🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) – 6 Positions

Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Nutrition Supervisor
2.) Stabilization Center Medical Doctor
3.) OTP Nurse
4.) Stabilization Center Nurse
5.) Information Technology and Logistics Assistant
6.) Health Coordinator

Job Title: Nutrition Supervisor

Location: Mashi, Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time

General objective

• Working under the guidance and supervision of the Nutrition DPM, the Nutrition Supervisor oversees all activities at CMAM sites, screening, health education, treatment and follow up of children with malnutrition and record keeping.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Overall lead in CMAM treatment points
• In liaison with the medical staff refer for medication or dispense routine medication as per Nigerian protocol
• Supervise malnutrition screening, admissions, recording of beneficiary information
• In liaison with deputy nutrition manager, develop list for home visits and defaulter tracing for Nutrition supervisor to follow up by community nutrition mobilizer
• Act as a liaison with the beneficiaries, local population and authorities in order to identify the need, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activities
• Represent PUI at various nutrition related for as may be required
• Participates in recruitment of nutrition staff
• Recruit/train daily workers for nutrition
• Organize and supervise the day to day schedule of team to guarantee smooth running of project
• Participate in drafting of field work plans
• Make sure every member of team clearly understands his/her task and has necessary materials to perform task
• Ensure work schedules are respected at the field
• Organize regular meetings with team and give necessary support
• Participate in evaluation and definition of training need for team members.

Specific Objective and Linked Activities:

• Provide trainings and capacity building to Nutrition Teams.
• Ensure quality implementation of CMAM activities.
• Prepare and share quality data.
• Tracking CMAM project supplies.
• Support referral cases of malnutrition.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / MBBS / MBChB Degree with 2 - 5 years relevant work experience.

Salary
N469,514 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Stabilization Center Medical Doctor

Location: Mashi, Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective / Summary

• Under the direct supervision of the Health/Nutrition PM, the Stabilization Centre (SC) Doctors will be responsible for the overall and day to day management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at PUI Stabilization Centre (SC) in Monguno PHCC.
• S/he will be in charge for the overall support and direct supervision of the SC staffs including SC Nurses and SC Nurse Assistants.
• S/he will closely work with the Health/Nutrition PM for the planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of agreed nutrition activities in line with donor agreements and ensures maximum quality for the treatment of SAM complications in accordance with the national and international standards and protocols and with the quality standards of the organization.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Medical Functions:

• Carry out daily ward rounds in the morning and evening with SC nurses and ensure patients are visited as appropriately. Fill the notes on patient cards after the ward rounds or any other patient examination or procedures
• Supervise the daily clinical management of SC patients and follow the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM with the medical complications
• Monitor and ensure patients are receiving comprehensive health checks, regular checking of vital signs and frequent medicines and feeding administration according to the protocols
• Undertake emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary
• Liaise with SC Nurses regularly (at least every 3-4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more frequently if the need arises and respond to calls from the ward relating to patient care
• Ensure regular procedure like taking blood samples, providing IV medications and other necessary procedures are done timely with if required him/her carries as necessary
• Ensure timely preparation, provision and monitoring of feeding for the patients admitted in the SC
• Facilitate and perform decisions on admission and referrals to/from the SCs properly
• Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times

Team management:

• Ensure that all the SC team is familiar with and respect all the PUI Internal rules and regulations
• Plan and maintain work plan, schedules and rotations for the SC team
• Provide capacity building and training to the Nutrition team in collaboration with the Nutrition PM.
• Provide regular mentoring and on-the-job training for the staffs in the SC ward including SC Nurses, SC Nurse Assistant and staffs in the pediatric ward involved in the treatment of SAM with complication patients
• Plan, organize and follow up the weekly and monthly implementation chart, after being endorsed by the Nutrition PM.
• Plan and maintain working schedules/rotations for the SC team

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Ensure proper organization and functioning of the Stabilization Center in compliance with the goals defined in the project proposals
• Ensure that the SC team are following up proper implementation protocols and applying them according to international and national recommendations and guidelines through monitoring and technical assistance
• Monitor day to day activities of the Stabilization Center
• Ensure the collection, compilation and analysis of quality data and product the required reports for the SC activities including weekly and monthly reports.
• Report the progress and any problem in timely manner.

Logistical and Administrative Support:

• In coordination with the Health/Nutrition PM, Logistics Department and Base Pharmacist, ensure appropriate supply plan on weekly basis principle, for the stabilization centers
• Ensure the proper storage of SC medical supplies, medicines and nutrition commodities
• Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, and nutrition-related commodities and data tools in the SC
• Provide, on a monthly basis, the Health/Nutrition PM with information necessary for the development of cash flow estimates specific to SC activities
• Support the Health/Nutrition PM for all the necessary planning and preparations to establishing SC in Monguno PHC like facility set-up, staff recruitment and selection process.

