Job Description
REF: Amref/BD/2018/01-18
We are seeking to recruit Nutrition Specialist for the AFYA TIMIZA project funded by USAID which seeks to sustainably improve health outcomes for mothers, children and adolescents in Samburu and Turkana counties over a five year period (October 2016 – September 2021). The project supports enhanced access to and utilization of quality Family Planning/Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn,
Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH) services in selected Sub-Counties in Samburu and Turkana Counties.
Main Purpose of Job:-
Under the supervision and guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party, the Nutrition Specialist, will be responsible for ensuring that project activities are fully implemented through provision of nutrition technical support and mentorship in accordance with Amref rules and regulations and donor requirements.
Responsibilities
Ensure quality implementation of USAID AFYA TIMIZA Project Nutrition interventions which involve; the integration of NACS, scale up of HINI, IMAM/CMAM, BFHI/BFCI and SBC.
Provide Technical Oversight for Nutrition Interventions and Activities in AFYA TIMIZA Project sites
Liaise with CDOH/ CHMT to ensure strong nutrition program delivery
Follow up on the results of activities and planned nutrition interventions implemented
Monitor nutrition program implementation to ensure it is delivered in line with best practice standards for nutrition programming
Mentor and train project staff and CDOH/CHMT/SCHMT staff to ensure a high quality of nutrition program delivery
Collaborate with relevant organizations and partners to ensure Amref Health Africa in Kenya’s programming is in line with nutrition sector working group standards and approaches
Liaise with other nutrition actors to deliver a high quality SMART Survey and HINI
Assessments
Contribute to efforts in the nutrition working group to develop standards and local approaches for nutrition programming in Turkana and Samburu
Document lessons learnt, challenges and best practice and share lessons with other nutrition actors.
Ensure timely project compliance and reporting to monitor implementation and achievement of project nutrition indicators.
Assist in the preparation of data and information reports and all related documents on a monthly basis including inputs for the sector situation reports
Support field staff in collaborating with relevant nutrition organizations, institutions and partners
Coordinate Nutrition program reporting and other documentation including checking and
verifying source documents for accuracy (Validation of reporting)
Review program reporting, identify issues in implementation and recommend and implement approaches to strengthen program implementation
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master’s
degree in Nutrition and dietetics
Masters’ in Public Health is an added advantage.
Experience
At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in Nutrition related projects including in
emergency setting
Experience working in IMAM, SBC, BFHI/BFCI and HINI projects is an added advantage
Experience in Nutrition surveillance and research
Hands on experience in project coordination monitoring, reporting and documentation
Skills
Good interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
ICT proficient
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Facilitation & Presentation Skills
Planning skills
Commitment, Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
Competences
Self-confidence
A team player
Integrity
Initiative
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