• Conduct & undertake PHC like consultation & provide proper treatment based on the protocol
• Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus
• Strengthening of early referrals mechanism
• Improving basic preventive health care at community level with emphasis health, immunization, health and nutrition services
• Plan and implement project outlined in the protocol for OTP and SC to achieve objectives of the project.
• The health and nutrition nurse will help facilitate admission of the patient at the OTP, and SC.
• Train and support the HEWs in severe acute malnutrition case management and follow-up (e.g., referral to SC) according to national guidelines.
• Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.
• Ensure each and every admitted child receives adequate and quality clinical and nutritional care through existing resources.
• Ensure at all times adequately equipped and supplied with the necessary nutritional and clinical requirements - Plumpy'nut, Vitamin A, routine drugs, nutritional equipment’s, nutritional/medical stationeries, etc.
• Assisting the planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.
• · Perform other extra duties as required.
• Collect, analyze and share data’s required for monitoring quality of SC programs based on SPHERE standards (average weight gain, average length of stay).
• Provides technical report on emergency health and nutrition for strengthening surveillance and public health emergency management.
• Participates in responses to public emergencies (disaster, outbreaks).
• Reports updates on humanitarian situations on implementation areas.
• Reports any problems in a timely manner to the project coordinator.
• Control and facilitate vehicle movement within the project area in the field.
• Upholds the image and values of SC at all times.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALFICATION, EXPEREINCE, COMPETENCIES

QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or BSc degree in Nursing, Public Health
• Minimum four years working experience with NGOs out of which two years in OTP/TFU/TSFP settings. 
• Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring
• Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
• 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 (Mandatory)
• Good human relation skills
• Respect of Save the Children rules by anyone visiting the program
• Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours

How to Apply

Application Information:

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 the website