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A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

This position will have the responsibility of organization, planning and implementation of nutrition program for project in Bokolmayo field office. Additionally, he/she will be involved in conducting nutrition training for International Medical Corps and MOH staff for nutrition programs. The Nutrition Officer will work under the guidance of Emergency program Manager. The Nutrition Officer will help in site assessment and training basic understanding of elements of Community-Based management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), and skills for the feeding of malnourished children.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Provide technical and logistical support to the woreda health sector for effective implementation of Positive Deviance hearth approach interventions activities and come up with innovative ideas for effective implementation.

·         Analyzing and reporting nutrition situation and prevailing trends

·         Facilitate TOT and volunteer trainings on Basic PD hearth approach

·         Strengthen GMP screening and link beneficiaries with PD hearth activities

·         Develop and adapt IMC IYCF/ECD materials to the local context based on previous materials and current child rearing practices and needs

·         Serve as the primary point of contact between IMC and local partners

·         Assist nutrition staff and lead mothers on counsel and strengthen the PD hearth project in the HPs and community level.

·         Educate other staff about key aspects and components of PD hearth and ECD/IYCF (e.g. child development, improvement of mother-child interaction, and group support focused on IYCF)

·         Send monthly reports and updates on the PD activities to head office

·         Promote gender equity and equality through each level of nutrition activities

·         Plan with HEWs and other health workers working in Health posts to conduct complimentary feeding demonstrations for effective, sustainable and efficient implementation of PD hearth and IYCF interventions

·         Provide technical support to MoH health staff on management on PDH

·         Actively participate in Baseline, SMART and IYCF surveys

·         Facilitate the procurement of materials based on the budget

·         Review pipeline and procurement plan regularly

·         Perform supportive supervision of PD hearth activities and ensure they are implemented as planned

·         Ensure the cards, GMP registration books and other necessary formats are filled and documented proper

·         Ensure the nutrition items are provided to the health facilities and reach to the intended beneficiaries

·         Establishing linkage with community leaders and representatives

·         Organize review meeting at each woreda to review the progress of health intervention at the woreda level.

·         Perform another Other duties as required

Job Requirements

·         Degree in nutrition or nursing or public health with 3 years of experience or diploma in nutrition or nursing or public health with 5 years of experience-  Renewed MoH professional license is important 

·         Experience on emergency nutrition and PHEM intervention like CMAM, IYCF, major epidemic diseases surveillance and epidemic/outbreak investigation and response

·         Training on CMAM and  IYCF 

·         Experience of facilitation of training and review meetings

·         Fluent in written and spoken English language

·         Knowledge of local language to the respective Woredas

·         Good computer skills (Word, Excel)

·         Ensure that IMC’s food security program and approach is in line with policies and strategies of the Government of Ethiopia’s as well

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. 

Safeguarding

It 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,  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, 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 CV online using THIS LINK before March 28, 2024.

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.