Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide technical support to MoH on delivery of High Impact Nutrition intervention components at health facilities and when need be outreach sites.
Assist the Programme Manager to provide technical support to partners in the implementation of the project.
In partnership with the Sub-County Health Management Team (SCHMT) including the Sub County Medical Officer in charge of health (SCMOH), Sub County Public Health Nurse, Sub-County Nutrition Coordinator, Public Health Officers and the hospital nutritionist develop and implement monthly work plans for the Sub-county.
Ensure programme quality control through implementation of monthly and quarterly M&E.
Closely monitor the nutrition situation in the programme area.
While working with the hospital nutritionist and the SCNO, support the rural health facilities to establish referral systems and create referral links for access to in-patient and other services beneficial to the beneficiaries not provided by the rural health facilities.
Support with operationalizing of community Units and community mobilization activities; plan trainings , routinely engage Community Health Volunteers and Community Health Assistants.
Support with documentation of the programme implementation process to generate lesson learning as well as case studies.
Participate in coordination of and data collection for, KPC, SMART and coverage surveys to assesses the nutrition situation of the target population.
Writing of monthly reports and briefs as well as quarterly reports.
Contribute significantly to the development of regular donor reports.
Together with MOH and other partners involved in delivery of nutrition services in the Sub-County, conduct joint support supervision visits.
Oversee and coordinate the implementation of MIYCN activities at the health facilities and at the community.
Work closely with the UNICEF and WFP contact staff to ensure that all health facilities have adequate supplies of therapeutic commodities at all time.
Others
Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
Take all possible measures to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
Bachelor degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing or relevant field with KNDI Professional certification
At least three (3) years experience in maternal and child health and nutrition programming in both a development and emergency context. Experience working with and through local partners in ASAL contexts and knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at Sub County level
Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health and nutrition programmes.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams
Proficient in Computer applications
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local language/s skills is an added advantage
An understanding of the local context, prior experience working and/or living in the County is highly desirable
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
Ability to attend details
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Energy to work long hours and be out in the field all day
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Competencies required:
Good communication skills and can work well with others
Deliver results
Leadership skills
Creative and innovative and open minded to changes
Contract Details: Fixed Term , Twelve (12) Months Contract, renewal subject to avaliability of funds
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Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as “Officer Health and Nutrition – Laisamis” on or before Tuesday, 8th August 2023..Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Apply via :
nairobi.hr@concern.net
