JOB PURPOSE:
To implement the emergency nutrition programme as per the refugee UNHCR Harmonization Guidance Note protocols, National Guideline and international standards.
Job Description
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDING TRAINING ROLE)
· Prepare monthly and weekly planning, coordinating, implementing and monitoring of BSFP/TSFP/ OTP and SC in their nutrition sites.
· Ensure that the BSFP/TSFP/OTP/SC components of the nutrition project is of good quality and is reaching international standards for performance with support from the site team leaders.
· Co-ordinate, manage and support the nutrition workers to implement the refugee BSFP/TSFP/ OTP/SC services according to national guideline, Harmonization Guidance Note and Concern policies.
· Support staff capacity development under his/her supervision through coaching and mentoring to enhance the quality of the project.
· In collaboration with Nutrition Manager and site team leader facilitate SAM management training to Nutrition workers and ARRA health center staff
· Ensure the continual availability of food, medicine, and other supplies required for the project in the identified nutrition center and ensure its proper management, including ordering, storage, and monitoring.
· Ensure and support the Nutrition workers in recording, reporting and supply management of OTP and SC programmes
· Conduct CMAM component monitoring with team leaders and Nutrition Manager and ensure quality of implementation
· Ensure referrals and linkage between CMAM components the BSFP/TSFP and/or OTP/SC
· Regularly facilitate and participate in nutrition programme staff meetings
· Ensure good collaboration and participation of ARRA, UNHCR, WFP and other partners.
· Conduct regular supportive supervision to BSFP, TSFP, OTP and SC sites
· Participate in nutrition and coverage surveys and other assessments as needed
· Facilitate proper management of BSFP/TSFP/OTP/SC stocks monitor rates of consumption and ensure supplies are ordered in timely manner
· Prepare monthly progress reports and any other required documentation for submission to the Site team Leader
· Ensure weekly & monthly reports are submitted to the project manager using appropriate format
· Report any problems in a timely manner to the Site team Leader
· Perform any other duties appropriate to the position as assigned by the Project Manager
Qualification & Professional Experience:
Job Requirements
Essential:
· BSc Degree in Public Health/Nursing with minimum of three years or Diploma in clinical nursing five years relevant experience
· Profound experience in CMAM, particularly SAM and MAM management
· Computer literate
· NGO experience in emergency Nutrition projects is an advantage
· Good communication and report writing skills
· Good negotiation skill with ARRA, UNHCR, WFP and other partners
Required
· Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
· Good interpersonal skills and team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity
· Ability to work under pressure
· Local language is preferable