Doctor, Stabilization Center

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International Medical Corps is recruiting a Doctor for its Stabilization Center in Katsina, Nigeria. The doctor will implement national CMAM guidelines, oversee clinical care of children admitted to the center, supervise SC staff, and support OTP/CG services.

• Based in Katsina, Nigeria
• Implement national CMAM guidelines
• Supervise Stabilization Center staff
• Provide quality clinical care to children
• Collaborate with nutrition and SMOH staff

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Doctor, Stabilization Center at International Medical Corps (IMC) ⏲ Aug 3, 2026, 6:03 AM ⋕ View all Medical & Healthcare jobs International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Doctor, Stabilization Center Location: Katsina, Nigeria Category: Nutrition Job Summary This position will facilitate good practice and ensure compliance to applicable implementation of national CMAM guidelines. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall implementation of CMAM and IYCF in collaboration with other nutrition and SMOH staff and integration with other programs. Main Task and Responsibilities: To take blood samples from patients as may be required from time to time. Update the nutrition manager on the implementation of all SC activities on weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual basis. Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the SC teams, including admission, discharge, and transfer from the various components of the program, all medical and nutritional protocols, and their application/OTP/SC/CG services. To administer intravenous medications / therapy if required, Participate in the development and review of SC program monitoring and evaluation tools where necessary. Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities: listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily comprehensive. Ensure referrals of discharge cases from the SC to the nearest IMC OTP and are closely monitored smoothly. Ensure payments made locally by nutrition team are compliant with the Procurement and Authorization Chart with appropriate supporting documentation. Ensure donated medicine and consumables are only prescribed for patients and not for staff unless on emergency first aid and under authorization from Nutrition Manager and Coordinator. Mentor and provide on-the-job training on stabilization care and documentation to nurses and other health workers deployed to the SC. To ensure that all consumables used during procedures shall be correctly charged to patient. The stabilization center MD ensures the implementation of quality clinical care of children admitted to the center in accordance with National and international standards. Ensure that the SC is equipped with all necessary tools and materials (e.g., MUAC, scales, drugs, F-75, F-100, RUTF, counselling cards, referral guides) Supervise the stabilization center staff (SC Nurse, Nutrition Assistant, Cleaners, Guards), directly provide ongoing leadership to the project team, and oversee implementation and coordination of activity plans to ensure targets are met. Ensure that all SC staff fully complete and sign timesheets monthly for submission to HR/Finance Admin. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation: To receive a hand-over report on patients from the duty SC Nurse and Nutrition Assistants To undertake a morning and evening ward round daily with Nurses and Nutrition Assistant ensuring patients are visited where appropriate. Liaise with the nutrition officer, CMAM assistants and Care Group Promoters Supervisors to ensure and facilitate a timely referral of complicated SAM cases from the OTPs to the SC. To liaise with SC Nurse and Nutrition Assistants regularly (at least every 3-4 hours) to check on patient progress, or more frequently if their condition necessitates and or on calls relating to patients care. Liaise with MoH, WHO and other stakeholders for nutrition program towards a successful SC project. Maintain work schedules/plans for SC nurses, nutritionists, nutrition assistants and cleaners in the SC. Ensure timely collection, compilation, and analysis of quality data as well as production of quantitative and qualitative reports regarding all SC activities. Follow up management of stocks with the storekeeper; monitor rates of SC consumption and ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner. To make an entry in the patient’s notes as appropriate following ward rounds or any other patient examinations, communication, or procedures. Assign tasks among SC staff according to the variation in workload, holidays, unplanned absences, or illness. Participate in regular nutrition team management meetings and represent the Nutrition Manager in carrying out some related tasks. To supervise the daily clinical management of all patients in conjunction with the SC CMAM Assistants on duty with support from Nutrition Manager. Coordinate to ensure that all available drugs and consumables used during procedures are strategically stored in SC. Ensure that SC beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community are always treated respectfully. Supervise and support the outreach care group supervisors/facilitators to implement quality community mobilization for the successful outcome of the CMAM and IYCF program activities. Report any problems in a timely manner to the nutrition manager or coordinator. Supervise the use of medicines, medical supplies, nutrition-related commodities, and data tools in the SC. To respond to calls from the ward relating to patient care Ensure assets under nutrition team are safe guarded and included on the monthly/quarterly/annually update of assets as may be required. To undertake emergency procedures as required (including resuscitation), taking the lead as necessary. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualification: Computer literate in Word and Excel. Strictly qualified and registered national Medical Doctor from a recognized University/Institute with minimum experience: of 2 years. Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach other staff and community workers. Proven ability and experience: in planning and conducting formal training sessions on health and nutrition including CMAM and IYCF. Excellent inter and intrapersonal skills to ensure consistent positive relations with key stakeholders. Understanding of nutritional/health surveillance and information systems/reporting. Fluent in written and spoken English and Hausa. Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their caretakers. Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a Nutrition representative of IMC in the SC. Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political, religious, and economic aspects of the community. Strong report writing and computer skills. Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles. Familiarity with donors and donor procedures helpful. Must possess a valid practicing license from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Experience: and implementation of nutrition intervention programs is an added advantage. A willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions. Commitment to and understanding of IMC’s aims, values and principles. Key Competencies: Ability to integrate into the local environment including awareness of political, religious, and economic aspects of the community. Prepared to live and work in an uncertain security environment. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their care takers. Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as a Nutrition representative of IMC in the SC. Familiarity with donors and donor procedures helpful. Excellent inter and intrapersonal skills to ensure consistent positive relations with key stakeholders. A willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions. Strong report writing and computer skills. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Katsina State