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Nutrition Specialist

International Medical Corps (IMC)

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Health Care

Nutritional Science

Addis Ababa

3 years

1 Position

2023-09-04

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2023-09-11

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Fields of study

Nursing Science

Nutrition

Public Health

Full Time

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International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at IMC website

Website for reporting misconduct: 

www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com. Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review.

·  Prepare detail work plan, procurement plan and budget spending plan at the beginning of the program for nutrition and health programs.

·   Update procurement plans and revise budget pipelines regularly and on monthly basis 

·  Follow up and support the implementation of other grants and activities in the area conducted by International Medical corps

·   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 international Medical Corps 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.

·   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 monthly program update for MANTF and ENCU meetings on time and as needed

·  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 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

·         Ø  Master's degree in Nutrition, Nursing or Public health from recognized learning institution plus 3 years of experience in related field

Ø  Bachelor degree in Nutrition, Public health/Nursing or related field of study with 5 years of experience in related field

Ø  Experience on managing emergency Health and Nutrition intervention, particularly CMAM, IYCF projects

Ø  Experience of facilitation of training review meetings and workshops.

Ø  Experience on budget and manpower management and Excellent computer skills, including all Microsoft applications

Ø  Proficiency in written and spoken English

Ø  Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines and develop good team spirit and support staff.

Ø  Training on CMAM, IYCF. Ensure that IMC's food security program and approach is in line with policies and strategies of the Government of Ethiopia's as well

Ø  Knowledge of the local language of the respective areas would be an added value 

Code of Conduct As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns. 

SafeguardingIt is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or; and any form of trafficking in persons. 

Equal Opportunities International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter by clearly stating the position that you are applying for and through this LINK before September 11, 2023.

 Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.

National Candidates : We strongly encourage national candidates to apply for this position. IMC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff in our programs.

Fields Of Study

Nursing Science

Nutrition

Public Health

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