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Health and Nutrition coordinator

Development for Peace Organization (DPO)

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Health Care

Public Health

Addis Ababa

2 years - 4 years

1 Position

2025-05-09

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2025-05-19

Required Skills

address public health issues

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Fields of study

Nutrition

Public Health

Full Time

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Job Description

The Health and Nutrition coordinator will provide strategic leadership and oversight to the healthcare operations within Terkidi Refugee Camp. This role encompasses both clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services to refugees and nearby host community.

The Health and Nutrition coordinator will also supervise and support the Logistics & Admin Assistant, Finance Assistant, and Warehouse Assistant, in coordination with the Health and Nutrition Manager at the head office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

  • Provide clinical leadership and guidance to medical staff across all health facilities within the refugee camps.

  • Ensure the implementation of evidence-based medical practices and protocols to optimize patient care.

  • Provide direct patient consultation and oversee the diagnosis, treatment, higher-level referral service and management of medical conditions prevalent among refugees and host community, ensuring adherence to established standards of care.

  • Conduct regular medical rounds and clinical audits to monitor the quality of healthcare services provided.

Administrative duties:

  • Draft and Implement policies, procedures, and protocols to streamline healthcare operations and enhance efficiency.

  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to procure essential medical equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals for the health facilities.

  • Monitor and manage the budget allocated for medical services, ensuring optimal resource utilization.

  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records, including patient data and treatment outcomes.

  • Collaborate with other departments, including warehouse, logistics and human resources, to ensure smooth functioning of healthcare operations.

  • Provide regular reports and updates to the Health and Nutrition Manager and other relevant stakeholders on the status of healthcare services within the refugee camps.

Staff Supervision and Development:

  • Supervise and support medical staff, including physicians, health officers, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals, across all health facilities.

  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance staff performance and development.

  • Facilitate training and capacity-building initiatives for medical and support staff to ensure continuous professional development.

  • Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect among staff members.

Coordination and Collaboration:

  • Liaise with external partners, including UN agencies, NGOs, and local health authorities, to strengthen collaborative efforts and leverage resources for healthcare delivery.

  • Participate in coordination meetings and working groups related to health and humanitarian assistance, representing the organization's interests and priorities.

  • Engage with refugee community leaders and representatives to understand their healthcare needs and preferences, ensuring that services are culturally sensitive and responsive.

Job Requirements

Education:

  • Medical degree /Master in Nutrition, Public health, Hospital Administration or other related fields of study, and valid medical license to practice medicine in the relevant jurisdiction.

Experience: 

  • Minimum of 4 years for Degree or 2 years for Masters 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates shall fill out this form THIS LINk   and submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable updated resume as a Merged PDF file through recruitment@devforpeace.org until May 18, 2025.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply! 

DPO is committed to diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages all candidates to apply to join the organization, regardless of gender, nationality, religious/ethnic heritage, or disability.

DPO has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, authority abuse, and discrimination. DPO follows the principles of UN Child Protection. As a result, all shortlisted candidates will be subjected to thorough reference and background checks, as well as being expected to conform to these standards and principles. 

Fields Of Study

Nutrition

Public Health

Skills Required

address public health issues

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