Nutrition Technical Officer at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The Nutrition Technical Officer will provide technical support in the implementation of nutrition interventions in collaboration with other technical officers. The job holder will be based in Turkana County and will provide hands on technical support to County Health Management Team (CHMT) and other actors to strengthen Nutrition interventions in Turkana county.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health (with specialization in nutrition) or relevant degree with a post graduate certificate or diploma in nutrition. Relevant Post Graduate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Training, knowledge and experience in the implementation of both nutrition specific and nutrition sensitive interventions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Should have at least Five (5) years relevant work experience in the implementation of Nutrition projects.
• Experience in implementing BFCI and CNAP interventions
• Experience in implementing community Health Strategy through CHVs and CHAs.
• Experience working with government and USAID funded programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for–profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders.
• Experience in implementing projects involving diverse partners, consortiums and operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to work with a multi–talented project team across cultural diversities
• Good coordination, problem solving and networking skills
• Excellent reporting and computer skills and ICT competencies a must
• Ability to work independently
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within strict time limits
• The ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Language skills: Excellent spoken and written English.
• Great interpersonal skills and a team player.

Closing date will be March 11, 2022

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 years (Renewable)