Hiring Organization: Save the Children
Job Location: Palestine, State of
***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post. ***
The Opportunity – Gaza CMAM Nurse (Consultancy)
Post location: Gaza Field Office.
Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 6 months
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under overall guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Officer and Nutrition Program Assistant, the CMAM Nurse will provide screening, treatment, nursing care and following up for children with acute malnutrition in assigned nutrition site/ Mother Baby Areas according to national protocols and or guidelines/protocols developed by the nutrition cluster. He/she will closely work with partner nutrition staff to provide a holistic package of nutritional care for mothers and children.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Gaza Nutrition Officer
Staff reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Job Location: Palestine, State of
***This role will be contingent upon securing available funds, and we might use this vacancy to fill more than one post. ***
The Opportunity – Gaza CMAM Nurse (Consultancy)
Post location: Gaza Field Office.
Contract Duration and Level of Effort: 6 months
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under overall guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Officer and Nutrition Program Assistant, the CMAM Nurse will provide screening, treatment, nursing care and following up for children with acute malnutrition in assigned nutrition site/ Mother Baby Areas according to national protocols and or guidelines/protocols developed by the nutrition cluster. He/she will closely work with partner nutrition staff to provide a holistic package of nutritional care for mothers and children.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Gaza Nutrition Officer
Staff reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: None
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Implementing and always following the universal hygiene standards, security rules, and other protocols and procedures regarding nursing and children’s nutrition matters
Responsible for the overall case management of acute malnutrition (SAM/MAM) cases
Admission of eligible children into wasting treatment services
Weekly/biweekly follow-up of children, including relevant anthropometric measurements and routine vital sign data
Conduct appetite tests for SAM children during enrolment and consequently during each follow-up visit to nutrition center.
Provision of correct ration and dosage of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) with instructions on use
Transferring children with complications to the nearest stabilization center (SC/ TFC)
Provide direct nursing care to patients including vital signs and medications in the outpatient therapeutic feeding center.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the CMAM protocols for identified malnutrition cases.
Correctly filling and regularly updating the SAM/MAM patient cards and relevant registration books according to the CMAM reporting and MEAL guidance.
Provision of medications for SAM and MAM children as per the systematic treatment guideline for CMAM following national or nutrition cluster guidance.
Provide necessary tailored counselling and regular H&N education session for the mothers/ caregivers of children suffering from acute malnutrition
Appropriate discharge of children from services when they reach cured criteria
Work closely with Community Engagement Workers to trace defaulters in the community
Work closely with Nutrition counsellors on case that require close support on IYCF.
Work closely with the partner staff at the Nutrition site in the planning and organizing of malnutrition treatment services in the site.
In coordination with the Nutrition Officer ensure adequate availability of all Nutrition supplies in the nutrition site
Document program progress for CMAM beneficiaries including writing success stories and case studies for advocacy.
Prepare the weekly/ monthly report for malnutrition treatment in the site
Update the internal stock cards for Nutrition and other supplies
Ensure proper storage and inventory of specialized nutrition foods and other medicine, medical items in the MBA nutrition sites.
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner
Adhere to quality assurance measures and standards to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and feedback mechanisms to enhance program performance.
Participate in training sessions and capacity building activities to enhance clinical skills, knowledge of best practices, and understanding of program objectives. Share expertise and mentor junior staff members as needed.
Any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
QUALIFICATIONS
Responsible for the overall case management of acute malnutrition (SAM/MAM) cases
Admission of eligible children into wasting treatment services
Weekly/biweekly follow-up of children, including relevant anthropometric measurements and routine vital sign data
Conduct appetite tests for SAM children during enrolment and consequently during each follow-up visit to nutrition center.
Provision of correct ration and dosage of ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) with instructions on use
Transferring children with complications to the nearest stabilization center (SC/ TFC)
Provide direct nursing care to patients including vital signs and medications in the outpatient therapeutic feeding center.
Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the CMAM protocols for identified malnutrition cases.
Correctly filling and regularly updating the SAM/MAM patient cards and relevant registration books according to the CMAM reporting and MEAL guidance.
Provision of medications for SAM and MAM children as per the systematic treatment guideline for CMAM following national or nutrition cluster guidance.
Provide necessary tailored counselling and regular H&N education session for the mothers/ caregivers of children suffering from acute malnutrition
Appropriate discharge of children from services when they reach cured criteria
Work closely with Community Engagement Workers to trace defaulters in the community
Work closely with Nutrition counsellors on case that require close support on IYCF.
Work closely with the partner staff at the Nutrition site in the planning and organizing of malnutrition treatment services in the site.
In coordination with the Nutrition Officer ensure adequate availability of all Nutrition supplies in the nutrition site
Document program progress for CMAM beneficiaries including writing success stories and case studies for advocacy.
Prepare the weekly/ monthly report for malnutrition treatment in the site
Update the internal stock cards for Nutrition and other supplies
Ensure proper storage and inventory of specialized nutrition foods and other medicine, medical items in the MBA nutrition sites.
Report on progress and any problems in a timely manner
Adhere to quality assurance measures and standards to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and feedback mechanisms to enhance program performance.
Participate in training sessions and capacity building activities to enhance clinical skills, knowledge of best practices, and understanding of program objectives. Share expertise and mentor junior staff members as needed.
Any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors
In order to be successful, you will bring/have:
QUALIFICATIONS
BSC in nutrition, nursing, public health or midwifery
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential:
Nutritionist from a recognized institute
Motivated and prepared to work in the field areas in challenging conditions
Ability to work alongside others under stressful conditions in conflict-prone situations
Ability to communicate with the conflict affected population
Fluency in Arabic
Desirable:
Motivated and prepared to work in the field areas in challenging conditions
Ability to work alongside others under stressful conditions in conflict-prone situations
Ability to communicate with the conflict affected population
Fluency in Arabic
Desirable:
Prior experience of providing treatment to children with acute malnutrition
Strong interpersonal and team skills
Experience in individual/group counselling
A good understanding of recommended infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices
Effective self-organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.
Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Organisation
Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Apply Now
Apply Before: 10/28/2025, 11:59 PM
Strong interpersonal and team skills
Experience in individual/group counselling
A good understanding of recommended infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices
Effective self-organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions. Application will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis.
Save the Children promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, women and people with different abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Organisation
Save the Children works in development and humanitarian contexts with children and partners to help families, communities, and governments identify and use innovations to ensure all children survive, learn and are protected.
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
Apply Now
Apply Before: 10/28/2025, 11:59 PM
