Care Best Initiative (CBI) is a fast-growing, woman-led, and youth-driven Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 2019 and presently operational in states within North-East, Nigeria. Our objectives are to save lives, alleviate the suffering of children, women, and other vulnerable people; and maintain human dignity during and in the aftermath of man-made crises and natural disasters; as well as to prevent and strengthen preparedness for the occurrence of such situations; and to promote the right of children, women and vulnerable people in the society. Our actions are multi-sectorial inclined, gender-sensitive, and socially inclusive.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Clinical Supervisor
Locations: Borno & Yobe
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: Nine (9) months
Slots: 3 Openings
Department: Program (Health)
Reports to: Health Coordinator
Responsible for: Delivering CBI Health program
Job Purpose
- Support the Health Coordinator to manage CBI health program and teams at the LGA level. S/He will be responsible for representing CBI in all meetings in the LGA and as directed by the Health Coordinator.
- S/he will conduct advocacy, lead implementation of health activities, coordinate the timely delivery of CBI health program objectives, and work closely with the human resource team in the set-up and management of the health team in the LGAs.
Job Description / Principal Accountabilities
Patient Care:
- Conduct thorough medical assessments and examinations of patients in PHCs and during medical outreaches.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and medical history.
- Monitor patient progress and response to treatments.
- Address complications and side effects related to reproductive health and its medications.
Treatment Management:
- Prescribe appropriate medications and other therapies as required.
- Educate patients about treatment adherence, potential side effects, and lifestyle modifications.
- Ensure timely follow-up appointments and necessary laboratory investigations.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
Team Management and Capacity Building:
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure effective performance of the team, including nurses, midwives and CHEWs.
- Identify capacity gaps and facilitate training topics for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Conduct educational sessions for clients and partners regarding SRH, prevention, care and treatment where needed.
- Stay updated with the latest research, guidelines, and advancements in SRH treatment.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all clients.
- Prepare reports on patient outcomes, treatment efficacy, and any challenges faced in care provision.
- Ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
- Prepare program routine reports.
Quality Improvement:
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance SRH care services.
- Identify areas for improvement in patient care, treatment protocols, and service delivery.
Job Holder Entry Requirements
Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):
- Medical Degree from an accredited institution, with current license to practice.
- At least 3 years post NYSC experience; including experience working in a primary health care setting
- Experience in managing SRH clients and familiarity with relevant commodities.
- Master’s degree and other relevant clinical certification is an added advantage.
Skills (Special Training or Competencies):
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of public health principles and practices related to SRH in primary health care settings.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and providing compassionate care.
- Good relationship management/ advocacy skills
- Ability to provide Health Education and Counselling to clients
- Implementing and overseeing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, adherence to treatment, and overall outcomes.
- Must possess good report writing, data analysis, interpretation, and presentation skills.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and excellent report writing skills
- Leadership/mentoring skills, supervisory and good interpersonal skills
- Conflict management skills
- Problem solving
- High level of integrity
- Good listener and easy to talk to
- Empathy.
Key Behaviors:
- Interpersonal and intercultural sensitivity.
- Social and receptive (active listener).
- High degree of integrity.
- Ability to work independently and as a part of the team, as the situation dictates.
- Proactive and ready to take initiative.
- Ability to assimilate and handle a wide range of information efficiently and effectively.
- High level of stress tolerance and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
- Willingness to undertake extensive field trips within the PCO working area.
Key Relationships (excluding own line manager and staff):
Internal:
- Program Coordinator
- Finance and Support Services team
- Various staff based in all CBI core departments, as and when necessary (e.g. funding, PDA, MEAL, finance, PPA).
External:
- Partners
- Consultants
- Service Providers / Stakeholders (Other NGOs)
- Government agencies
- Community leaders/CBOs.
Application Closing Date
8th March, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: