Nutrition Specialist

JOB SUMMARY 

The main purpose of the job is to oversee the proper coordination of Emergency Nutrition Response.  S/he is responsible to discharge technical services relating to overall project Planning, implementation, and coordination. Support MTI Nutrition Staff RRS for the smooth and accurate running of the CMAM and IYCF program, planning, capacity building and supervision following the national protocol. To provide operational guidance to project staff members, and to strengthen the Emergency Nutrition project in North Gondar, Dabat Woreda Alemwach refugee Site.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that the planned activities are implemented according to the work plan with in the planned budget and with good quality as per the national and MTI standards.
• Organize and facilitate zonal level trainings, workshops and other meetings and support the woreda staff for the woreda level training, workshop and meeting facilitation.
• Ensure planned activities including trainings are implemented as per the national guidelines and standards
• Ensure the malnutrition management and prevention activities such as SAM management support, the linkage of SAM management with MAM management, IYCF behavioral change activities including Care Group and are implemented as per the plan and based on the standards
• Participate in public health and nutrition project proposal preparation. Prepare, procurement plan, work plan and Detail implementation plans based on approved project documents.
• Compile and shared project bi-weekly report for Addis program team on time. Complied and send monthly as well us quarterly progress and statistics report and other needed updates for concerned body regularly and as needed on time.
• Provide data and other program updates on time and as needed to the nutrition team in Addis office.
• Conducted supportive supervision and provided on job training on the gap identified. Facilitated monitoring visit with zonal and woreda officials and share the report for Addis Program team. Facilitated and accompany the final government evaluation.
• Strengthen health delivery system to improve malnutrition and disease prevention and control services.
• Coordinate and undertake the nutrition and primary health monitoring surveys and health facility audit assessments.
• Lead the efforts on capacity building of primary health delivery system (service, supplies and equipment) through trainings of health workers on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases (Malaria, pneumonia, Diarrhea, URTI, TB and HIV/AIDS), health information management system (HIMS) data collection, recording and reporting, on use of integrated comprehensive family planning services, Integrated Refresher Training (lRT) of HEWs; recording and documentation of medical consultations and referral pathways strengthening of cold chain systems for vaccines; provision of medical supplies and essential medicines for the treatment of communicable diseases as well as contraceptives for family planning. Ensure strong linkage of nutrition and primary health care components and with other components such as WASH when available and needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, LICENCE AND CERTIFICATION

• A minimum bachelor's degree in nutrition, Public Health, or a relevant field with

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of practical work experience in a related field or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in a related field.
• At least three years of NGO experience inclusive of emergency nutrition programs.
• Computer literate, especially in MS Word and Excel
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English languages
• Familiarity with the program area is highly desired

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts
• Fluent in spoken and written Amharic and English.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Negotiation and representation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving Computer literate, able to work efficiently in Microsoft Office on standard or mobile platforms.

SKILLS

• Humanitarian motivation
• Emotionally and spiritually mature
• Team player – practical, desire to support the field teams.
• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
• Flexible and adaptable to ever-changing environments
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Able to build new relationships and gain people’s trust quickly
• Integrity in representing Medical Teams Willing to travel to insecure environments

ABILITIES

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to embrace and promote MTI’s mission and vision
• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public

 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can use [email protected] to send their Cover Letter, CV, and Education and work documents.

Kindly write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, Nutrition Specialist