Stabilization Center Officer at Action Against Hunger – Maiduguri, Nigeria
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Action Against Hunger |
| Location | Maiduguri, Borno State |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Salary | Not specified by the employer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health Or A Related Field |
| Experience | Minimum of 3 years of in-patient management of severe acute malnutrition cases with medical complications and IMAM implementation |
| Application Deadline | 17 November 2026 (5:00 pm Nigerian Time) |
| Number of Openings | 2 |
About This Opportunity
Action Against Hunger is recruiting two Stabilization Center Officers for its Maiduguri base in Borno State. The officers report to the Programme Manager for Health and Nutrition, and the proposed start date is December 2026. The role keeps the stabilisation centre running to a high clinical standard. Children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications receive safe inpatient care under the national IMAM protocol and WHO guidelines. The work covers ward supervision, clinical care, therapeutic feeding, drug and supply management, staff coaching and reporting. It will suit a nurse, midwife or public health graduate with at least three years of inpatient SAM case management and IMAM experience. Strong report-writing skills and fluency in English and Hausa are also required. The advert was published on 11 November 2026 and closes on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm Nigerian Time, so apply promptly.
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation that runs nutrition and health programmes in northern Nigeria.
Its teams work in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (the BAY states) and in Sokoto, Katsina and Zamfara.
It partners with the Nutrition Sector, UNICEF and State Ministries of Health to deliver nutrition supplies and services.
Its stabilisation centres admit children with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications.
Action Against Hunger recruits through its official application portal.
Key Responsibilities
- Keep the stabilisation centre running well and make sure inpatient care meets a high standard, following the national IMAM protocol and WHO guidelines.
- Supervise the stabilisation centre doctors, nurses and nurse assistants on every shift.
- Re-diagnose and document referred children with severe acute malnutrition, and apply the admission and discharge criteria.
- Give sugar water and F75 therapeutic milk on admission, as the protocol requires.
- Diagnose and monitor hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, dehydration and severe anaemia in admitted children.
- Follow up each child’s weight, MUAC, oedema and weight-for-height, and keep treatment sheets and registers current.
- Coach nurses and nurse aides on therapeutic milk preparation and the supplementary suckling technique.
- Give systematic treatment and drugs with the centre doctors, and record what is given.
- Listen to caregivers, answer their questions and keep hygiene and protective equipment standards on the ward.
- Follow up defaulters through community volunteers and outreach workers.
- Run daily ward rounds in the morning and evening.
- Manage the supply chain for drugs, therapeutic foods and equipment with the pharmacist, including storage, consumption monitoring and utilisation reports.
- Prepare order forms, support milk preparation and promote rational use of medicines.
- Build staff capacity through trainings, refresher sessions, guidance notes, on-job coaching and quality checklists.
- Draw up monthly staff rosters, hold weekly medical meetings and review mortality cases.
- Manage information well: keep CCP cards, admission registers and data tools complete, and prepare the monthly Activity Progress Report.
- Coordinate with the local government area, prepare the supply plan and flag ambulance or generator problems.
Requirements And Qualifications
Mandatory:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or a related field, with public health and IMAM programming experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in inpatient management of severe acute malnutrition cases with medical complications and in IMAM implementation.
- Excellent report-writing skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa.
- Experience managing a team.
Skills And Competencies:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to observe staff practice and give useful feedback.
- Ability to manage staff in line with local culture and the organisation’s policies.
Salary And Benefits
Salary: Not specified by the employer; no figure is stated in the official advert. The advert states these benefits: 100% health care coverage; access to Talent Soft e-learning; maternity and paternity leave; compassionate leave for a hospitalised child; and creche facilities.
How To Apply
- Read the full advert for the Stabilization Center Officer role on the official application page and confirm you meet the degree and experience requirements.
- Prepare your CV, making your inpatient SAM case management, IMAM and team supervision experience clear.
- Open the official application link below and complete the online application form.
- Submit before Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm Nigerian Time.
- Note: Action Against Hunger charges no fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
- Apply here: https://acfinternational.applytojob.com/apply/282aBxzW51/Stabilization-Center-Officer
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Our Tips For This Role
- Lead with your three years of inpatient SAM work: the advert requires at least three years managing severe acute malnutrition cases with medical complications and implementing IMAM.
- Show your clinical range: hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, dehydration and severe anaemia diagnosis, plus therapeutic milk preparation, are core duties.
- Evidence your team supervision: you will supervise doctors, nurses and nurse assistants, so describe teams you have led.
- Show your language skills: fluency in written and spoken English and Hausa is required.
- Apply before the deadline: applications close on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm Nigerian Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application deadline for the Stabilization Center Officer role?
Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00 pm Nigerian Time, per the official advert published on 11 November 2026.
What qualification do I need to apply?
A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health or a related field, with public health and IMAM programming experience.
How much experience is required?
A minimum of three years of inpatient management of severe acute malnutrition cases with medical complications and IMAM implementation.
Where is the role based?
In Maiduguri, Borno State, reporting to the Programme Manager for Health and Nutrition. Two officers are being recruited.
Does Action Against Hunger charge a fee to apply?
No. The organisation states that it charges no fee at any stage of recruitment. Application is free, and you should not pay anyone.
Verified on 12 November 2026 — apply link checked.