Manager, Health and Nutrition- North Horr at Concern Worldwide

Job Summary

• The Job holder will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources. S/he will lead in the development and implementation of HR policies and best practices and support management in staff management in full compliance with the labour law.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General program management

• Provide organizational and technical guidance and lead MOH and local partners in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI), IMAM services, IMAM Surge, MIYCN,BFCI, Family MUAC approach and other health and nutrition interventions at the facility and community level
• Liaising closely with the sub-county health management teams (SCHMT) and Hospital Management Teams (HMT) to develop joint work plans and ensure MOH ownership and integration of the Nawiri programme into the existing health systems
• Work closely with the SCHMT to oversee and review the implementation of sub-county work
• Support MOH and local partner (Caritas) to strengthen planning, implementation and review of health and nutrition interventions at the sub-county level
• Work with stakeholders at the sub-county level and the Nawiri consortium partners to establish health and nutrition complementary interventions while actively promoting inter sectoral linkages and integration in line with the Nawiri programme strategy
• Ensure programme quality by taking an active role in monitoring of programme interventions including contributing to the development of context specific M&E tools, using data for decision making, field monitoring and joint support supervision
• Monitor the health and nutrition situation in the sub-county including coordination of nutrition surveys, supporting surveillance and assessments as required (KBP, SMART, Mass screening and Coverage surveys)
• Contribute to the development and review of the Nawiri programme, research and advocacy strategies
• Develop and implement sub-county level nutrition specific programme budgets, budget revisions, costed work plans, procurement plans, among other financial planning tools as required
• Documentation of the Nawiri programme process and compilation of programme reports including generating lessons learnt and case studies
• Writing monthly reports and briefs as well as quarterly reports
• Contribute significantly to the development of high quality donor reports
• Represent Concern and the Nawiri programme at sub-county Health and Nutrition meetings/forum and support advocacy initiatives in line with the Nawiri programme strategy
• Monitor programme budget and partner grants and account for expenditure through timely financial reporting
• Provide coordination to all Nawiri programme activities by channeling communication and resources to all departments at sub-county level
• Provide effective leadership to the Concern staff based in the sub county to effectively deliver their responsibilities including performance management, mentorship and staff welfare.
• Adhere to Concern and Nawiri M&E reporting system(CommCare and Iform builder usage by team)

Others

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Health, Nursing or related field with KNDI professional certification.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in health and nutrition programme management in the delivery of High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI) and health services; with at least two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience working with and through local partners in ASAL contexts
• Experience and knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at County level.
• Good understanding of cross cutting issues- gender, SBC, HIV and AIDS, DRR, etc. and how to integrate them into public health and nutrition programmes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams.
• Demonstrable experience in managing donor budgets
• Previous experience working in the ASAL counties with good understanding of the context.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Solid understanding and experience with integrated program approaches
• Significant experience/knowledge of MOH systems, particularly at the Sub County level and working with and through local partners.
• Excellent programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, interpersonal and report writing skills
• Energy to work long hours when needed and be out in the field all day
• Innovative, team player with an ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values
• Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies