Medical Teams International Calling: 

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Job Summary     

The main purpose of the job is to ensure the integration of IYCF-E with overall Nutrition and Health services for vulnerable refugee and host populations in MTI operation in Ethiopia. This position will be responsible for ensuring adequate support of HC, HP, and communities where the project is located.

Job Responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between MTI and local beneficiaries involved in IYCF activities.
• Assist Government staff and lead mothers on counsel and strengthen the ECD/IYCF project in the OTP and SC sites and community level.
• Promote gender equity and equality through each level of nutrition activities.
• Plan with HEWs and other health workers working in Health posts to conduct complimentary feeding demonstrations for effective, sustainable, and efficient implementation of IYCF interventions.
• Actively participate in breast feeding corner establishment and effective implementation
• Sensitizes the community and HDAs on IYCF
• Will provide support from screening to discharge (admission, treatment, follow up and referral) to provide care to under five years old malnourished children and uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition cases.
• Ensure the appropriate referral system between SCs, OTPs TSFPs and IYCF
• Ensure the cards, GMP registration books and other necessary formats are filled in and documented properly.
• Ensure the IYCF coverage reaches above 60% for rural and above 70% for urban community and the other standard performance indicators are met appropriately.
• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding.
• Perform another Other duty as required.        

Department:  Nutrition (Program)

Team: Support Staff

Reports to (position): Health System Strength  Officer

Location(s): Telemt Dejach Meda ,East Tselemt  and Beyeda

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Saturday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends, and public holidays

Travel: Regular travel to field area

Physical Conditions

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.                                                                                                                                                          

Qualifications:

Education, Licenses, & Certification

• A minimum of Bachelor Science Degree in Nursing or Health Officer

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience working at a PHC. 1 years’ experience managing operation of health services within NGO.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of development & humanitarian issues and concepts
• Fluent in spoken and written Amharic and English.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Previous experience on IYCF related activities
• IYCF training would be an added value.
• Knowledge of the local language
• Analytical and problem-solving Computer literate, able to work efficiently in Microsoft office on standard or mobile platforms.

Skills

• Humanitarian motivation
• Emotionally and spiritually mature
• Team player – practical, desire to support the field teams.
• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done
• Understanding and sensitivity to cross cultural issues
• Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Able to build new relationships and gain people’s trust quickly
• Integrity in representing Medical Teams Willing to travel to insecure environments

Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to embrace and promote MTI’s mission and vision.
• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values.
• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public.