World Concern Development organization, a
Relief and Development Organization, wishes to recruit qualified and competent
person for the following position to be based in Garissa.
Nutritionist (Re-advertised)
Contract (six months)
The overall objective of this position is to manage the health and nutrition responses in the HADA project and oversee the design, evaluation, and implementation of the health and nutrition programs.
This includes coordination with government officials, relevant bodies and NGOs;
the design and management of mechanisms for nutritional and health
surveillance; the preparation of relevant reports and information necessary to
direct the program and report to donors.Nutritionist (Re-advertised)
Contract (six months)
The overall objective of this position is to manage the health and nutrition responses in the HADA project and oversee the design, evaluation, and implementation of the health and nutrition programs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Coordination
with government officials, relevant UN bodies and NGOs; the design and
management of mechanisms for nutritional and health surveillance; the
preparation of relevant reports and information necessary to direct the
program and report to donors.
- Contribute
technical expertise in line with international best relief practices in
health and nutrition and actively promote capacity building of local and
expat staff as well as partners where needed.
- Ensure
effective monitoring and ongoing assessment of health and nutrition
project progress and quality against stated objectives, budget and
international health and nutrition standards. Provide health and nutrition
technical inputs to internal and external reports and proposals before
external submission.
- Responsible
for the medical and nutritional content of assessments, reports and
strategy recommendations including advising on the technical ability of
World Concern or partners to respond with appropriate staffing and
resources needed to meet international standards.
- Liaise
as needed with other health and nutrition professionals to explore
possible new programs, partnerships, handovers, funding or cooperative
agreements and to avoid duplication of services in close communication
with the Relief Coordinator. Represent World Concern at forums and
external cross-sectoral events as requested. Liaise closely with World
Concern Development Program’s Technical Support Unit where appropriate.
Qualification and Experience
- 3
years health care program management and nutrition experience, preferably
in a relief setting. Medical degree, Nursing degree and/or Masters of
Public Health.
- Clearly
demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate technical
nutritional assessments using established and recognized anthropometric
assessment methodologies.
- Competence
in the use of MS Office and Strong capacity building and facilitation
skills, accompanied with cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Excellent
English communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability
to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts,
psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions
with limited resources.
- Clearly
demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate technical
nutritional assessments and health programs using established and
recognized anthropometric assessment methodologies following international
standards.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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