To implement the Rapid Response Nutrition program for Eritrean refugee and Host community in North Gondar Zone Dabat Woreda Alemwach Refugee Site supported by technical leader of Medical teams International as per our country protocols and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Respect the dignity of beneficiaries, caretakers and members of the community at all times.
• Responsible for the day to day coordination and management of outreach workers and food disturbers at field level
• Compile data and information and accordingly report the progress to the senior project officer
• Identify and refer children from the distribution sites to OTP or SC sites
• Record, monitoring status data such as weight gains and feeding of children in the program
• Fostering good relationships with community, community elders, community leaders and other health personnel to encourage good information sharing
• Refer sever children who are under the SFP program to the OTP when necessary
• In coordination with community outreach workers and food distributors, provide education to the community members on nutrition and health related issues
• Involve in nutrition surveys as well as in other concern task when necessary
• Record and keep admission, discharge and death data to be submitted every two weeks
• Make sure that all equipment and materials kept clean and safe

Travel: Regular travel to field area

Job Requirements

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

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTFICATION

• Diploma in nursing or public health
• BSC degree on Nutrition or related field is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• TOT on 2019 National AM management protocol
• 2 years of professional experience after qualification out of this One year of experience on a related program
• Experience in BSFP/TSFP, OTP, and SC program is preferable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Fluent in written and spoken English language· Fluency in local language is a must· Good computer skills (Word, Excel)

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