Job vacancy by Action for Social Development and Environmental Protection Organization (ASDEPO)

Job Description

• Essential work duties/ scope of work: (Essential functions, quality/quantity expected list of marginal duties and number of national/and or expat staff supervised)
• Prepare plan of action for effective SC implementation in consultation with the Health Officer
• Effectively follow the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM cases with complications, and ensure that all protocols are understood and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP.
• Provide key health and nutrition messages to mothers/caretakers based on the protocols and guidelines
• Report directly to the SC Health Officer to ensure that all problems are conveyed in a timely manner.
• Ensure safe storage of SC therapeutic food and accurate records of the stock related to the programme.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the SC and submit report weekly/monthly to the SC-Health Officer.
• Collaborate with other teams in sharing information and ideas about the implementation of the ASDEPO overall nutrition (CMAM) programme activities.
• Respect the dignity of beneficiaries, careers and members of the community at all times.
• Generate ideas to strengthen the development of the nutrition unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.
• Ability to effectively work with government, IDP/ community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other ASDEPO relationships.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English. Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email and other computer applications
• Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues in course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work in areas where the project is implemented
• Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender issues in humanitarian programming
• Prepare detailed implementation plan and share with all woreda base staffs
• Ensure implementation planned activities upon expected quality and schedule at all levels.
• Follow up of project implementation through regular update
• Represent ASDEPO in any meeting organized at project site when needed.

Qualification:

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Public Health
• At least 2 years’ experience of managing a CMAM program
• Experience with training of staff in CMAM
• Ability to read and interpret nutrition report
• Flexible with ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations
• Good communication skills
• Fluency in English and preferably local language of the working area

Desirable

• Knowledge on IDP and refugee context is preferred.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Quantity required: 04 (for Benishangul Gumuz)

How to Apply

• All applications submit through email address, job application letter, CV, two references, and all relevant official documents.
• Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. In order to ensure fairness to all applicant’s personal inquiries are not permitted.
• Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for exam and interviews.
• ASDEPO is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter, CV (with three reference check) and include details of your current remuneration through email address: recruitment.asdepo@gmail.com

Note: Use " SC Nurse " as the subject line of your email.