NUTRITION MANAGER
Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS)
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Mogadishu, Somalia
Description :
Re-Advertisement: NUTRITION Manager
| Job Grade: | Band 6 |
| Department: | Health |
| Location | Mogadishu Coordination |
| Reports To: | PHC Director |
Background
The Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) is an independent, non-political humanitarian organization that was founded in April 1963 and was established with presidential decree No. 187 in 1965. It was then recognized by the ICRC in 1969 and in the same year became a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent societies.
The Somali Red Crescent Society is currently looking for a qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions of Nutrition Manager
| Overall Job Purpose |
- Provides technical support and leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of an integrated IMAM program, in line with the Somalia National Nutrition Guidelines, with the aim of improving the quality and coherence throughout all SRCS clinics.
- Coordinate and supervise the operations of the branches out-patient and mobile outreach clinics to ensure delivery of high quality nutrition services, including OTPs, SFPs, PLW nutrition,
- Ensure that monitoring and evaluation of the programs is in order through monthly reviewing of the nutrition data sets and in doing so be able to provide analysis of trends to the health manager.
- Review and monitor implementation of Nutrition program activities and submit periodic update reports in line with health policy and donor requirements.
- Coordinates and has the overview of the nutrition product consumption and supply lines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Programme Implementation
- Provide technical leadership, technical support and guidance to implementing andoperational partners, on the integration of the nutrition components into the overall primaryhealth care programs and curative services.
- Provide technical data analysis of and review of the monthly data to improve quality of date.
- Conduct participatory needs assessment to identify community Nutrition needs.
- Conduct clinics visits quarterly to monitor and supervise the program to ensure adherence to Somalia National treatment guidelines, quality of services, accurate data collection, on the job training and verify stock levels of nutrition supplies and produces field trip reports of each visit.
- Plan, Organize and participate in technical meeting and workshops for assisting the transfer of knowledge and information on nutrition
- Conduct a periodic stock count of SFPs, OTPs & PLWs and provide timely need forecast to ensure availability to avoid stock outs
Operations Management
- Provide support to the development, implementation and evaluation of the nutrition programme annual work plans with strategic priorities
- Identify capacity-building needs of the Nutrition team and volunteers and ensure they are properly trained and well supported to implement programme activities
Strategic Partnerships & Donor Relationships
- Develop and enhance relationships with strategic partners, donors, local authorities, and humanitarian actors to maximize support for humanitarian response. In particular, develops relationship with the ICRC Health Program Manager and the ICRC Nutritionist alongside the SRCS Health Manager.
- Represent SRCS in relevant conferences, seminars, workshops and meetings to conduct periodic review of Nutrition programme activities
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the SRSC Senior Management
Educational Qualifications & Professional Training
| Education | Post-Graduate qualifications or equivalent professional practice in Nutrition, Public/Community Health, Medicine, Nursing |
| Professional training | · Project Management; Monitoring and Evaluation · Leadership and Management · IMAM training · Data analysis training |
| Certification/ Licensing |
Job Competencies & Experience
| Competencies | · Demonstrating consistency in upholding integrity and ethics · Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement · Team leader with demonstrated mentoring and coaching skills · Effective communications and interpersonal skills · Demonstrate openness to change & ability to manage complexities Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and ability to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests · Excellent writing skills, analytical capacity to synthesize project outputs and findings for the preparation of quality program reports · Maturity & confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking officials · Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure · Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of views · Proficiency in computer office packages word, excel, power point. |
| Language Requirement | Demonstrate proficiency in Somali and English languages |
| Relevant Experience | Minimum 5 years relevant experience in a humanitarian or development organization. At least 3 years in senior management with experience in public/community health, finance and human resources, including results based management, monitoring and evaluation as well as experience in epidemic response |
How to apply :
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their updated CV, cover letter, and copy of their certificates to: srcshrm@gmail.comNote: applications which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for Applications: June 25, 2020