World Vision Project Officer (Nutrition) Jobs in Kenya
World Vision Project Officer (Nutrition) Jobs in Kenya
Purpose of PositionProvide technical support and guide the implementation of nutrition interventions in the KIERP project to be implemented in Wajir, Tana River, Kilifi, Garissa and Mandera Counties.
The Nutrition Officer will ensure the effective and efficient implementation of activities directly related to Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition, Infant and Young Child Nutrition, Baby friendly community initiative and capacity building of health workers and community health volunteers in the respective county.
Major Responsibilities
Project Planning and Implementation 40%
Ensure all affected children, pregnant and lactating women are identified, admitted and discharged from emergency nutrition programs as per national Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition(IMAM) guidelines and Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN) guidelines
In liaison with Ministry of Health organize and coordinate integrated outreaches in hard to reach areas to increase access to nutrition services
Work closely with community Health volunteers to mobilize communities to participate in nutrition project interventions
Conduct training and sensitization of health facility staff and Community Health Volunteers on IMAM, IYCF, ICCM and micronutrients supplementation
Support the Sub-County and county nutrition officers) to make timely requests and quality reporting nutrition commodities to ensure there are no stocks out.
In liaison with project accountant ensure monthly tracking of project expenditure and manage work plans and budgets
Quality Assurance – M &E, Reporting and Documentation 20%
Develop quality reports: weekly situation reports, monthly reports and quarterly reports as per WV and/donor(s) reporting guidelines
In liaison with other project partners and MoH develop monitoring plan, analyze nutrition information from health information system and other sources to understand trends for timely decision making
Document success stories, and best practices to demonstrate the impact created by WVK from the project implementation
Advocacy, Engagement, Partnership and Networking 10%
Ensure representation of WV Kenya in key nutrition stakeholder forum/meetings at the Ward, Sub-County and County levels.
Actively participate in County level technical working groups on nutrition relevant to policy forum.
Collaborate with relevant ministries and other relevant partners at the County and community levels to ensure integration and high level implementation of all nutrition activities.
Engaging with MoH as Sub-County or county level to influence resource allocation nutrition
Provide support to community led processes of monitoring public service delivery.
Capacity building 10%
Ensure that key trainings meet
the standard required to facilitate, provide knowledge and reinforcement of desired nutrition behaviour and practices.
Ensure capacity Building of government community and CBOs be able to effectively manage and sustain Health and Nutrition interventions.
Resources Acquisition 5%
Support development of technically sound funding proposals through provision of information & data to inform fund raising initiatives for health and nutrition, education, gender, child protection and disability at all levels
Others 5%
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor or designee from time to time
Participate and contribute in committees and task forces as may be required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum of Bachelor degree in Nutrition or their equivalent.
At least three years working experience of which two should be in a maternal, newborn and child health/nutrition interventions.
MUST be registered with relevant health associations such e.g. Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute. Effective in written and verbal communication in English
Good understanding of Ministry of health systems, Health and Nutrition programming models, standards and guidelines, Ministries of
Health structures at county and national levels
Familiarity of national Health and Nutrition policy and advocacy instruments and structures
First-hand experience in health and Nutrition programming including in complex emergencies
Experience in conducting health and nutrition surveys using Lot Quality Assurance Survey (LQAS), Open Data Kit or ENA-SMART methodologies is an added advantage.
Significant experience working with an NGO environment, community and people’s groups, state institutions etc.
Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
Excellent English communication skills (both oral and written).
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Outlook
Ability to take initiative, a team leader able to work with minimum supervision
Cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional maturity
Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts
How to Apply
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