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JOB SUMMARY 

The position holder shall be in charge of technical quality implementation and delivery of the mobile health and Nutrition services in the assigned Woreda. 

S/He will mainly be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of outreach EPI, health education, screening, OTP, as per the guideline of Oromia RHB and WHO mobile health and Nutrition teams. In addition, the position holder is also expected to provide supervision, technical assistance and capacity building to health extension workers and Health workers in health facilities. She/he will be responsible for the daily implementation of mobile health and Nutrition services package as per standard, supporting health facilities assigned as integrated mobile health & Nutrition modality and daily dispensary and drug supply management. He will also be responsible for day-to-day documentation, people provided for health education, vaccinated children, screened children and mothers, children admitted to OTP, and all provided services accordingly and compile weekly and monthly reports and share with Field office health response senior officer and Woreda health offices. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Improving basic preventive health care at community level with emphasis Child health, immunization, health and nutrition services

• Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community and the Woreda health bureaus.

• Manage sick children according to IMNCI and ICCM guidelines.

• Strengthening of early referrals mechanism.

• Plan and implement project outlined in the protocol for OTP and SC to achieve objectives of the project. 

• The health and nutrition nurse will help facilitate admission of the patient at the OTP, and SC.

• Train and support the HEWs on prevention and response of major diseases under surveillance and in severe acute malnutrition case management and follow-up (e.g., referral to SC) according to national guidelines.

• Train and support community-based volunteer health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.

• Always ensure adequately equipped and supplied with the necessary drugs for provision of treatment under curative services, nutritional and clinical requirements at the catchment health facilities - Plumpy'nut, Vitamin A, routine drugs, nutritional equipment’s, nutritional/medical stationeries, etc.

• Conduct planning and promotion of awareness creation on nutrition and preventative health care issues in the community.

• Prepare weekly, bi-weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and annual reports and share timely to woreda health office and to his immediate supervisor. 

• Ensure proper daily dispensary and drug supply management system in place and regular stock reports.

• Performs other related tasks as instructed by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bsc Degree in Nursing or Public Health with valid registration/practicing license.

• Two years for degree holder post experience in the field out of which one year NGO experience in the field.

• Experienced in nutrition and health program implementation –data collection and compilation, working with counterparts for lasting intervention, training of health workers, etc.

• Good written and spoken ability of the local language

• Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and can cope with stressful situations and frustrations. 

• Interest in and ability to work in team.

• Proficient in local language (Afan Oromo).

• Good knowledge of project area.

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability and willingness to work in remote and potentially insecure environments.

• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

• 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, or LGBTI individuals; 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 and qualified applicants can apply through THIS LINK