Nurse Team Supervisor – MMC at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) – Borno State

ALIMA is recruiting a full-time Nurse Team Supervisor – MMC in Borno State to organise nursing services, supervise clinical staff and maintain the quality and continuity of patient care in line with its protocols and recognised health standards.

Nursing and team supervision

• Plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing activities and team schedules, including leave, performance assessment and training needs.
• Undertake direct nursing duties when necessary.
• Enforce clinical, hygiene and infection-prevention protocols across the team.
• Plan outpatient activities and confirm that medical and nutrition prescriptions are implemented correctly.
• Support the application of medical, nutritional and anthropometric procedures.

Medical resources and reporting

• Oversee medicines, pharmacy stock, medical supplies, inventories, storage and the management of expired medicines.
• Ensure staff are trained to use medical devices and that required cleaning and minor maintenance take place.
• Report equipment faults to the biomedical service.
• Coordinate patient records, transfers, exit documentation, statistics and regular activity reports.
• Provide updates to nursing activity management or the PMR.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s qualification in Nursing and a valid practising licence.
• A recognised nutritionist diploma is desirable.
• At least two years’ previous nursing experience; experience with ALIMA, other NGOs or in developing countries is desirable.
• English and local language capability, including Hausa and Kanuri.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management and a results-focused approach.