Nutrition Officer at Action Against Hunger International

Essential job functions

Support Health System Strengthening efforts at the County level.

• In liaison with the County MOH and Partners develop joint work plans for key activities as stipulated in the project document.
• In liaison with the MOH undertake periodic capacity assessment across the health facility staff and structure OJT and Mentorship sessions to the health facilities based on specific needs.
• Work closely with the MOH and undertake classroom training for County teams on various aspects of the nutrition program to enhance program implementation
• Participate in coordination meetings at the County level with the MOH and Partners including NITWG, CNTF, CSG and any others.
• Coordinates with the other nutritional NGOs, UNICEF, WFP, other partners and MoH at County and Sub County level
• Support the development of County work plans with the S/CHMTs and schedule joint supervisions to enhance quality programming

Support community Health Strategy and Community Resilience activities

• In liaison with the Community Strategy Focal persons at the County and  Sub County level, support  CHS activities at the community level including community dialogue and action days, sensitization sessions for community members among others
• Work closely with MOH to offer technical support and sustain Mother to mother support groups for improved MIYCN practices.
• Support MOH to develop, implement  and monitor Social Behavior Change Communication Strategies in Mandera County
• Support the MOH to develop a practical community feedback mechanism geared at improving service delivery at the County level.
• Supports the nutrition team in the implementation of a community approach through regular contact and exchange with the community leaders,
• Reporting and Program Development
• Compiles program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff; Weekly SitRep, Monthly(statistical and narrative), Quarterly
• In collaboration with the Nutrition Program Manager prepare progress reports, quarterly donor reports, proposals, Program reports project procurement plan and contributes to survey reports.
• In collaboration with Program Manager and coordination team; contribute in defining technical strategy when required.
• Participates in the analysis and drafting of activity reports and evaluation of the project.
• In liaison with the program manager develop a project proposal to address County specific gaps
• Support MOH focal persons on information, data management and reporting through the DHIS
• Participate in the planning, organizing and implementation of surveys, assessments and research studies including post distribution monitoring

 Information exchange and cooperation with all Action Against Hunger interventions and external stakeholders

• Collaborate with all other Action Against Hunger departments and sectors to ensure the projects are integrated
• Collaboration with other Partners, MOH (S/CHMT), INGOs, NGOs, CBOs and the UN working in this area to ensure the smooth running of projects.
• Work in collaboration with the communities and local leaders at all stages of project implementation

Finance, Logistics

• Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff in line with the work plans
• Ensure the expenditure is as stipulated in the budget lines and strict adherence to the budget limits
• Propose  anticipated budget realignment in line with field realities
• In liaison with the Program Manager and the Filed Coordinator Monitor budget spending in line with the spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
• Support the Program Manager in monthly budget reviews and suggest amendments to Finance

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• Required qualification: Degree in BSC. Food Nutrition and Dietetics, Public health nutrition option, nursing and any other related course.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar position
• Registered with Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute

Required Skills & Competencies

• Conversant with the HiNi Package
• Experience in the training of health workers and Community Health Volunteers on various nutrition modules.
• Experience in nutrition counselling to caregivers and community
• Experience in conducting community dialogues
• Language skills: English and Kiswahili fluent, local language is an asset.
• Good communication, teamwork, Knowledge of MS Office,