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
More Information
- Address Shire IDP, Tigray
- Experience Level Mid level
- Total Years Experience 0-5
- Qualification BA/BSc