UNICEF National Consultant on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Jobs in Kampala Uganda
UNICEF National Consultant on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Jobs in Kampala Uganda
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The purpose of this Consultancy is to integrate the COVID-19 service delivery adaptation for management of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), that is Family MUAC, and the SURGE approach, into the recently revised IMAM training packages and action plan.
The consultant will be under the supervision of the Nutrition Manager working closely with the Nutrition Specialist (Nutrition in Emergencies and IMAM) based in Kampala.
Scope of Work
Conduct a rapid assessment on use of Family MUAC and SURGE in West Nile region to inform the development of the Family MUAC and SURGE implementation packages.
Develop Family MUAC training modules as an annex to the current revised IMAM training modules, including appropriate visual aids and IEC materials for use by the community.
Develop a module on nutrition surge in the context of IMAM as an annex to the currently revised IMAM training modules.
Integrate SURGE and Family MUAC implementation into the IMAM action plan.
Qualification Requirements
The consultant will be expected to have the following qualifications and skills:
Education
Master’s Degree in pediatrics and child health and preferably with higher degree (PhD level) in public health related field, and research experience in malnutrition or nutrition epidemiology.
Experience
At least ten years or more of professional experience in clinical services, nutrition, public health, related research or planning and management in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child nutrition, at national or international levels;
Experience in developing guidelines for the management of severe acute malnutrition at country level;
Experience in conducting training of health professionals for the management of SAM in clinical settings;
Knowledge and experience with recent WHO recommendations in management of SAM and evidence on the management of MAM;
Experience in developing reports, case-studies and policy briefs, for a range of audiences including practitioners in the field and policy makers;
Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management with UNICEF is an asset;
The consultant should have preferably attended the UNICEF-supported workshop by Prof. Michael Golden (IMAM expert consultant) conducted in Uganda;
The consultant should have preferably participated the revision of the current IMAM guidelines and stakeholder engagement meetings during the revision process.
Skills and Abilities
Proven experience and skills in programme management and strategic planning;
Proven ability to strengthen capacity of national and sub-national counterparts and partners;
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and inter-act with senior-level decision-makers across different organisations; capacity to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy on sensitive issues and topics;
Proven skills in strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Effective organizational skills; high drive for results
Teamwork and strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
Language
Fluency in English is a MUST.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF National Consultant on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Jobs in Kampala Uganda
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