International Organization for Migration Health Nutrition Officer Jobs in South Sudan

International Organization for Migration Health Nutrition Officer Jobs in South Sudan

Project Context and Scope:

IOM migration health unit supports the implementation of Emergency Primary health care activities (immunization, reproductive health, medical, consultation, health education and promotion) in Malakal, Wau, Abyei, Bentiu. The expected outputs under the integration process will include treatment services with children <5yrs with SAM/MAM, referral to children with medical complications to stabilization centers, supporting women of childbearing age (WCBA) with screening and treatment services.

The position is expected to facilitate integration of health and nutrition in IOM supported facilities, in Bentiu Sector three WFP is supporting IOM in TB/HIV treatment activities by provision of Nutrition supplies, this will further be enhanced through hire of Health and nutrition consultant.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:

The consultancy will contribute to integration of Nutrition into IOM Migration health unit, mainly Primary health care activities in different locations under multi donor projects (BHA, FCDO).

Category A Consultants: Tasks to be performed under this contract:

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM), under the technical guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Migration Health), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the nutrition component of the emergency health programme activities for internally displaced people (IDPs) returnees and host community and other vulnerable populations in South Sudan.

Specific Functions and Duties:

Support the integration of nutrition services within IOM’s health emergency response activities within the country.

Support the team leaders and supervisors of IOM supported static and mobile primary health care clinics in ensuring the implementation of quality nutrition and primary healthcare services according to National and International standards.

Provide supportive supervision, monitoring and capacity building to health and nutrition staff on the implementation of nutrition and Primary Health Care activities and ensure coordination of the health team as well as linking IOM with appropriate clusters/agencies at National and state level.

Be available for short-notice deployment to field locations in South Sudan as part of IOM rapid health and nutrition response team (RRT) operations.

Conduct health and nutritional assessments, vaccination campaigns, and coordination of medical evacuation as needed across South Sudan.

Work with local authorities and community leaders and provide advice on key health and nutrition information messages for dissemination to supported communities.

Ensure maintenance of nutrition medical records in a safe and confidential manner across IOM health programmes in South Sudan.

Review weekly health and nutrition reports and provide feedback to field teams with technical advice and contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, challenges encountered, pertinent developments and strategic needs.

Support information sharing and coordination mechanisms between and among other IOM units (e.g. MHPSS, WASH, NFIs, etc.) as well as with other programme units such as Logistics, Security, Human Resource and Finance units.

Perform other duties as

may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Participation in project activities planning, mornitoring and evaluation.

Emergency health and nutrition service are well integrated in field locations and are in line with WHO standards.

Participate in Nutrition cluster coordination activities, support interagency collaboration, stakeholder engagement at sub national, National level.

Staff, volunteers’ capacity building on integrated health and nutrition services.

Donor reporting and documentations.

Education, Experience and/or skills required

Advanced University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Public Health, or related field, with relevant experience and advanced courses/training.

Strong knowledge of Nutrition and/or Public Health.

General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations, and procedures governing administration is an advantage.

At least 7 years of postgraduate professional experience in nutrition, public health, development, or food aid support.

Experience with survey methodologies, nutrition assessment and relevant data analysis.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including relationship management, influencing skills, and networking.

Travel required

YES - The holder of this position will be expected to travel from Juba to the Project field locations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and a motivational letter outlining relevant experience and skills to vss@iom.int indicating in the subject of the e‐mail “Health and Nutrition Officer” MHU - Consultancy.

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