GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. 

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors. 

 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

Under the direct supervision of Woreda Project Manager, the senior Health & Nutrition Officer is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the MAMI Care Pathway in Deder Woreda, ensuring high-quality service delivery, capacity building, monitoring, and supervision with stakeholders. This role requires technical expertise in Management of small & nutritionally at-risk infants aged under 6 months and their mothers, community engagement, with a strong focus on capacity building, system strengthening and sustainability.

Description of Functional Relation Ships of the role, if any 

The Senior Health and Nutrition Officer will work within a dynamic network of stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and coordination of the MAMI Care Pathway. The role requires strong collaboration across multiple levels of the health system and with community actors. He/she will work with the GOAL Nutrition team and other officers within the field office to enhance their participation and involvement in prevention, awareness creation and capacity building of woreda based government health staffs. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES (detailed list of tasks and outputs categorized by “daily” “weekly” “monthly” or any other category which fits the role)

 Project Implementation

• Lead the enrollment and follow-up of infants-mothers’ pairs into MAMI Care Pathway in selected health facilities and communities.

• Support integration of MAMI Care pathway into existing maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) and nutrition services.

• Conduct routine supportive supervision at selected health facilities, provide technical support and on- the job training for nurses and feedback as needed.

• Support the project manager in preparing deep implementation plan, procurement plan and other tasks as required.

• Ensure the implementation of Family MUAC approach at community level and health facilities for early identification, assessment and referral of infants aged under six months and their mothers. 

• Facilitate the bi-annual partners joint review meeting and supervision at Woreda level.

• Facilitate community mobilization and awareness campaigns on infants and maternal nutrition.

Capacity Building

• Train and mentor health workers, HEWs, and community volunteers on MAMI Care pathway tools and protocols.

• Organize refresher training and supportive supervision visits.

• Develop and disseminate IEC materials tailored to local contexts.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Prepare and submit Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual report on MAMI care pathway indicators.

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and quality of services.

• Document lessons learned, success stories, and challenges for continuous improvement.

• Support PM in Developing Tools or checklist for monitoring and evaluation of MAMI Care pathway activities. 

• Contribute to operational research and knowledge sharing.

Coordination & Representation

• Liaise with woreda health offices, local authorities, and implementing partners.

• Represent the community level &woreda level in technical working groups and stakeholder meetings.

• Foster collaboration with other health and nutrition programs team to ensure synergy.

• Identify and address implementation bottlenecks through regular field visits and stakeholder consultations.

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to 

Your professional advancement? Then join us if you have

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS 

Qualification (Education, Experience, key qualities, skill and competence)

• BSc/HO in Public Health with a minimum of four years’ proven work experience preferably in NGO and experience in MAMI care pathway is preferred.

• Demonstrable experience in working with communities, and knowledge of participatory approaches 

• Extensive Knowledge and experience in MNCH and MAMI.

• Strong knowledge on monitoring and evaluation and report writing,

• Ability to plan and organize work to meet individual, team and programme objective, 

• Training and facilitation skills,

• Ability to effectively liaise with government, donors, NGOs, community leaders and other stakeholders, 

• Fosters working in teams & teamwork spirit, 

• Very good knowledge and practice of computer application,

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Knowledge of local language is a must.

• Continually looks to improve personal skill, knowledge and work hence contribute to capacity building within the team and organization,

• Flexible and creative approach; keen to take initiative where appropriate.

• Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities, 

• Have good understanding and hands on experience on Management of small and nutritionally at-risk infants under six months and their mothers. 

• Familiarity to the local culture.

• Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community. 

Desirable quality, skill and competence

• Have good understanding and hands on experience on Management of small and nutritionally at-risk infants under six months and their mothers. 

• Familiarity to the local culture.

Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor communit

• Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

• REMUNERATION and BENEFITS: 

• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

• A chance to develop tangible experience.

• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.  

• Commitments:

• GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. 

• GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.

• GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

• Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safe guarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care. 

• GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

• You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization)

How To Apply

• APPLICATION PROCEEDURE: 

• Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter 

• Applicants can directly apply online using THIS LINK

• GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

• Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

• GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.