Child Safeguarding:

Level 3:

The responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to provide essential support to Save the Children’s emergency programs in Afar, focusing on promoting accountability to beneficiaries with the objective of empowering communities and obtaining feedback on SC UK projects leading to improved quality and impact. The incumbent will work very closely with the MEAL Coordinator as well as all concerned project staff and project beneficiaries in establishing accountability mechanisms.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: None

Dimensions: Save the Children works in all regions of Ethiopia with a current staff complement of approximately 1900 and current expenditure of approximately $190090+ million each year.

Staff directly reporting to this post: Health Nutrition. Coordinator

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• 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

• Plan and implement project outlined in the protocol for OTP and SC to achieve objectives of the project.

• The health and nutrition Officer 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 admitted child receives adequate and quality clinical and nutritional care through existing resources.

• Always ensure 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

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values.

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages others to do the same.

• Widely shares personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.

• Future orientated, thinks strategically.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with colleagues, members and external partners and supporters.

• Values diversity sees it as a source of competitive strength.

• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.

• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of diploma in related social fields, health, and other development studies.

• A minimum of two years’ experience in working at community-based similar projects preferably with non-governmental organizations

• Knowledge of the language of the duty station

Commitment to Save the Children values.

Teams, in the event of emergencies Desirable

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. 

Use the below link to apply:  CLIK HERE

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.