Job Summary
Provide 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.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description
You
will be required to produce a current (within 3 months) Original Police
Clearance Certificate or waiting receipt during interview in case you
are shortlisted
Job Title : Project Officer – Nutrition
Reporting to : Project Manager
Grade Level : 12
Work Location : Various locations (Kilifi, Tanariver, Garissa, & Wajir)
Purpose of Position
Provide
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
