Health and Nutrition Officer (Two positions) – Jigjiga
Save the Children
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Jigjiga
Description :
Health and Nutrition Officer (Two positions)
Location: Jijiga
Employee Status: Fixed Term
Closing Date: Jun 10, 2020
ROLE PURPOSE:
In collaboration with the Regional Health & Nutrition Coordinator, the Health & Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the implementation of activities in the cities, support the field staff and the communities during implementation, work with both government, community leaders and project committees during implementation of project activities in ensuring that activities are implemented in accordance with the technical and donor guidelines and that all the necessary project documentation is generated on time and correctly.
KEY AREAS OF KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Engage in the planning and achievements of the health and nutrition activities of the project and ensuring that the quality standards are met
- Support implementation of integrated complimentary health activities in FFP program in targeted areas
- Ensures effective start up, management, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of integrated complimentary health activities in FFP program in targeted areas
- Support in Planning and setting up of temperature screening for beneficiaries on distribution site , ensure implementation of other precaution procedures like use of PPE by distributers and physical distancing to minimize risk of COVID 19 transmission during distribution of cash
- Jointly with local health facilities facilitate safe transportation for identified suspected COVID-19 cases identified through screening at distribution site.
- Facilitate engagement of local health facilities in implementation of complimentary health activities during distribution (IYCF promotion, nutrition screening, link of malnutrition cases to health facilities and Health education on COVID190 etc.)
- Facilitate onsite temperature screening for beneficiaries before entering the distribution point
- Facilitate IYCF promotion and nutrition screening and referral of SAM cases during distribution of cash
- Participating in health, nutrition, and/or multi-sectoral assessments as required
- Work with local authorities and health facilities to engage communities in urban health insurance
- Conducts regular monitoring for distribution sites to provide technical support and supportive supervision to the health and nutrition activities of the project.
- Conducts regular monitoring, provide technical support and supportive supervision to the health facilities received PPE to ensure implementation of COVID -19 IPC measures.
- Participate in the facilitation of work plans, POPs, budgets, and other required program documents for integrated health and nutrition related activities.
- Closely work with the Food security, WASH and other teams to ensure that program activities are implemented in integrated way
- In collaboration with Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator, ensure timely preparation and implementation of phase-out strategy
- Represents Save the Children in local level nutrition and health coordination and other as required.
- Documents findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up of beneficiaries and share.
- Prepare and submit program reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness per the responsibility areas
- Documents lessons learned in specific technical areas per Woreda
- Prepare case story as per the format
- Performs other related tasks as required
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values; holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved; Ambition:
sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same; widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale; Collaboration: builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters; values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength; approachable, good listener, easy to talk to; Creativity:
develops and encourages new and innovative solutions; willing to take disciplined risks; Integrity: honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity;
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing /health officer /public health or closely related field from a reputable and recognized University /College.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing /health officer /public health or closely related field from a reputable and recognized University /College.
Experience and Skills
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in implementing in humanitarian integrated projects in NGOs Other Competencies/Attributes:
Good leadership, coordination and management experience.
Knowledge of COVID-19 response and case management technical guidelines and standards in emergency
nutrition and health.
Knowledge of urban community insurance
Experienced in emergency health and nutrition related activities, specifically IYCF-E Strong interpersonal skills & excellent team player.
Willingness and ability to work in stressful environment.
Cultural and gender sensitivity
Fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of local languages is advantage
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that, Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
How to apply :
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at
https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?
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We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.