the Children is recruiting a Stabilization Centre (SC) Nurse to support the treatment of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Admit and manage patients according to SC admission criteria
• Provide nursing care for complicated SAM cases in line with national protocols
• Stabilize critical patients in collaboration with doctors
• Monitor patients across Phase 1, transition, and Phase 2 of treatment
• Report clinical complications promptly to medical staff
• Maintain accurate patient records and monitoring charts
• Ensure proper documentation of medicines, supplies, and nutrition commodities
• Support timely data collection for SC reporting systems
• Assist in preparation of weekly and monthly reports
• Mentor and train health workers and caregivers on SC protocols
• Ensure proper use of nutrition and medical guidelines
• Support stock control and proper use of resources

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduation experience
• Previous experience as an SC Nurse is required
• Experience in nutrition programming and INGOs is highly desirable
• Valid nursing practice license
• Fluency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

How to Apply

Apply through the following link: Application Link