Ensure baseline and end line health facility assessments are conducted before technical and logistical support started and at the end of the project period and produce well-articulated assessment report
Ensure, that the OTP/SC components of the emergency nutrition project is of good quality and is reaching international standards for performance with support from the project manager
Support staff development through coaching and mentoring to enhance the capacity of project and MoH staff
Participate in nutrition and coverage surveys and other assessments as needed
Ensure referrals and linkage between the TSFP and OTP/SC CMAM components
In collaboration with MoH staff, plan, organize and facilitate SAM management training to health centre / health post staff
Ensure the continual availability of food, medicine, and other supplies required for the project in the identified Woreda and ensure its proper management, including ordering, storage, and monitoring
Ensure the OTP and SC programme to run through the existing MOH structure
Support HFs and HWs for proper management of OTP/SC stocks, monitor rates of consumption and ensure supplies are ordered on timely manner
Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensure baseline and end line health facility assessments are conducted before technical and logistical support started and at the end of the project period and produce well-articulated assessment report
Plan and implement frequent and regular joint supervision monitoring to OTP, SC and TSFP sites with Woreda health office and other government sectors as needed
Liaise with health centre and health post staff on the planning, implementation and monitoring of OTP and SC in their locations
Monitor and ensure quality of TSFP implementation and maintain all CMAM data for further analysis
Take part in any nutrition related assessment, surveys and project evaluation in data collection, data entry, analysis and reporting in order to evaluate the impact of the emergency response activities
Coordination and networking
In collaboration with project manager, facilitate and participate regularly at Woreda level health and nutrition taskforce meetings to be chaired by the Woreda health office and/or Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Office/DPPO
Establish and maintain smooth working relationships with Concern staff, government bodies and other stakeholders
Planning, Reporting and Accountability
Prepare monthly progress reports and any other required documentation for submission to the Project Manager
Ensure and support the Woreda Health Office (WoHO) staff in reporting, recording and supply management of OTP and SC program
Ensure weekly and monthly reports are submitted to the project manager using appropriate format (narrative and statistics with database)
Report any problems in a timely manner to the Project Manager
Ensure that program participants and stakeholders have clear information about the program activities as appropriate and relevant to them.
At all times, adhere to policies and guidelines of Concern.
Support on cascading induction on mainstreaming gender, protection, accountability, HIV/AIDS, and equality to other project staff who are not participated on the regional induction session at Jigjiga.
Committed to CWW’s vision, mission and core values
Ensure proper documentation of good practices, success stories, challenges for learning and sharing
Additional Duties
Perform other duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of programme objectives.
Emergency response
Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.
Gender Equity
Demonstrate understanding of Concern Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy
Contribute to ensuring that Concern Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect
Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities
Job Requirement
BSc Degree in Public Health/Nursing withminimum of three yearsor Diploma in clinical nursing five years relevant experience
Profound experience in CMAM, particularly SAM management
NGO experience in emergency projects is an advantage
Good communication and report writing skills
Good negotiation skill with government and other agencies
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
Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic
Experience in providing training and capacity building for staff
Competencies:
Knowledge of participatory approaches
Ability to work with teams at distance and good team player
Capacity Building skills
Ability to plan own work, set priorities, complete work under pressure or when faced with competing demands and report
Analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Computer proficiency
What we offer
A competitive salary and benefit package
Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)