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Health and Nutrition Officer
Save the Children
Health Care
Public Health
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2 years
2 Positions
2020-06-03
to
2020-06-07
Full Time
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Job Description
Job Description
· Engage in the planning and achievements of the health and nutrition activities of the project and ensuring that the quality standards are met
· Support implementation of integrated complimentary health activities in FFP program in targeted areas
· Ensures effective start up, management, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of integrated complimentary health activities in FFP program in targeted areas
· Support in Planning and setting up of temperature screening for beneficiaries on distribution site , ensure implementation of other precaution procedures like use of PPE by distributers and physical distancing to minimize risk of COVID 19 transmission during distribution of cash
· Jointly with local health facilities facilitate safe transportation for identified suspected COVID-19 cases identified through screening at distribution site.
· Facilitate engagement of local health facilities in implementation of complimentary health activities during distribution (IYCF promotion, nutrition screening, link of malnutrition cases to health facilities and Health education on COVID-190 etc.)
· Facilitate onsite temperature screening for beneficiaries before entering the distribution point
· Facilitate IYCF promotion and nutrition screening and referral of SAM cases during distribution of cash
· Participating in health, nutrition, and/or multi-sectoral assessments as required
· Work with local authorities and health facilities to engage communities in urban health insurance
· Conducts regular monitoring for distribution sites to provide technical support and supportive supervision to the health and nutrition activities of the project.
· Conducts regular monitoring, provide technical support and supportive supervision to the health facilities received PPE to ensure implementation of COVID -19 IPC measures.
· Participate in the facilitation of work plans, POPs, budgets, and other required program documents for integrated health and nutrition related activities.
· Closely work with the Food security, WASH and other teams to ensure that program activities are implemented in integrated way
· In collaboration with Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator, ensure timely preparation and implementation of phase-out strategy
· Represents Save the Children in local level nutrition and health coordination and other as required.
· Documents findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up of beneficiaries and share.
· Prepare and submit program reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness per the responsibility areas
· Documents lessons learned in specific technical areas per Woreda
· Prepare case story as per the format
· Performs other related tasks as required
Job Requirements
Educational Qualification: · Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing /health officer /public health or closely related field from a reputable and recognized University /College. Experience and Skills · Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in implementing in humanitarian integrated projects in NGOs Other Competencies/Attributes: · Good leadership, coordination and management experience. · Knowledge of COVID-19 response and case management technical guidelines and standards in emergency nutrition and health. · Knowledge of urban community insurance · Experienced in emergency health and nutrition related activities, specifically IYCF-E · Strong interpersonal skills & excellent team player. · Willingness and ability to work in stressful environment. · Cultural and gender sensitivity Fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of local languages is advantage |
How to Apply
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:
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.
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