Internal and external coordination and representation:

• Network and coordinate with the relevant units with in the primary health care or other tertiary health facilities for issues that need further support for the patients
• When required, s/he represents PUI in coordination meetings and technical working groups for the relevant matters and contribute to the good relations with the project partners
• Build collaborative relations with MoH, WHO and other stakeholders to ensure a successful SC project
• Closely coordinate with the Nutrition teams in the OTP and in IYCF activities as well as other staffs in the Primary health care centers.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an MBBS / MBChB Degree with 2 - 5 years relevant work experience.

Salary
N610,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: OTP Nurse

Location: Mashi, Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective / Summary

• Working under the guidance and supervision of the Health & Nutrition Supervisor, the Nutrition Officer or OTP Nurse will be directly responsible for implementation of Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) or Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) program depending on assignment.
• Responsibilities will include day to day supports to Nutritional activities in the health facilities, mobile health outposts and their catchment communities, monitoring of activities,report making, coordination with other sectors as well as close collaboration with the Nutrition unit at the MOH health facility staff and managers.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Implementation and Monitoring of the Nutrition Activities:

• Responsible for day to day management of nutrition activities at OTP or IYCF project sites according to the standardized protocols, policies and guidelines outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and/or Global nutrition standards
• Traige and manage patients according to severity of their condition and refer where necessary
• Ensure Assistant accurately Take anthropometric measurements (MUAC, weight, height, oedema, use of w/h charts) and evaluate the result
• Participate in the identification of eligible project beneficiaries and Community Focal persons including Community Nutrition Mobilsers, Lead Mothers according to assignment
• Participate in organising Project beneficiaries and Volunteers into groups and other Fora for dissemination of nutrition messages
• With the support of CMAM or IYCF Supervisors, participate in the planning for and implementation of trainings of the beneficiaries, volunteers and community Focal persons
• Participate in planning and conducting community/household surveys or assessments according to need
• Ensure OTP beneficiary absentee or defaulter tracing and other forms of beneficiary follow-ups at community level
• Ensure appropriate and consistent education messaging/behaviour change communication (BCC) to mothers and other carers at OTP or IYCF project sites
• Analyze the humanitarian situation, taking protection problems into consideration/Do no Harm to the population
• In liaison with supervisor, disseminate any relevant IEC materials and reporting tools to Lead Mothers, volunteers or health facility staff as may be required
• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security rules and other protocols and procedures in the medical premises and ensuring high standards of hygiene of his/her working environment. always Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality.

Community Mobilization:

• S/he will help nurture good collaboration between PUI and local community leaders
• Act as a liaison with the local population and authorities in order to identify the needs, grievances and major events that could have potential consequences for PUI activities
• Help to ensure that OTP or IYCF beneficiaries and local populations both understand the project goals and actively participate in their implementation.

Communication and reporting:

• Pass on any information or problems to his/her direct and/or indirect supervisor concerning his/her task, PUI programs, or safety aspects
• Address any issues on the field with the beneficiaries or the community members and tell the line supervisor
• Represent PUI at anytime and anywhere when s/he is in duty
• Collect and compile data, pictures and information from the field to present accurate weekly internal reports to the supervisor
• Present weekly achievements, problems encountered and suggestion to improve the project implementation.
• S/he will help strengthen the PUI’s community Feedback and Complains system
• Keep monitoring tools and files archived at the PUI office, ensuring their availability to his/her supervisor.

Logistic and administration:

• Contribute to logistical and administrative organization of the activities
• Contribute to the definition of the needs in materials and tools regarding the program and the planning of interventions.
• Ensure the safety and good condition of all material provided by PUI.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND / HND / B.Sc Degree with 1 - 5 years relevant work experience.

Salary
N313,010 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Stabilization Center Nurse

Location: Mashi, Katsina
Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective / Summary

• Under the direct supervision of the SC doctor, the stabilization center (SC) Nurse is responsible for the nutrition rehabilitation among admitted cases through providing timely and quality treatment of medical complications associated with SAM and provision of therapeutic feeds, routine and specialized medicines, health and nutrition counseling in liaison with the physicians.
• S/he is also responsible to ensure that all activities in the SC ward are consistent with established best practices according to the standardized protocols, policies and guidelines outlined by the Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and World Health Organization (WHO).

