The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organisation that promotes children’s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: (MHNT Health Officer)

• Responsible for overall planning, implementation and M&E of Mobile Health and nutrition activities in the assigned Woreda.
• Coordinate and facilitate implementation of Mobile Health and Nutrition activities, site selection and prepare weekly movement plan.
• Provide basic health and nutrition services including community IMNCI/ICCM, safe motherhood, emergency services, referral, health education, EPI as per MOH Mobile Health and nutrition guideline
• Facilitate essential drugs, supplies and therapeutic products for the team and the selected health facilities
• Facilitate training and work closely with WHO staffs at Health posts, Health center and hospital and district level.
• Organize daily, weekly and monthly over view and reports of OTP, EPI, health education and consultations through using Mobile Health and nutrition standards.
• Ensure referral system and linkage between services and with the health facilities
• Adherence to medical and nutritional treatment protocols and procedures for children and infants.
• Provide onsite training to HEWS and HWs.
• Ensure Job aids are available in Health posts (HEW quick reference, Look up table, report format, tally sheet, Plumpnut and drug stock control balance form)
• Receive weekly reports from HEWS at weekly basis, cross check the completeness and accuracy and submit to Health & Nurition manager.                 
• Mentoring and assist HEW in decision of  patients  who are at severe risks and need to be transferred to nearby hospital
• Participate in capacity building training, in health education sessions and ENA/BCC application
• Follow up absentees/defaulters and keep current record of both beneficiaries and the staff (CHAs, volunteers).
• Work any tasks assigned by the line manager and the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications and certifications: Bachelor in Public Health (HO) or related fields

Experience:

• Minimum four years working experience with out of which two year in CMAM program and/ Mobile Health and Nutrition. 
• Experience in clinical setups is mandatory  particularly maternal and child health areas

Skills/Ability required:

• Knowledge, training and experience in management of IMAM, SAM management and IMNCI/ICCM.
• Solid technical skill on case management of childhood and adult illness, safe motherhood
•  Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.
•  Strong computer (Microsoft skills), and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good command in written and spoken English and Local language.
•  Good human relation skills.
• Respect of Save the Children rules by anyone visiting the program;
•  Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours