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Senior Program Officer
Nutrition International (ni), the former micronutrient initiative
Health Care
Public Health
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10 years
Position
2020-11-05
to
2020-11-19
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Job Description
Who we are:
Nutrition International (NI) formerly Micronutrient Initiative, is a Canadian based International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to delivery of proven nutrition interventions with a focus on mothers, children under 5 years and adolescents. The vision of NI is a world where everyone, everywhere is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a high calibre and results oriented individual with integrity in the position of Senior Program Officer – Child Health and Nutrition (Lead and Regional Program Coordinator to be based in , Hawassa, SNNPR Ethiopia.
The role:
The successful candidate will be the technical lead for Child Survival program (Vitamin A supplementation, VAS and Zinc/ORS interventions) in Ethiopia and responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of integrated regional programs for the SNNP Region.
Job Requirements
What we are looking for:
- A master’s degree in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Community Health or Nursing/Midwifery. At least 10 years experience in maternal health, Midwifery, Public Health and/or related field in Ethiopia. At least 5 years experience in supervising Child Survival programs and in donor funded program.
- Experience with micronutrient supplementation programs for expectant mothers is desirable.
- Experience in budget/grant management and tracking and in advocacy and external relation management.
- Training in epidemiology and research methodologies is preferred. Excellent communication and team working skills.
- Good written and spoken English. Fluency in Amharic.
How to Apply
To apply for this position and for a complete job description, log into https://apply.workable.com/j/17FD889120. Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and CV by November 19, 2020. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen to participate in the interview process will be contacted.
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