Responsibilities and Tasks
Consultation and patients care:

• Welcome patients to the facility
• Apply the procedures of triage and perform admissions for the new cases as per the protocol
• Ensure quality and timely identification and treatment of medical complications associated with malnutrition in liaison with the Physicians
• Give and advice on the drug regimen for the patients
• Supervise and coordinate the strict patient management in the Stabilization center and ensure the laid protocols are followed
• Participate in daily SC ward rounds with the Physicians and fill the patient cards after the round, medications and other patient examinations or procedures
• Strictly monitor and record the vital signs regularly as in the protocol and report any deviation from the normal
• Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts
• Refer to the doctor in charge or to the doctor on call relevant information such as patient’s status and laboratory results, which would assist in proper clinical management
• Monitor therapeutic Feeds and ensure that children get 3 hourly therapeutic feeds as required
• Carry out regular procedure like taking blood samples, providing IV medications and other necessary procedures as per the physician’s prescriptions
• Facilitate a timely referral of complicated SAM cases from the OTPs to the SC and vice versa and escort patient when necessary.
• Provide all other necessary nursing care and procedures for the patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living while in the ward.

Team management and internal coordination:

• Provide regular mentoring and on-the-job training for the SC Nutrition Feeding Assistants
• Ensure caretakers of SC patients receive appropriate nutrition education and referred and linked to community IYCF team
• Participate actively in meetings when required.

Work environment:

• Maintain equipment’s in good condition and submit regular inventory report
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with universal standards, procedures, rules and regulations
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Reporting:

• Maintain registration and track the consumption of medicines, therapeutic foods and other consumables and share the report with the SC ward head physician
• Responsible for the collection, compilation and analysis of quality data and production of the required reports for the SC activities in charge
• Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly recorded as they occur
• Report any difficulties or delays in the implementation of activities.

Specific code of conduct:

• Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are treated respectfully at all times
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all time
• Respect the rights of the patients and caretakers/attendants under his/her care.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND / HND / B.Sc Degree with 1 - 5 years relevant work experience.

Salary
N313,010 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Information Technology and Logistics Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

General Objective / Summary

• The IT & Log Assistant supports the Logistics Officer and the Deputy Logistics Coordinator in activities linked to, ICT, energy management, premises management, asset management and communications according to PUI standards and procedures in order to adequately meet the ICT needs of the various bases on the mission.
• He / She works under direct supervision of the Logistics Officer and technical supervision of the Deputy Logistics Coordinator

Responsibilities and Tasks
Software and Mission Share-Point Management:

• Manage the installation of Software on mission’s computers e.g anti-virus, Office Suite and all other software for the mission
• Keep license codes and use them accountably on the mission’s computers
• Recommend the purchase and use of Software to the Deputy Logistics coordinator and the Logistics Coordinator
• Resolve all staff issues regarding software on mission computer systems
• Provide guidance and training to staff on the use of new software
• Setup and manage a mission-wide database/SharePoint
• Make sure weekly backup of all mission’s laptops are done and recorded.

Management, Maintenance and Repairs of ICT and Energy Equipment:

• Facilitate the repair of faulty ICT equipment such as laptops, printers, scanners, radio etc.
• Ensure the availability and installation of quality toners for the mission’s printers.
• Provide guidance/training to staff on use of ICT and communication equipment to avoid damage.
• Ensure proper allocation of computers and phones for all bases.
• Ensure proper use of mission’s radio communication devices.
• Collect ICT needs and communicate to the Deputy Logistics Coordinator and the Logistics Coordinator
• Maintain a physical inventory of mission’s ICT equipment.
• Raise Purchase Requests for ICT material needs.
• Follow-up and prepare necessary documentations for airtime payments for the whole mission.
• Manage the registration, swapping and issuance of SIM cards for staff across the bases on the mission.
• Issue all communication devices such as Mobile phones, Satellite phones and HF/VHF Radios to the requesting bases.
• Update the mission contact list whenever new emails or phone numbers are always created and ensure the accuracy of the mission contact list.
• Ensure that the communication equipment in safe rooms is functional at all time
• Identify energy needs especially solar equipment, maintenance of energy equipment and reduction of energy waste and environmental carbon footprint.

Email Creation and Management of Mission Email List:

• Ensure the timely creation of Email address for staff when requested
• Manage the password database for emails on the mission
• Manage installation, removal and any other related issues relating to emails
• Assist new staff in the installation of email signatures and facilitate the uniformity of email signatures according to PUI standards and guidelines
• Create and update the mission distribution list as at when needed
• Assist in the creation and management of DocuSign accounts to mission staff
• Share all newly created email addresses with the Deputy Logistics Coordinator

Equipment:

• Assist in codifying all PUI equipment according to PUI procedures.
• Locate every equipment and check the availability of the equipment on a regular basis in all designated places.
• On a regular basis check that all equipment are working properly (water dispenser, gas cooker, printer, scanner, micro vave, refrigerators…)
• Inform the line manager in case of equipment dysfunction.
• Update the inventory list and the asset register.
• Issuance of laptops and phones to new arrivals on the mission.

