Ethiopian Midwives Association Nutrition Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Midwives Association Nutrition Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Organizational Description:

Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) is a legally registered, autonomous, and not-for-profit professional association established in 1992 and re-registered under the new civil society proclamation.

Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) operates in all regions of Ethiopia by using and works for the quality of midwifery education and care. EMwA has been a member of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) since 1993.

The primary goal of EMwA is to contribute towards the reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity in Ethiopia, which are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) global initiatives. The vision of the association is to see every woman, newborn, and their family have access to standard midwifery care.

The mission of the association is to promote and enhance the expansion, performance and status of midwifery profession through adapting quality and evidence-based practices; adhering to the code of ethics and conduct empowering the professionals.

Position summary:

The Nutrition reports to the Project coordinator/manager, is responsible for Mobile Health Nutrition Teams(MHNTs) planning, coordinating, facilitating and Providing RMNCAH-N services and humanitarian activities program in the region. S/he also conduct and coordinate different surveys on the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs and its impact at the grass root level.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Provide screening of malnutrition provide clinical services

Provide the families of malnourished children receive appropriate education and participated in the nutrition program

Participate on health and nutrition related assessments

Provide technical support from screening to discharge if applicable (admission, treatment, follow up and referral) to provide care to under five years old malnourished children and uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition cases

Conduct community health education and mobilization to increase demand for service utilization

Strengthening early referrals mechanism

Ensure all referral cases are properly transported to the nearest or Woreda capital health facility based on the availability of ambulance and seriousness of the illness.

Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community, IDPs and Health facilities.

Train and support community-based volunteer where applicable, health workers for the implementation of the community component of the project.

Document and share best practices to the health facility

Prepare and compile Weekly, monthly and quarterly activity reports and submit to the coordinator

Prepare weekly and monthly indicators report for the assigned service areas.

Performs any other related duties that may be assigned by immediate coordinator.

Conducts baseline information related access to health and nutrition in collaboration with other staff members and prepares plan of action for respective woredas/kebeles

Provide technical and logistical support to the woreda health sector for effective implementation of nutrition interventions activities

Analyzing and reporting nutrition situation and prevailing trends

Promote gender equity and equality through each level of nutrition activities

Plan with HEWs

and other health workers working in TFP for effective, sustainable and efficient implementation of nutrition intervention

Provide Woreda level basic CMAM and IYCF trainings to HEWs/Other health professional

Ensuring adherence to and respect of current protocols

Ensure the cards, registration books and other necessary formats are filled and documented proper

Perform another Other duties as required

Required number: 4

Department: Program Management Department

Reports to: Project Coordinator /Manager

Additional instruction from: Project/Program Manager

Location: Amhara Region (Awi, West Gojam, North Shoa and Oromia Special Zones)

Grade Level: X

Job Category : Healthcare

Job Requirements

Education:

BSc in Nutrition and above, Midwife and other health professionals with background of nutrition

Experience and training:

Eexperience in clinical practice and in-depth understanding of international & National reproductive, maternal and new-born health and nutrition.

Experience on emergency nutrition and PHEM intervention like CMAM, IYCF, major epidemic diseases surveillance and epidemic/outbreak investigation and response

Training on CMAM and IYCF

Experience of facilitation of training and review meetings

Knowledge of local language to the respective Woredas is preferred

Good computer skills (Word, Excel)

Ensure that IMC’s food security program and approach is in line with policies and strategies of the Government of Ethiopia’s as well

Competencies/ Technical skills

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and work under pressure

Good planning and prioritizing skills;

Demonstrable professionalism;

Program Management and team leader skills

Problem solving skills and flexibility

Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with staffs and partners; being a strong team player.

Competencies/ Personal attributes

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Able to work in stressful environment, and stay in the project areas for a given period of time

Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust and respect.

Self-motivated, highly organized and detail oriented

Flexible and able to work well under pressure.

Willingness to star work immediately

Languages

Ability to communicate effectively both spoken & written in English and Amharic

Having additional regional working language skill

Mandatory

Clearance from previous working organization

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through only this email recruit@emwa.org.et. Please attached your CV, a cover letter and one page summary of profile history in PDF indicating your full name. Applications should include contact details of three professional references.

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