The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, was established in the United Kingdom in 1919 to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts. After passing a century, which it celebrated in 2019,[3] it is now a global movement made up of 29 national member organizations which work in 120 countries.

ROLE PURPOSE:  

The Health and Nutrition officer will responsible to coordinate and implement all save the children supported health and Nutrition activities in his place of assignment. In addition, will provide technical guidance for health and Nutrition program and conduct regular monitoring, reporting progress and support evaluation. She/he will support in the effective delivery of the health program activities at site and community level. She/he will support the MOH in the development and delivery of training packages and monitoring tools also. She/he will ensure these tasks are delivered, technically managed, functioning properly, and providing care of quality to all beneficiaries, respecting protocols and principles of good practice.

SCOPE OF ROLE: Health and Nutrition officer

Reports to: Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Dimensions:

Staff directly reporting to this post: No

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

Program responsibility, protocol and procedures: 

• Overall responsible for coordination of day to day health and  Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) activities at assigned project site
• Organize and facilitate kick of meetings, review meeting and other events to enhance ownership and sustainability
• Develop joint plan with Woreda health office and Health facility representatives to strengthen integration and collaboration
• Plan and supervise implementation of project activities together with MOH counterparts
• Provide technical guidance to health extension workers and health workers
• Coach and mentor MOH staffs working at different levels including woreda health office, health centres and health posts
• Conduct training need assessment, health facility functionality and other assessments with MOH
• Make sure appropriate distribution and utilization of supplies and equipment provided by SCI
• Organize and facilitate trainings to health workers and health extension workers on different thematic areas
• Conduct post training follow up, routine supportive supervision and joint monitoring  visit
• Participate on regional level integrated supportive supervision and other monitoring visits
• Asses local capacity and ensure programmes are deliver results according to relevant standards, polices, and program strategy
• Organize and facilitate CMAM training to HEWs and health workers
• Facilitate the roll out of Family MUAC training
• Provide technical support on management of acute malnutrition for health workers and HEWs
• Ensure appropriate use of national guidelines for management of acute malnutrition at all levels
• Support on strengthening referral linkage for CSAM management
• Ensure the CMAM activities implemented timely and the CMAM budget spent as per plan
• Follow procurement of CMAM equipment and supplies with Health and Nutrition Coordinator
• Support the preparation, distribution and appropriate use of SBCC materials
• Make sure availability of adequate CMAM supplies in health facilities supported by Save the Children.
• Conduct regular field visit to provide on the job training for Health workers, HEWs and HDAs
• Use standard supervision checklist to monitor and evaluate the quality of service for management of acute malnutrition
• Facilitate cross-sectoral programming, particularly to promote excellent in communication and referral between different programs such as IYCF-E, CMAM, child friendly space, health, food distribution, WASH etc.
• Support HEWs, health centres and WorHO on CMAM related report preparation
• Make sure all activities supported by Save the children are documented per the standard at all levels
• Ensure appropriate and consistent health education is provided to the communities
• Facilitate and support in the development and scheduling of outreach activities and support region wide campaigns at assigned woreda
• Support woreda level microplanning
• Represent SCI in health and nutrition cluster coordination to includes also RH related meetings with stakeholders
• Take part in the project set-up, technical support visit, monitoring visits, surveys and evaluations
• Support in the management of essential drugs and medical supplies efficiently and make sure IPLS are applied at all level
• With the support of MEAL team ensure project performance is tracked and quality standards adhered to
• Coordinate any awareness raising campaigns/behaviour change communication in the community in coordination with MOH
• Follow up timely request, approval, procurement and distribution of the project logistics, supply and equipment
• Work collaboratively to integrate the health programme with other sectors where appropriate, particularly with WASH, FSL and Protection.
• Assists in any emergency response to disease outbreaks
• Prepare weekly and monthly movement plan and reports and contribute for timely donor report
• Identify, document and share success stories, best practices and case stories to enhance learning
• Perform other activities assigned by immediate supervisor

Monitoring and reporting

• Regularly update of databases and ensure quality checking at site
• Prepare daily/monthly reports on activities and any necessary reports as requested
• Updates follow-up information of enrolled cases from regular household visits and share with technical officers

Advocacy and communication:

• Facilitate cross-sectoral programming, particularly to promote communication and referral, health, education and CP programming
• Liaise with other humanitarian actors, partners and community groups to maximize collaboration and ensure proper coordination of activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL: 

• BSC in Public Health or Nursing
• Desirable MPH in any field of Public Health
• Minimum 5 years working experience and with more than 1 year NGOs experience
• Experience in Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS)
• Sphere standards trainings
• Experience MNCH in emergencies
• Demonstrable ability on report writing and excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel frequently and flexible to adapt changes
• Good Computer skills in Microsoft word, excel, power point and internet explorer
• Fluency in in written and spoken English and local languages
• Excellent interpersonal skill and able to work in a multicultural team
• Passionate about improving the lives of children
• Non-discriminatory and gender sensitive
• Commitment to SCI values

Desired      

• Work experience in humanitarian emergencies, NGOs
• Fluent in oral and written English and Tigrigna
• Good knowledge of quality standards and quality controls related to medical practice
• Knowledge of the local context