Mercy Corps TSFP Nurse Jobs in Ethiopia
Mercy Corps TSFP Nurse Jobs in Ethiopia
General Position SummaryThe TSFP nurse is responsible for management of moderate acute malnutrition and prevention of further deterioration of the nutrition situation through provision of supplementary foods, timely screening, health and nutrition education and capacity building and technical support to the Woreda Health Office on the management of moderate acute malnutrition.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
Collaborate with other team member for effective integration between other services like Nutrition and health services
Collaborate with Local authorities and other partners to harmonize different efforts for better impact and sustainability.
Able to learn and update his/ her information or knowledge to adapt the changing situation and context
Program Management
Plan and organize TSFP at the designated distribution sites in liaison with CMAM coordinator.
Prepare plan of action for effective TSFP implementation in consultation with the CMAM coordinator.
Provide supportive supervision to the Health Extension Workers (HEWs) and Food Distribution Agents (FDAs) at the TSFP sites.
Work closely with the HEWs and FDAs to ensure all children are measured correctly.
Ensure all criteria are respected and understood by the HEWs and HWs, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the OTP.
Review the forms completed by the HEWs to ensure completion, accuracy and coherence
Ensure HEWs and FDAs follow and respect the national protocols
Ensure adequate availability of all medical and food supplies and ensure stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with logistics.
Work closely with OTP/SC Nurse to ensure all aspects of the programme are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP.
Follow-up and provide feedback to CMAM Coordinator on the amount and quality of the supplementary foods if it does not comply with specified quality standards
PProviding Woreda Health Office staffs with technical support in convening meetings and answering questions on topics relevant to the project as necessary.
Assist HEWs to compile the statistical data.
Establish good relationship with the local authorities and community leaders.
Establish link and meetings with the community leaders and different group existing in the working
Perform any other duties requested by the immediate supervisor
Organize and ensure the documentation of Health education and capacity building
activities.
Participate in dissemination of appropriate hygiene educational materials.
Support the CMAM nurse and CMAM coordinators in Organizing and facilitating CMAM trainings
Job Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
Diploma or BSC in Public health or Nursing, with Minimum four years working experience in NGOs environment as MHNT out of which two years in clinical setup.
Solid technical skill on management acute malnutrition and technical support for health workers and HEWs
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Knowledge and experience in management of moderately malnourished children and PLWs
Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.
Ability to lead mobile teams and able to create good team sprit among the group.
Strong computer (Microsoft skills), and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Good command in written and spoken English and Local language.
Good human relation skills.
Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours
Success Factors
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in closely working with regional, Zonal and Woreda Health
Ability to prepare program reports
Knowledge in local language;
Communication skill, good human relations
Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality
How to Apply
All interested candidates are encouraged to apply for the position advertised.
All applications submitted to the Mercy Corps office include a CV, three references, and all relevant official documents.
Applications will not be returned and will not be retained for future recruitment efforts. In order to ensure fairness to all applicant’s personal inquiries are not permitted.
Only candidates that are short-listed will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
“Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Qualified female and young candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to empower women and youth.”
DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: 25 December 2020/ 4:00 PM
Please send non-returnable applications and credentials to one of the following address:
et-recruitment@mercycorps.org
Note: Please make sure that you mention the position title in the subject line of your email application.
OR:
Mercy Corps Recruiter
Addis Ababa: P.O. Box 14319
Arbaminch: P.O. Box 33 , Jijiga: P.O. Box 225
Negelle Borena: P.O. Box 116
Dire Dawa: P.O. Box 974
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