Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

In Ethiopia, Plan has more than 25 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIE mainly operates in seven geographical areas; Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Addis Ababa City Administration on different projects funded by different Doners.

 The post holder is held accountable for the following specific deliverables:

• For the coordination of the overall CMAM particularly TFP services within the operational area where community access for quality services
• Train and support the HEWs in severe acute malnutrition case management and follow-up (e.g., referral to SC and TSFP) according to national/international guidelines.
• Support community-based volunteers (FDAs) for the implementation of the community component of the project (OTP/SC).
• Participate in the organization and delivery of nutritional trainings for health worker and HEWs in the target Woreda.
• Organize quality registration, recording and documentation of patient-related data in the OTP and SC according to national protocol thereby ensuring accurate data collection and reporting to worded health office and PIE's project office according to approved formats.

The OTP/SC nurse is expected to conduct activities and has end responsibility for:- Plan and implement OTP/SC activities as outlined in the protocol to achieve objectives of the project. Throughout the project implementation, work with and ensure transfer of capacity to HEWs and HWs in each health posts and SCs of target woredas.

·  Ensure that the HEWs and HWs provide quality SAM case management services to children under five years in accordance with the MoH and SPHERE standards.

Job Requirements

• Nursing diploma from a recognized health college
• Minimum two-year experience with INGO/NGO of Infant and young Child Feeding practices /treatment of malnourished children in nutrition program (OTP/SC) implementation – case definition and care, clinical management, OTP/SC management, data collection and compilation, working with counterpart for lasting intervention, training of health workers, etc
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Amharic
• High commitment to work with pastoral communities in remote and challenging environments

Desirable

• Knowledge of good local language (Afar) and experience on pastoral community based project intervention (Emergency Nutrition focused) is an advantageous.
• Work experience in Health Service Extension Program is an asset. 
• Afarigna Language Is Must.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application in November 01,2021. Qualified candidates should submit the application form found with this link http://ethiojobs.net through www.Ethiojobs.net

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. 

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org  

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required.

As an international child centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we as an organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.