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  • Posted: Jan 28, 2019
    Deadline: Feb 3, 2019
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    We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide began working in Kenya in May 2002 with the development of an urban programme in Nairobi. Our work expanded into a multi-sectoral programme focusing on urban and rural livelihoods, primary education, HIV and ...
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    Officer Health and Nutition

    Reports to: Manager - Health and Nutrition, Tana River

    Direct Reports: None

    Job Location: Bura, TanaRiver

    Contract Details:

    • One (1) Year Fixed Term Contract Renewable Subject to Availability of Funds & Performance
    • Starting Salary of the Pay Grade – Kes 99,197
    • Group Pension after Confirmation of Appointment
    • Group Medical Cover (Principal + 2 Dependants)
    • Group Life Cover

    Group Personal Accident Cover

    Job Summary:

    The incumbent will provide technical guidance as well as hands on support to the Sub County Health Management Team to strengthen their capacity and skills in the implementation of High Impact Nutrition interventions (HINI) through the integrated health systems strengthening approach and work with community groups to build their resilience and strengthen their knowledge and capacity in health and nutrition services and appropriate care taking

    Main Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Provide technical support to MoH on delivery of High Impact Nutrition intervention components at health facilities and when need be outreach sites;
    • Assist the Project Manager to provide technical support to partners in the implementation of the project.
    • Work with partners to implement work plans as agreed;
    • In partnership with the Sub-County Health Management Team (SCHMT) including the Sub County Medical Officer in charge of health (SCMOH), Sub County Public Health Nurse, Sub-County Nutrition Coordinator, Public Health Officers and the hospital nutritionist develop and implement monthly work plans for the Sub-county;
    • Liaise closely with MoH at County and Sub-County level to promote ownership and integration of nutrition services into existing medical systems including the development of a concrete plan of action for the programme at the health facilities;
    • Ensure programme quality control through implementation of monthly and quarterly M&E;
    • Work closely with the Project Manager in monitoring the nutrition situation in Concern areas of work;
    • While working with the hospital nutritionist and the SCNO, support the rural health facilities to establish referral systems and create referral links for access to in-patient and other services beneficial to the beneficiaries not provided by the rural health facilities;
    • Support with operationalizing of community Units and community mobilization activities; plan trainings , routinely engage Community Health Volunteers and Community Health Assistants;
    • Support with documentation of the programme implementation process to generate lesson learning as well as case studies;
    • Participate in coordination of and data collection for, KPC, SMART and coverage surveys to assesses the nutrition situation of the target population;
    • Writing of monthly reports and briefs as well as quarterly reports;
    • Contribute significantly to the development of regular donor reports;
    • Attend and adequately represent Concern in Sub-county meetings/fora e.g. Sub-county Steering Group(SCSG), Sub-county Nutrition Coordination meeting among others as may be required;
    • Together with MOH and other partners involved in delivery of nutrition services in the Sub-County, conduct joint support supervision visits;
    • Oversee and coordinate the implementation of MIYCN activities at the health facilities and at the community;
    • Work closely with the UNICEF and WFP contact staff to ensure that all health facilities have adequate supplies of therapeutic commodities at all time;
    • Liaising with Logistics, IT, Transport, Finance and HR departments in Nairobi to provide logistical and administrative support to the program.
    • Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s emergency response as and when necessary and comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
    • Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies

    Job Description:

    • A degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or in Nursing with solid experience/background in Nutrition. Strong clinical competence and knowledge of maternal and child health will be added advantage.
    • At least two (2) years’ experience in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition programming in both a development and emergency context.
    • An understanding of the context, prior experience working and/or living in Tana River is highly desirable
    • 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, 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.
    • Proficient in Computer applications
    • Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local language/s skills is an added advantage.

    Disclaimer:

    This job description is not exhaustive and may be revised by the line manager from time to time.

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a

    CV and Cover Letter only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Officer Health and Nutrition Tana River’. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3rd February 2019. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we may interview and offer the position before the closing date.

    Each application must include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

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