Emergency Health and Nutrition Coordinator 117 views2 applications

Job Description

1.Manage and coordinate implementation of emergency Nutrition response

  • Implement effectively CMAM and IMAM nutrition programme in line with humanitarian standards under guidance of nutrition advisor
  •  Pilot family MUAC in selected kebeles
  • Assess local capacity and ensure programmes are integrated into existing health systems where appropriate
  • Maintain WV best practices for nutrition programs so as to deliver results according to relevant standards, policies and program strategy
  • Establish and maintain links with other relevant sectors in the AP (WASH, livelihoods, etc.)
  • Establish links with MoH and relevant cluster activities
  • Remain up to date with public health and nutrition policy and guidance and initiatives and ensure dissemination to subordinates
  • Work with line WV staff and partners to guide technical interpretation of technical models
  • Coordinate all IMAM and CMAM trainings that will be planned for health workers and health extension workers.
  • Provide technical support to World Vision IMAM/CMAM programme activities to ensure that the IMAM/CMAM programmes take place according to the project plans and is implemented with high quality.
  • Follow up timely request, approval, procurement and distribution of the project logistics, supply and equipment’s
  • Follow up utilization of project commodities, logistics and equipment’s
  • Review and submit regular monthly reports and monthly CMAM database report (using CMAM Offline data base) to AP Manager and Head Office Emergency Nutrition Specialist
  • Take part in the project set-up, technical support visit, monitoring visits, surveys and evaluations
  •    Follow up project progress as per the plan of work closely with the APs and identify minimum support package as part of the project transition
  • Take part in CMAM project meetings, workshops, prayer and devotions that will assist for technical and spiritual development

2. Manage and coordinate implementation of emergency health response

  • Take leadership, support and guide project staff in  implementation of emergency health responses
  • Initiate action with limited assessment data and information based on context, using an approach which is flexible and thoughtful.
  • implement WV health emergency response models, and prioritize based on the assessment data
  •  Plan and program collaboratively in conjunction with related sectors
  •  Design and manage program budget in collaboration with Finance according to donor requirements and WV standards
  •   Lead health team to meet programming standards and expectations for implementation of emergency interventions
  •   Develop health work plans to include regular face-to-face support of field staff
  • Ensure effective supervisory mechanisms are in place
  •  Evaluate health responses on a regular basis and adapt them in line with findings
  •  Ensure regular program reporting system is in place

3. Networking, Partnering, and External Representation

  •    Liaise and established contacts at Zonal and woreda level with government health office, DRMFSS, NGOs, and UN agencies (WFP, WHO and UNICEF)
  •    Regular discussions at Woreda level concerning emergency health and nutrition response in WVE operational areas
  •    Regularly participate in cluster meetings and other related coordination meetings and ensuring effective information sharing and flow within WVE
  •    Create & maintain linkages with key implementing & operational partners in emergency Health and Nutrition programming.

 

4. Learning and Evidence Base Development, Dissemination and Knowledge Management

  •    Assist assessment in the field as part of field preparation, field supervision
  •     Identify best/promising practices and success stories for documentation and dissemination

5. Disaster Preparedness/HEA

  •  Maintain situational awareness of actual and potential hazards at local level and bring to attention of AP and head office
  • Guide community hazard vulnerability analysis in area of health and nutrition
  • Solve problems under emergency conditions

Job Requirements

  •        Must have BSc degree in Public Health/ Clinical Nursing/Nutrition and related health field of study.
  •          Minimum five years working experience with NGOs in Emergency Health and Nutrition program.
  •          CMAM/SAM ToT training
  •         IYCF_E ToT,
  •         Know how in Accurately measure MUAC, length, height and weight of children under 5
  •          UNICEF Conceptual Framework for Malnutrition
  •        WV Health and HEA standards and policies
  •         WV Guidelines for MNCH in emergencies
  •         Understanding of IASC Cluster system, including function of Nutrition Cluster
  •          WV safety and security protocols
  •          WV response policies and protocols
  •          Red Cross/Red Crescent Code of Conduct
  •         WV’s disaster management cycle
  •          Sphere standards
  •          Fluent in oral and written in English and Tigrigna

How to Apply

Interested applicants must require to attach Current CV with three references & fill employment application form which can be found World Vision Ethiopia Employment_Application_Form) and email before the closing date of this announcement to [email protected]

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