Reports to: Senior Manager – Health & Nutrition (Technical Specialist WASH and Nutrition) based in Nairobi
Liaises with:
Internally – Other Programmes and PSU
Externally – MoH, Local Partners, UN bodies etc.
Direct Reports:
Program Officers-Health and Nutrition (2)
Logistics and Finance officer
Job Location: Lodwar, Turkana
Contract Details:
One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds & Performance
Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 197,077
Group Pension after Confirmation of Appointment
Group Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
Group Life Cover
Group Personal Accident Cover
Job Summary:
The incumbent will oversee and provide overall technical leadership to the Health and Nutrition Programme in Tana River County. As Head of Field Office, s/he will coordinate and oversee all Turkana County based Programmes and the Programmes Support Unit
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Health and Nutrition Programmme Management
Participate in the assessment and selection of appropriate partners for programme implementation;
Provide organizational and technical support to MoH and local partners in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) and health services;
Liaising closely with the County health management teams (CHMT) and Hospital Management Teams (HMT) to develop joint work plans and ensure MoH ownership and integration into the existing health systems;
Work closely with the CHMT to oversee and review the implementation of County work plans and activities
Support MoH and local partners to strengthen planning, implementation and review of health and nutrition programme activities at the County level
Work with stakeholders at County level to establish health and nutrition complementary interventions while actively promoting inter sectoral linkages and integration with other programmes as necessary
Ensure programme quality through active role in M&E of health and nutrition programme interventions including developing and utilizing context specific M&E tools, using data for decision making, field monitoring and joint support supervision
Monitor the health and nutrition situation in the County including coordination of nutrition surveys, supporting with surveillance and assessments as required
Contribute to the development of programme strategies and new project proposals
Develop and implement county level health and nutrition programme budgets, budget revisions, costed work plans among other financial planning tools as required.
Documentation of the programme process and compiling programme reports including generating lessons learnt and case studies
Represent Concern at Sub County Health and Nutrition meetings and fora and support advocacy initiatives in line with the programme strategy
Programme Support and Management/Head of Field Office Duties**
Manage programme support functions including the day to day running of the Turkana County Concern office(s)
Monitor programme budget and partner grants and account for expenditure through timely financial reporting
Provide coordination to all programme activities by channeling communication and resources to all departments at Sub County level
Represent Concern in relevant meetings and fora at County and Sub County level and supporting advocacy and lobbying initiatives in line with programmes strategy
County level security focal person
Responding to Emergencies:
Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme
Job Specification:
A bachelor degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or in Health/Nursing with solid experience/background in health and nutrition. A master degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
At least four years’ experience in health and nutrition program management working on the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) and health services; with at least two years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role
Solid understanding and experience with integrated program approaches
Significant experience/knowledge of MoH systems, particularly at County level and working with and through local partners
Excellent programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, interpersonal and report writing skills
Fluent in both oral and written English and Kiswahili.
Proficient in computer applications
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and supervise new staff members
Proactive problem solver and solutions oriented management style
Although not required, having an understanding of the context, prior experience working and/or living in Turkana is highly desirable
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