PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps is working in Ethiopia in close collaboration with government, other INGOs and UN agencies to provide emergency assistance to vulnerable populations in of the Somali Region. Since May 2008 Mercy Corps has been supporting pastoral households through animal health intervention. For the last six months, in order to mitigate the effect of the drought, Mercy corps was running a nutrition & WASH Programs in underserved areas of Jarar zone (Aware, Birkod, Ararso, Dig and Yoale woredas), Shebele (Denan, East Imi, Berano and Abakorow woredas). Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.
Position Title: Nutrition Field Worker
OPEN POSITION: 6 (Six)
Duty Station: Jarar/ Shebelle zone of Ethiopian Somali Region
[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the nurse, the Nutrition Field Worker will be responsible for mobile Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) sites within Jarar, Siti and Fafan Zones. Project focuses on diagnosing and assisting severely and moderately malnourished children as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers. All activities will be carried out in close collaboration with all Mercy Corps Program Teams, Government Counterparts, and Communities. Field Workers spend approximately 90% of their time traveling throughout Harshin to project sites.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
§ Respect the dignity of beneficiaries, carers and members of the community at all times.
§ To participate in the OTP, Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) distributions and to work in the allocated position for each distribution and participate on hygiene promotion campaigns
§ To ensure accurate anthropometric measurement of each beneficiary
§ Ensure that the recording of the measurements and comments in record books and on beneficiary cards is accurate.
§ Ensure both SFP and OTP foods and medicines are given out according to the protocols.
§ Ensure that each carer receives proper health education at each distribution.
§ Ensure that any severely malnourished are referred to the OTP distribution
§ Ensure the amount of food given to the beneficiaries is in line with the national protocol.
§ Ensure that each carer understands how to prepare FAMIX at home.
§ Assist the team in health and nutrition education and cooking demonstration sessions.
§ Ensure that all equipment and water storage tankers are handled with hygienic manner and with care.
§ Assist the community volunteer (CV) and OTP Nurse where required.
§ Assist in hygiene promotion and sensitization campaigns and any other tasks when required by the OTP Nurse
§ Track and monitor POUWTC are being applied and treated water are used by targeted beneficiaries
§ Generate ideas to strengthen the development of the nutrition unit.
Uphold the image and values of MC at all times.
§ Diploma or certificate in health related fields
§ Willingness and ability to perform field works and travel to the remote areas within the sites
§ Ability to interact effectively with the diverse ethnic groups throughout the sites
§ Previous experience in anthropometric measurement and data collection
§ Previous work experience with a non-governmental organization especially Mercy corps in the area of community work.
§ Ability to take initiative and work independently
§ Organized, reliable and good communication skills
§ Ability to read, write and speak English and somali fluently
§ Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a team
§ Ability to work successfully in remote and challenging settings with limited resources
§ Willingness to work with the community
§ High motivation, initiative and adaptability