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Job Title | CMAM Officer |
Code | SCI/JJ/00124/18 |
Place of work | Ayun,Yahob & Sagag |
Project | EHF Nutrition |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization scale |
No. of Positions | 03 |
Length of Contract | 3 months |
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the overall coordination and close technical and managerial supervision of Nutrition Nurses. The job holder will ensure high quality CMAM implementation within the project, provide proper and quality care to all beneficiaries, respecting national protocols, sphere standards and principles of good practice.
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
· Makes sure that CMAM program is implemented according to the National protocol i.e. application of the admission and discharge criteria, closely monitors and strictly follows anthropometry measurement
· Facilitates the trainings under the project
· Makes sure that the health staff have adequate training on the management of acute malnutrition per National manual
· Ensures the availability of job aids, reporting formats, therapeutic products and drugs for program implementation
· Supports and liaise with the Woreda health office staffs and provide on the job training and capacity building where required,
· Working with the IYCF Officer, ensure CMAM beneficiaries are referred to IYCF services when required
· Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies for each distribution, input in to creation and maintenance of a monthly distribution plan and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned with Nutrition project coordinator and logistics team
· Undertake individual evaluations with the team
· Creates and maintain relationship with local health and other authorities and try to link CMAM program with the existing health structure smoothly,
· Makes sure that health professionals from the health facilities to participate on the daily routine work for sustainability and smooth phase out strategy,
· Provides technical support and training where required to all team members, outreach team including health extension workers and community volunteers,
· Works and liaise with any local health workers to integrate the CMAM program from the start,
· Plan and organise OTP/SFP at designated distribution sites in liaison with nutrition coordinator
· Organizes monthly report of SC/OTP/SFP/Community mobilization and report on time to the Project coordinator, and provide updates when needed.
· Coordinates the link of acute malnutrition cases with EOS/CBN/CHD/TSFP/PSNP and facilitates regular registration of Non-EOS beneficiaries and submits on monthly bases
· Provides a monthly over view of drug items, SFP materials and wet ration stocks supplied to beneficiaries,
· Manages the stock levels of therapeutic products, drugs and all other materials and alert the logistics in a timely manner as more materials are required.
· Reports any problems in a timely manner to the project coordinator co-ordinator,
· Coaches and supervises the SFP, OTP, SC program officer
· Upholds the image and values of SC at all times,
· Performs other related tasks as required,
· Control and facilitate vehicle movement within the project area in the field
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:
· BA/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above).
· Minimum of two years working experience for BSc and four years’ experience for Diploma holders related to CMAM implementations.
· Knowledge, training and experience in CMAM and community mobilization/BCC
· Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.
· Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.
· Proficiency in spoken and written English and Local language
· Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all and interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
· Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours.
· Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.