Job Summary:
The incumbent will provide technical leadership and support in the implementation of the Health and Nutrition programme in Marsabit County (excluding NAWIRI).
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Health and Nutrition programme management
Provide organizational and technical guidance and lead MOH and local partners in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) with a particular focus on MIYCN, IMAM Surge, BFCI, Family MUAC approach and other health and nutrition interventions at the facility and community level.
Liaising closely with the county health management team (CHMT) and sub county health management Teams (SCHMT) to develop joint work plans and ensure MOH ownership and integration of the child wasting initiative programme into the existing health systems.
Work closely with CHMT and SCHMT to oversee and review the implementation of county/sub-county work plans and activities.
Support MOH to strengthen planning, implementation and review of health and nutrition interventions at the county and sub-county level.
Work with stakeholders at the County and sub-county level to establish health and nutrition complementary interventions while actively promoting inter sectoral linkages and integration in line Concern Worldwide country strategic plan.
Ensure programme quality by taking an active role in monitoring of programme interventions including contributing to the development of 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 surveillance and assessments as required.
Contribute to the development and review of the prevention of health and Nutrition programme, research and advocacy strategies
Work closely with the local partners in development and implementation of county level nutrition specific programme budgets, budget revisions, costed work plans, procurement plans, among other financial planning tools as required.
Documentation of health and nutrition programme process and compilation of programme reports including generating lessons learnt and case studies.
Writing monthly reports and briefs as well as quarterly reports.
Contribute significantly to the development of high quality donor reports
Represent Concern at the County and sub-county Health and Nutrition meetings/forum and support advocacy initiatives in line with health and nutrition programme strategy.
Conduct field visits to monitor the delivery of quality intervention
Monitor programme budget and partner grants and account for expenditure through timely financial reporting.
Adhere to Concern M&E reporting system and result based management.
People Management
Support direct reports development weekly and monthly work plans and support them in its implementation
PDR development, review and monitoring for direct reports in line with PDR guidelines
Conduct monthly virtual and/or physical catch up meetings with the direct reports
Support the capacity development of direct reports
Responsible for performance monitoring and management of direct reports
Other Duties
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
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
Minimum of a Bachelor degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Health, Nursing or related field with KNDI professional certification.
At least Four – Six (4-6) years’ experience in health and nutrition programme management in the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) and health services; with at least one (1) years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role
Experience working with and through local partners in ASAL contexts
Experience and knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at County level and working with and through local partners
Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, SBC, 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.
Demonstrable experience in managing donor budgets.
Operational research experience
Previous experience working in the ASAL counties with good understanding of the context.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Energy to work long hours when needed and be out in the field all day
Ability to work under pressure
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies
Fluent in both oral and written English and Kiswahili. Speaking local language of the Community is an added advantage
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three professional referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as “Programme Manager Health and Nutrition – Marsabit’ on or before Sunday, 20th October 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Apply via :
nairobi.hr@concern.net
