Description<\/p>\n
1. JOB PURPOSE
\nThe Specialist \u2013 Health and Nutrition is responsible for\u00a0technical leadership, quality assurance, and strategic oversight\u00a0of integrated health and nutrition interventions under the project.
\nThe role ensures\u00a0delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and life-saving services\u00a0aligned with:<\/p>\n
National\u00a0IMAM guidelines
\nSPHERE standards
\nDG ECHO requirements
\nMinistry of Health (MoH) protocols<\/p>\n
The Specialist will strengthen\u00a0health systems, nutrition programming, and community-based services, targeting vulnerable populations including:<\/p>\n
Children under five
\nPregnant and lactating women (PLW)
\nAdolescents
\nRefugees and host communities<\/p>\n
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
\n2.1 Technical Leadership & Programme Quality<\/p>\n
Provide\u00a0technical oversight\u00a0for all health and nutrition interventions including:<\/p>\n
CMAM\/IMAM programming (OTP, TSFP, Stabilization Care)
\nMaternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH\/RMNCH)
\nPrimary Health Care (PHC)<\/p>\n
Ensure\u00a0compliance with national and international standards.
\nLead the\u00a0design, adaptation, and contextualization\u00a0of protocols and SOPs.
\nOversee integration of:<\/p>\n
Nutrition
\nHealth
\nWASH
\nProtection (including GBV referral pathways)<\/p>\n
Ensure quality implementation of:<\/p>\n
MIYCN (Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition)
\nGMP (Growth Monitoring & Promotion)
\nFamily MUAC approach<\/p>\n
2.2 Programme Implementation & Supervision<\/p>\n
Oversee implementation of activities across:<\/p>\n
Mantapala Rural Health Centre (RHC)
\nHealth Posts (HPs)
\nCommunity platforms<\/p>\n
Ensure:<\/p>\n
Functional OTP and inpatient services
\nContinuous service delivery (24\/7 where applicable)
\nEffective referral systems<\/p>\n
Supervise and mentor:<\/p>\n
Health staff
\nNutrition teams
\nCommunity health workers<\/p>\n
Conduct\u00a0regular field monitoring visits\u00a0to ensure quality and compliance.<\/p>\n
2.3 Capacity Building & Systems Strengthening<\/p>\n
Design and deliver\u00a0competency-based training\u00a0for:<\/p>\n
Health workers
\nCommunity volunteers
\nPartner staff<\/p>\n
Build capacity in:<\/p>\n
IMAM protocols
\nClinical case management
\nNutrition screening and referral
\nInfection Prevention & Control (IPC)<\/p>\n
Provide\u00a0on-the-job coaching, mentorship, and supportive supervision.
\nStrengthen:<\/p>\n
Health facility systems
\nData use for decision-making
\nReferral pathways<\/p>\n
2.4 Supply Chain & Commodity Management<\/p>\n
Ensure\u00a0availability of essential medicines and nutrition supplies, including:<\/p>\n
RUTF, F-75, F-100
\nMedical kits<\/p>\n
Oversee:<\/p>\n
Forecasting
\nProcurement planning
\nStock monitoring<\/p>\n
Prevent stock-outs and ensure\u00a0buffer stock systems.<\/p>\n
2.5 Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)<\/p>\n
Ensure accurate and timely data collection using:<\/p>\n
DHIS2 systems
\nCMAM\/IMAM databases<\/p>\n
Track key indicators such as:<\/p>\n
SAM recovery rates
\nAdmission rates
\nStock availability<\/p>\n
Lead:<\/p>\n
Data analysis
\nProgramme reviews
\nLearning and adaptation<\/p>\n
Ensure\u00a0accountability to affected populations\u00a0through:<\/p>\n
Feedback mechanisms
\nCommunity engagement<\/p>\n
2.6 Coordination & Representation<\/p>\n
Represent the organization in:<\/p>\n
Health and Nutrition Cluster meetings
\nTechnical Working Groups<\/p>\n
Coordinate with:<\/p>\n
Ministry of Health
\nUN agencies (UNICEF, WFP, UNHCR)
\nLocal partners (e.g., Caritas)<\/p>\n
Ensure\u00a0alignment and complementarity\u00a0with other actors.<\/p>\n
2.7 Integration of Cross-Cutting Themes
\nEnsure full integration of:<\/p>\n
Gender equality and inclusion
\nProtection mainstreaming
\nSafeguarding (PSEA)
\nDisability inclusion
\nEnvironmental considerations<\/p>\n
2.8 Emergency Preparedness & Response<\/p>\n
Lead technical input into\u00a0Crisis Modifier activation.
\nSupport rapid response during:<\/p>\n
Disease outbreaks
\nMalnutrition surges
\nClimate shocks<\/p>\n
3. KEY DELIVERABLES \/ KPIs<\/p>\n
\u226585%\u00a0SAM recovery rate\u00a0achieved
\n\u226590%\u00a0health staff meet competency standards
\nZero prolonged stock-outs\u00a0of essential nutrition commodities
\nIncreased\u00a0coverage of CMAM services
\nFunctional\u00a0referral systems\u00a0across all facilities
\nImproved\u00a0service utilization rates
\nTimely and accurate\u00a0reporting (100% compliance)<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Education<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in:<\/p>\n
Medicine
\nPublic Health
\nNutrition
\nNursing<\/p>\n
Master\u2019s degree in Public Health or Nutrition (preferred)<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum\u00a05\u20137 years\u00a0relevant experience
\nProven experience in:<\/p>\n
Humanitarian health and nutrition programming
\nCMAM\/IMAM implementation
\nHealth systems strengthening<\/p>\n
Experience working in:<\/p>\n
Refugee or emergency contexts
\nMulti-stakeholder environments<\/p>\n
Technical Skills<\/p>\n
Strong knowledge of:<\/p>\n
IMAM\/CMAM protocols
\nRMNCH services
\nPublic health systems<\/p>\n
Experience with:<\/p>\n
DHIS2
\nData analysis tools
\nTraining and facilitation<\/p>\n
Core Competencies<\/p>\n
Strategic thinking
\nLeadership and team management
\nStrong analytical skills
\nExcellent communication and coordination
\nProblem-solving in complex environments<\/p>\n
5. SAFEGUARDING & ETHICS<\/p>\n
Adhere to\u00a0Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies
\nEnsure\u00a0zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)
\nPromote\u00a0Do No Harm principles<\/p>\n
Ensure confidentiality and ethical data handling<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/p>\n
Action Against Hunger \u2013 USA provides all staff with an attractive salary and benefits package . We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status or as a veteran. Action Against Hunger- USA complies with applicable laws governing non discrimination in employment<\/p>\n
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