Technical Advisor-Health and Nutrition

The jobholder is responsible to support coordination, program quality, technical guidance, planning, management and implementation of the Health, Nutrition and WASH program. The specialist will closely support the team and liaise with other functional managers to ensure day-to-day activities are implemented within the established framework for the project, timescales, budget and quality. S/he will continually monitor all aspects of project performance by instituting the use of necessary project management processes and tools.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Program planning and development

Provide technical support to staff and oversee capacity building of MoH, partner agency and staff members to promote delivery of quality nutrition services
Support the health and nutrition team to coordinate health and nutrition interventions.
Participate in the development of annual programme proposal and work plans in coordination with the County Health and Nutrition teams.
Support in preparation of programme proposals for submission to donors for funding.
Prepare high quality and timely reports for Concern and donors (quarterly and annual) and other reports as required.
Guide the programme team to embed a health systems strengthening approach into Concern’s Urban and ASAL health and nutrition programmes with a focus on governance, budgeting and resource allocation, human resource management system, supplies and logistics system, health management information system and the service delivery.
Ensure that the project adheres to Concern’s essential standards on project management and well as in line with donor requirements.
Technical support in the implementation innovative approaches including IMAM surge and pilots, Family MUAC, approaches etc.
Contribute to and maintain strong links with other programme managers (Livelihoods, Education and Advocacy) to reinforce a strong integrated programming approach.
Assist in advocacy to inform policy makers and assist in policy review based on program learning and field-based evidence.

Program Quality and monitoring

Support field teams on effective and quality programme management and implementation.
Monitor the programme against objectives outlined in the programme plan and international standards.
Support the team in the review and regularly update of detailed implementation plans, phased budgets, procurement plans, M & E plans, and work plans guiding all programme implementation and ensure this is used by the project teams to monitor project progress towards completion.
Work closely with MEAL teams at Concern and at Consortium level to strengthen the use of data to make decisions to improve the quality of the program
Support the integration of innovations and best practices across the program
Oversee technical assistance and capacity strengthening activities for health and nutrition staff and partner organizations to enhance program quality and impact.
Make frequent visits to the field to monitor the delivery of quality intervention and propose recommendations to Project Lead for quality improvement
Technical support in planning, coordination and implementation on assessments, surveys and evaluations.

Reporting and documentation

Supports the documentation of project activities, achievements and challenges in regular internal reports and also ensures that external reporting obligations are met
Monthly analysis of performance of the program
Lead the development, review, and submission of high-quality weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Analyse and disseminate trip and training reports and follow up on action items.

Representation/ Coordination

Assist in strengthening relationships and networking, including with the national nutrition technical forum, various TWGs and other Health and nutrition partners and stakeholders
Work with the programme Coordinator to prepare presentations on program issues and any other technical materials as needed.
Represent Concern at key National technical committees on the development of guidelines, tools, materials. Such technical forums include MYCN/ Capacity/Advocacy/ENAC/NITWG among others.
Maintain good working relationships and co-ordination with County and national partners.

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:

BSc in Nutrition or related field (Masters in Public health or related field is an added advantage)
At least four to six (4-6) years’ experience in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition programming with experience of nutrition and health system strengthening in both a development and emergency context. One (1) year experience in a management position
Previous employment or extensive collaboration and networking with NGOs.
Proven success partnering with the Ministry of Health and extensive collaboration and networking with NGOs
Good understanding of cross cutting issues-gender, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health/nutrition programmes
Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, coordination and leadership skills
Proficiency in the use of computer applications

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 ”Technical Advisor-Health and Nutrition” on or before Wednesday, 15th January 2025**. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Apply via :

nairobi.hr@concern.net