Program Planning and Implementation

Ø  Ensure baseline and end line health facility assessments are conducted before technical and logistical support started and at the end of the project period and produce well-articulated assessment report   

Ø  Ensure, that the OTP/SC components of the  emergency nutrition project is of good quality and is reaching international standards for performance with support from the project manager

Ø  Ensure referrals and linkage between the TSFP and OTP/SC CMAM components In collaboration with government health staff,  plan, organize and facilitate  SAM management  training to    health centre /health post staff

Ø  Ensure that Concern’s Surge  project is of good quality and is reaching international standards for performance Continuously monitor the nutritional status of vulnerable sections of the population in ERNE project woredas through data collection and information sharing.

Ø  To build and strengthen the capacity of key project stakeholders at Kebele and Woreda level through training, monitoring and follow up and to support IYCF project integration with different approaches like PSNP, CMAM and emergency nutrition intervention.

Ø  Conduct assessment and identify health and nutrition related problems of the target community/Woreda and develop appropriate and workable activity plan and implement accordingly,

Ø  Participate in the review of the planned activity and propose /plan new appropriate activity in Health and Nutrition sector based on the actual problems of the community;

Ø  Prepare detail implementation plan and modality /guideline for Health and Nutrition related activities based on the main document and ensure its implement with standard quality as per the agreed time table.

Ø  Design appropriate implementation modalities and program approach to strengthen sustainability factors;

Ø  Initiate and introduce innovative ideas/approaches and implementation modalities based on the local context into the Health and Nutrition related intervention;

Ø  Promote and ensure the active participation & initiatives of target extreme poor HHs and local community using all possible methods in all aspects of ERNE program activities;

Ø  Conduct capacity building training for the staff under his/her supervision on various Health and Nutrition related topics based on the assessment to ensure quality implementation;

Ø  Prepare technical and supportive supervision plan based on the need assessment for staff under her/his supervision and implement and report on time;

Ø  Build, in collaboration with concerned units, the capacity of key stakeholders so as to implement the program/project effectively and efficiently;

Reporting

Ø  Prepare and submit periodic quality progress reports on Health and Nutrition sector (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, annually and donor reports);

Ø  Collect and document all progress in the implementation of activities (at activity, output and impact level) and maintain project data, record and documents;

Ø  Collect and document  appropriate data using Data base on time and prepare and share report for all concerned;

Ø  Conduct case studies and share findings;

Financial Management

Ø  Responsible to control the budget allocated to the sector and ensure that activities are implemented according to quality required and agreed plans.

Ø  Prepares detailed Health and Nutrition sector budget plan and implement in line with Concern finance policies /producers on time;

Ø  Responsible for ensuring proper, efficient and timely utilization of allocated program/project budget, including purchasing of materials;

Ø  Participate and give appropriate input for Health and Nutrition Sector in Budget Revision time;

HR

Ø  Properly manage and administer as well as guide staff under the supervision of Health/Nutrition SPO

Ø  Provide technical and supervision support or coach field staffs under his/her supervision to build their capacity to perform their assigned roles and responsibilities;

Ø  Prepare and conduct trainings for employees of Concern and key stakeholders that involve in the project design, implementation, M & E;

Ø  Work closely with good team sprit with other staff;

Networking and Integration 

Ø  Establish strong linkage and collaboration with zone and Woreda Health Office in the implementation of health and Nutrition activities.

Ø  Create appropriate linkage; working procedures and information sharing with other program staff and external stakeholders.

Ø  Integrate the sector with other sectors of ERNE program staff and concerned stakeholders;

Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E)

Ø  Develop participatory program/project monitoring plan in collaboration with MEAL team; and internalize and implement the action plan accordingly

Ø  Facilitate and participate planned monitoring sessions in the implementation of Health /Nutrition Sector

Ø  Conduct and document annual learning reviews;

Mainstreaming

Ø  Design and create appropriate methods/ways and implement to mainstream all cross cutting issues like Accountability, gender, inequality, HIV/AIDS, DRR and controlling the spread of COVID-19 in line with Concern Worldwide – Ethiopia guideline.

Ø  Ensure that all cross cutting issues like accountability, gender, inequality, HIV/AIDS, DRR, are mainstreamed in the implementation of Health and Nutrition activity;

Aware and provide appropriate technical support to Health and Nutrition staff under her/his supervision in mainstreaming of all cross cutting issues in the implementation of FIM activity.

·  BSc degree in (public health or Nutrition) with minimum 5years relevant experience.

 Competencies:

Ø  Ability and willingness to frequently travel and stay at the field

Ø  Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization developing effective working relationships to deliver outstanding results for target beneficiaries.

Ø  Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach staff and working with Project stakeholders

Ø  Good communication and report writing skills

Ø  Good negotiation skill with government and other agencies

Ø  Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.

Ø  Good interpersonal skills and team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity

Ability to work under pressure