Senior Health and Nutrition Officer 9 views

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Internal/External

Reference No: REC/18/2026

Job title: Senior Health & Nutrition Officer

Location: Tigray JEOP woredas

Reports to: Project Manager

Number of Posts 02 (two)

GenderBoth Male or Female

Closing date: November 2, 2026

About GOAL

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability.

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.

About the Position:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

Under the direct supervision of Woreda Project Manager, the senior Health & Nutrition Officer is responsible for the day to day management of Primary Health and Nutrition Care project implemented in the operational Woredas of Somali region. Provision of primary health care service and management of Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) is a key component of the position holder.

Description of Functional Relation Ships of the role, if any

The senior Health & Nutrition officer will provide consultation, necessary treatement as needed to the intended beneficiaries in the health facilities and outside health facility in the project sites. He/she will work with the GOAL Nutrition team and other officers within the field office to enhance their participation and involvement in prevention, awareness creation and capacity building of woreda based government health staffs.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES (detailed list of tasks and outputs categorized by “daily” “weekly” “monthly” or any other category which fits the role)

Provide essential lifesaving primary health care services to IDPs,

Conduct all activities planned for MHNT(Curative treatement, prevention and rehabilitation) components,

Responsible to provide Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) activities to IDPs and people who have no access to the services,

Conduct capacity building interventions to HEWs and community health workers and community mobilization activities with key Health messages,

Provide different trainings and workshops as per the plan,

Perform all necessary actions to ensure the smooth functioning mobile health and

nutrition activities,

Support Woreda base health system in providing technical support to the health facilities.

Work closely with other sectoral staff– WASH, Nutrition to ensure integrated approach in program implementation in his/her woredas.

Prepare and share monthly and quarterly activity reports timely.

Any other task assigned by his/her supervisor

Support the MHNT in mobilization of communities and ensure that MHNT intervention is in accordance with the MHNT guideline.

Support Woreda health office in strengthening surveillance system

JOIN US

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement? Then join us if you have:

 BSc/HO in Public Health with a minimum of four years’ proven work experience preferably in NGO and Mobile health and nutrition projects.

 Demonstrable experience in working with communities, and knowledge of participatory approaches

 Extensive Knowledge and experience in primary health care system.

 Strong knowledge on monitoring and evaluation and report writing,

 Ability to plan and organize work to meet individual, team and programme objective,

 Training and facilitation skill,

 Ability to effectively liaise with government, donors, NGOs, community leaders and other stakeholders,

 Fosters working in teams & team work spirit,

 Very good knowledge and practice of computer application,

 Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Knowledge of local language is a must.

 Continually looks to improve personal skill, knowledge and work hence contribute to capacity building within the team and organization,

 Flexible and creative approach; keen to take initiative where appropriate.

 Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities,

 Desirable quality, skill and competence

 Have good understanding and hands on experience on mobile health and nutrition projects.

 Familiarity to the local culture.

 Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.
• A chance to develop tangible experience.
• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.

Commitments:

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations.

GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.

GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safe guarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care.

GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization)