ROLE PURPOSE:

the position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation of the OTP program in the Woreda. She/he will mainly be responsible for the Daily/weekly/monthly implementation of the OTP and outreach works in collaboration with the government most importantly the Woreda Health Office. Provide on the job training for the Health Extension Workers at the health facility and to Train Community Health Volunteers and also is expected to provide consistent and high-quality technical support in relation to establishing and strengthening TSFP and overall activities to strengthening the implementation of Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition. S/He will monitor Community Health Workers and volunteers in strengthening the community mobilization and outreach component of the program

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor implementation of OTP program
• Facilitate essential drugs, Nutritional Supplies are delivered at each health facility to ensure the availability of supplies when needed.
• Facilitate training and work closely with Woreda Health staff at Health posts, Health center, and district level.

• Organize daily, weekly and monthly overview and reports of CMAM Program.

• Ensure children discharged from SC are transferred to accordingly to continue their treatment

• Adherence to medical and nutritional treatment protocols and procedures for children and infants.

• Provide onsite training to HEW and nurses on the management of CMAM to decrease the morbidity and mortality of children suffering from malnutrition and diseases.

• Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts/HC (HEW quick reference, Look up the table, report format, tally sheet, Screening formats, and stock balance control

• Receive weekly reports from HEW on weekly basis, cross-check the completeness and accuracy, and submit to Woreda health & CMAM officer
• Mentoring and assist HEW in the decision of patients who are at severe risks and need to be transferred to nearby SC or Hospital
• Assist HEWs in identifying patients who need to be transferred to OTP or SC, patients with failure to respond to treatment and patients who need to be discharged.
• In charge of OTP quality program implementation and monthly OTP activity.
• Participate in capacity-building training, in health education sessions and ENA/BCC application
• Follow up absentees/defaulters and keep a current record of both beneficiaries and the staff (CHAs, volunteers).

Technical Support role

• Support communities to increase their knowledge and skills through training, exposure and joint actions
• Strengthen community self-mobilization through their leaders for participation in their planning, implementation, and monitoring of activities
• Share latest development ideas and appropriate technologies to community members/groups 
• Share information on support and cooperation opportunities with communities and other stakeholders
• Use a variety of extension methods, which are suited to the situation, and build the capacities (knowledge, and skills) of communities  
• Promote constructive customary mechanisms and institution building within communities
• Promote the adoption of approaches that leads to sustainable development
• Build communities’ management skills in analysis and reflection processes, setting goals for improvements, planning implementation steps, taking action, and monitoring progress

 Supervision/Monitoring/Coordination

• Work with stakeholders at the local level.
• Acquire accurate information about vulnerable communities and their problems, needs, and capabilities as well as changes and trends in the communities, including their driving factors and impeding forces
• Develop simple and sustainable supervision and monitoring system to guide the communities in monitoring project activities
• In collaboration with the Government, Health offices prepare weekly/monthly and quarterly plan

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Public Health or other related fields

• Minimum two years of working experience with NGOs out of which one year in OTP/TFU/TSFP settings. 

• Knowledge, training, and experience in the management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication

• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, and monitoring.

• Demonstrated skills in peer-group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.

• Strong computer (Microsoft skills), and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Good command in written and spoken English and Local language (Somali) (Mandatory)

• Good human relations skills.

• Respect of Save the Children rules by anyone visiting the program;

• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours

•  The position holder must have good interpersonal skills & excellent team player

• Knowledge of the local language (Somali language)

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.  The duty station of the position holder will be in Shaykosh, El-Ogaden, & Kudun-bur Woredas of Korahey Zone Somali Regional State in Ethiopia. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organisation

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. 

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should apply using the

below link:  https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

on or before 20 Dec 2019