Store Management:

• Assist the Logistics officer in managing and organizing the reception, storage and dispatch of all supplies at the store
• Ensure all requests of stock are sent and delivered to the requesters in a timely manner
• Monitor the quality of products at the time of reception, in coordination with the Logistics officer
• Regularly monitor the quality of products during storage. Pay special attention to expiration dates (if applicable)
• Support with monthly rolling stock takes and the annual stock take, reconciling inventory records with physical counts and sharing the monthly report to the Logistic Officer
• Issue all required office items to staff.

Payment and Renewal of Internet and Communication Subscription:

• Ensure the configuration of mission contact list on mobile phones
• Monitor internet consumption, make recommendations on internet use, restrictions and facilitate the timely renewal of internet subscription.
• Liaise with the internet service provider in case of any problems or inadequacies on the internet across all PUI bases.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate record of all mission’s ICT and communication equipment Share reports to the Deputy Logistics coordinator on a monthly basis
• Archive and centralize logistics files related to ICT and communication
• Maintain good record of mission’s passwords and ensure utmost integrity and accountability in the use of PUI software licenses
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non exhaustivve and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc Degree with 1 - 3 years relevant work experience.

Salary
N313,010 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Health Coordinator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Internship

Requirements
For this purpose, you will be responsible for:

Context analysis / Strategy / Development:

• You will participate in the development of the operational strategy in Health and contributes to the design of new relevant Health interventions on the mission based on the identified Health needs in the country, and in line with PUI’s Health policy and intervention framework.
• In coordination with the Health team, you will carry out epidemiological monitoring for the country and analyse strengths and weaknesses from a public health perspective.

Programs quality:

• You will provide technical support in your field of expertise to the programme teams, in particular to the Health Programme Managers, and ensure the quality and effectiveness of the mission's Health programmes.

Representation / Coordination:

• You will ensure PUI's external representation for the Health sector to partners, donors, national authorities and local actors.
• You will represent PUI in the Health Cluster / Health sector coordination group meetings.
• You will contribute to good information sharing within the Health sector.

Human Resources / Training:

• You will provide technical support to the project teams and in particular to the Health teams.
• You will provide support to the project managers for the recruitment of technical staff in Health. Working alongside the Head of Mission (HoM) and/or the Deputy HoM for Programs and the HQ Health Advisor, you will identify key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and gaps within Health department.
• You will supervise the content of Health training and the quality of Health activities on the basis of identified needs.

Logistics and Administration:

• You will ensure the teams under your responsibility follow logistic and administrative procedures and keep the logistic and administrative departments informed of any relevant developments.

Security:

• You will contribute to compliance with security rules on the mission and share all information related to security with your line manager and/or to the mission's security manager.
• You will contribute when necessary to the choice of referral options for the health care of the mission's expatriates.

The Challenges that Await you :

• Fulfilling program pharmaceutical needs due to delays in receiving international orders, government policies on customs prohibited import bun drugs, and donor policies on procurement of drugs.
• Lack of access to the implementation area for monitoring and supervising the activities due to restricted road movements.
• A person must have a good experience in remote management and be familiar with a similar context.
• Challenging support from the Ministry of Health officials affecting the program implementation.
• Persistent and recurring outbreaks of diseases and acute malnutrition increase the pressure on the health system and ongoing health projects.

Requirements
What you will need to succeed:

Training:

• You hold a Medical Diploma or Paramedic Training and completed a Medical Internship.
• If you got a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy, Public Health or Project Management, it would be an asset.

Experience:

• You are strengthened by minimum of 3 years of experience in the field with international NGOs in medical project coordination.
• A previous experience as Medical Coordinator or in an equivalent position would be appreciated.
• You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!

Skills:

• You mastered humanitarian project management and team management, you have a detailed knowledge of donors prerequisites.
• You also have excellent writing skills.

Qualities:

• You are a good communicator, both in writing and orally.
• You demonstrate good team spirit, the ability to make decisions, trustworthiness and a sense of responsibility, organizational skills, reactivity, ability to be thorough and to adapt.
• You have a strong ability to resist stress and particularly in unstable circumstances.

Languages:

• English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Arabic, Spanish, and/or French, it would be a definite asset.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online