Action Against Hunger USA Nutrition Officer Jobs in Kenya

Action Against Hunger USA Nutrition Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Summary

The role of Nutrition Officer is to Work closely with MOH, department of social services and other stakeholders in the implementation of NICHE project by providing technical support to the department of health to implement Baby Friendly Community Initiatives including training of health workers and CHPs, Community sensitization, monitoring and supervision of interventions.

The incumbent will ensure coordinate CHPs conduct bi-weekly health education in the households for NICHE beneficiaries, ensure timely and quality reporting of NICHE/BFCI activities and manage coordination of NICHE activities among all stakeholders in Mandera County.

Purpose:

The role of Nutrition officer is to coordinate the implementation of the NICHE project by working with departments of health and social services and other stakeholders in Mandera County. Ensure linkage, synergies and complementarity with other sectorial interventions, i.e. FSL, WASH as well as proper coordination, consultation and information sharing with partners.

Job Duties

To implement and monitor IMAM and MIYCN interventions at community and health facilities

In collaboration with MOH, support BFCI capacity building of health care workers and other stakeholders during the implementation period through mentorship, coaching, OJT and classroom training for quality program implementation

In liaison with the County MOH and other partners, develop joint work plans for key activities as stipulated in the project document

In liaison with the MOH, undertake periodic capacity assessment across the health facilities and community health units to identify gaps for structured OJT sessions based on identified needs

Support the development of County work plans with the S/CHMTs and schedule joint

supervisions/DQAs to enhance quality programming

Participate in coordination meetings at the County and sub-county level including NICHE technical working group, CNTF, CSG and any other

Compile program reports on a timely basis in liaison with other program staff; Weekly SitRep, Monthly (statistical and narrative), Quarterly and annual donor reports

Required Qualifications

Minimum three (4) years working experience in community Nutrition programs.

University degree in Nutrition related field from a recognized institution.

Training in IMAM/MIYCN/BFCI/CBFCI /BFHI will be an added advantage.

Registered with KNDI.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience working with an INGO and fluent in local language will be an added advantage

Comprehensive understanding of MIYCN/BFCI programming

Understanding of main donor requirements

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Good analytical and report writing skills

Experience in community mobilization/engagement

Extensive ICT proficiency with knowledge in basic computer applications -

Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

Demonstrated capacity to provide technical leadership

Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines

Ability to train, mentor and coach a team – a team player

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Action Against Hunger USA Nutrition Officer Jobs in Kenya

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