Iliya Ciwar

Dedicated Nurse with a passion for humanity looking to leverage knowledge and experience into protecting the rights of the less privileged and vulnerable people in conflict and disaster affected areas. Experienced in providing professional technical, operational and administrative support. Actively involved in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) & Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) implementation, Behavioral Change Communication, Public Health Promotion, Community Mobilization, Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation, Field surveys, Trainings & project staff capacity building.

Goal oriented team player with unalloyed enthusiasm towards achieving both individual and organizational goals.

Nurse at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) UMTH Maiduguri (2024-11 – Present)

Supervised patient care, staff scheduling, and ensured adherence to protocols, infection prevention, and safety standards.

• Supervise Patient Care – Monitor quality of care and ensure nursing standards are maintained
• Staff Supervision & Scheduling – Assign duties, prepare rosters, and oversee staff performance
• Quality & Compliance – Ensure adherence to protocols, infection prevention, and safety standards
• Training & Mentoring – Identify staff training needs and provide guidance
• Reporting & Documentation – Maintain accurate patient records and prepare activity reports
• Conflict Resolution – Address staff issues promptly and promote teamwork
• Resource Management – Track and manage use of drugs, consumables, and equipment
• Collaboration – Work with doctors and other health professionals for holistic patient care
• Emergency Coordination – Lead the nursing team during emergencies and critical cases

ITFC Nurse at Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) Fatima Ali Sheriff (2023-05 – 2024-10)

Implemented universal hygiene standards, infection control protocols, and provided medical care in ITFC facility.

• Understanding, advocating, implementing, and monitoring universal hygiene standards/precautions
• Bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security regulations, and other protocols
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness in working environment
• Keeping medical secrets and confidentiality in mind
• Organizing and carrying out medical prescription-based care and treatments
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family)
• Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them
• Knowing the awareness of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) kit
• Ensuring patients are received, installed and assisted with feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort
• Ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies
• Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization

CMAM Assistant at Family Health International fhi360 (Ngala General Hospital) (2022-02 – 2022-05)

Assisted in management of severe acute malnutrition cases following SC and OTP protocols.

• Effectively following the SC and OTP protocols for the medical care of the SAM cases with complications
• Work closely with SC, OTP and Pediatric staff to ensure all SC protocols are understood and agreed
• Assist ATO Nurse to prepare plan of action for effective SC and OTP implementation
• Daily monitoring of the temperature, pulse and respiration as outlined by national guidelines for SAM management
• Educating and involving the care givers in the course of management
• Preparing the therapeutic feeds; F-75, F-100 and RUTF according to the inpatient protocols and guidelines
• Ensure all criteria are respected and documented, including admission, discharge and transfer
• Ensure timely therapeutic preparation provision and monitoring
• Completing and updating the patient ale to ensure attack of patient progress
• To Ensure daily anthropometric and growth monitoring
• Take charge of the facility in absent of ATOs

Nurse in Diphtheria Unit at Medicines Sans Frontieres (MSF-France) (2021-03 – 2021-12)

Provided clinical nursing care, outbreak response, and integrated healthcare delivery in complex humanitarian settings.

• Understanding, advocating, implementing, and monitoring universal hygiene standards/precautions
• Bio-hazard prevention and infection control, security regulations, and other protocols
• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness in working environment
• Keeping medical secrets and confidentiality in mind
• Organizing and carrying out medical prescription-based care and treatments
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family)
• Identifying Sexually Gender Based Violence victims and referring them to the medical team
• Knowing the awareness of the importance and appropriate use of the Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Kit
• Ensuring patients are received, installed and assisted
• Ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies
• Sending material to be sterilized and recuperates it from sterilization
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients
• Carry and supervise administrative procedures and documents
• Ensuring an appropriate written/oral handover
• Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed
• Department-related pharmacy and medical equipment control and maintenance
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance for biomedical equipment used
• Supervising and training nurse-aids, nutritional assistants, Cleaners and other related staff

B.Sc in Nursing Science – Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Distance Learning Centre)

Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse) – College of Nursing and Midwifery Maiduguri (2020)

Diploma in Computer Science – Nur Computer (2018)

SSCE in General Education – Government Secondary School Daura Yobe State (2016)

Diploma in Project Management, Human Resources Management, Health Safety and Environment – Fornazione Business School (2024)