Nutrition Intern at Helen Keller International

Specific Objectives

Ensure quality implementation of the project:

• In liaison with Nutrition Program Manager, develop monthly activity workplan and track the progress regularly.
• Support the Nutrition Program Manager to prepare quality monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports.
• Ensure integration of project plans in the County health and nutrition annual work plan (AWPs)
• Actively participate in county planning and coordination meetings.

Monitor Project Progress, and Document the achievements:

• Track project performance and document achievements
• Document human interest stories, and best practices from the project implementation for learning and duplicating in other project areas.
• Conduct day to day monitoring of the project and provide feedback to improve project performance.
• Plan and implement project data reviews, document findings and recommendations and work with counties to implement the actions agreed.

Organize project coordination forums with external and internal stakeholders:

• Participate in technical working groups and stakeholders’ coordination forums in counties.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the County and sub-county health management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, public health or equivalent
• Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Good knowledge of vitamin A supplementation and deworming programs policies and strategies in Kenya.
• Ability to analyze data and produce quality reports.
• Able to priorities clearly, oversee multiple tasks, and set clear objectives to be achieved.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, and self-learner.
• Team Player with good interpersonal skills