Manager - Health and Nutrition Turkana’ at Concern Worldwide

Reports to: Senior Manager – Health & Nutrition (Technical Specialist WASH and Nutrition) based in Nairobi

Liaises with:

• Internally - Other Programmes and PSU
• Externally - MoH, Local Partners, UN bodies etc.

Direct Reports:

• Program Officers-Health and Nutrition (2)
• Logistics and Finance officer

Job Location: Lodwar, Turkana

Contract Details:

• One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds & Performance
• Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 197,077
• Group Pension after Confirmation of Appointment
• Group Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
• Group Life Cover
• Group Personal Accident Cover

Job Summary:

The incumbent will oversee and provide overall technical leadership to the Health and Nutrition Programme in Tana River County. As Head of Field Office, s/he will coordinate and oversee all Turkana County based Programmes and the Programmes Support Unit

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Health and Nutrition Programmme Management
• Participate in the assessment and selection of appropriate partners for programme implementation;
• Provide organizational and technical support to MoH and local partners in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) and health services;
• Liaising closely with the County health management teams (CHMT) and Hospital Management Teams (HMT) to develop joint work plans and ensure MoH ownership and integration into the existing health systems;
• Work closely with the CHMT to oversee and review the implementation of County work plans and activities
• Support MoH and local partners to strengthen planning, implementation and review of health and nutrition programme activities at the County level
• Work with stakeholders at County level to establish health and nutrition complementary interventions while actively promoting inter sectoral linkages and integration with other programmes as necessary
• Ensure programme quality through active role in M&E of health and nutrition programme interventions including developing and utilizing context specific M&E tools, using data for decision making, field monitoring and joint support supervision
• Monitor the health and nutrition situation in the County including coordination of nutrition surveys, supporting with surveillance and assessments as required
• Contribute to the development of programme strategies and new project proposals
• Develop and implement county level health and nutrition programme budgets, budget revisions, costed work plans among other financial planning tools as required.
• Documentation of the programme process and compiling programme reports including generating lessons learnt and case studies
• Represent Concern at Sub County Health and Nutrition meetings and fora and support advocacy initiatives in line with the programme strategy
• Programme Support and Management/Head of Field Office Duties**
• Manage programme support functions including the day to day running of the Turkana County Concern office(s)
• Monitor programme budget and partner grants and account for expenditure through timely financial reporting
• Provide coordination to all programme activities by channeling communication and resources to all departments at Sub County level
• Represent Concern in relevant meetings and fora at County and Sub County level and supporting advocacy and lobbying initiatives in line with programmes strategy
• County level security focal person
• Responding to Emergencies:
• Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary
• Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
• Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
• To adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies
• To support and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies to their team, partner organisations and beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment.
• To contribute to the establishment of preventive measures to reduce the potential for abuse in Concern programme

Job Specification:

• A bachelor degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or in Health/Nursing with solid experience/background in health and nutrition. A master degree in a related field will be an added advantage.
• At least four years’ experience in health and nutrition program management working on the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) and health services; with at least two years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role
• Solid understanding and experience with integrated program approaches
• Significant experience/knowledge of MoH systems, particularly at County level and working with and through local partners
• Excellent programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, interpersonal and report writing skills
• Fluent in both oral and written English and Kiswahili.
• Proficient in computer applications
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and supervise new staff members
• Proactive problem solver and solutions oriented management style
• Although not required, having an understanding of the context, prior experience working and/or living in Turkana is highly desirable