Health and Nutrition Project
Job Title: Nutrition Project Officer
Number of positions: 1
Location: Based in Burao with regular travels to project location sites, mainly in Togdheer and Sool.
Reports to: Health and Nutrition Project Coordinator and Programme Manager
Project Duration: 11 Months including 3months probation period
Organizational Background:
Candlelight for Environment, Education & Health was founded in 1995 as a non-governmental organization dedicated to development issues in underserved and/or marginalized communities. Candlelight quickly grew from a small institution with limited coverage to one of the biggest charities in Somaliland. From its inception to date Candlelight has been working hard to implement and manage high quality, contextually appropriate and effective programs to serve the most vulnerable communities in Somaliland.
Project Background:
Candlelight in partnership with Acted and with funding from the French Embassy will undertake a 12-months project aimed to restore resilience though improved food security and nutrition outcomes for vulnerable displaced and rural population in crisis affected areas in Somalia to a total of 5,120 households (30,720 individuals). This will be achieved through the provision of nutrition and health services in 18 IDP sites and rural villages within Caynaba and Laas Canood Districts in Sool Region and Burco District in Togdheer Region (SO1), in particular for Pregnant and Lactating Women and Children under two years of age that lack regular and vital access to Mother and Child Health Units in the first 1,000 days of life. To achieve this, Candlelight will establish Mobile Health and Nutrition Mobile Teams (MHNT) that have the capacity to target at least 21,000 individuals (80 patients/day) with nutrition screening and treatment, referral pathway for severe cases, vaccination, and awareness on key topics related to good nutrition, child health, and hygiene practices for better community development.
Position Summary:
The Nutrition Project Officer is responsible for overseeing and implementing of the Health & Nutrition programs in target areas mainly Togdheer and Sool regions; working in close collaboration with partners including the Ministry of Health.
The position holder working under the direct supervision of the Project coordinator is expected to collaborate with other stakeholders towards delivering integrated Health & Nutrition interventions in target areas, carry out active case surveillance and response, assess and continuously monitor nutrition needs, report on nutrition situations, and support project design, writing of reports. S/he will also be responsible for meeting quality standards during project implementation, nutrition care delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders such as Community Health Worker / Community Nutrition Workers (CHW/CNWs), Ministry of Health and Nutrition and related clusters or working groups, provide training and mentorship to the nutrition staff in the targeted districts.
Job Description
Role & Responsibilities
· Support the implementation of an effective nutrition response program in target areas in close collaboration with the Project Coordinator and where needed The Ministry of Health and other partners.
· A Bachelors’ Degree in Nursing/Public Health preferred, or any other health related field.
· 2 years of relevant technical working experience in a related job/work.
· Should have good knowledge of National IMAM guidelines and standards.
· Experience in community based participatory development approaches strongly desired.
· Should demonstrate good knowledge in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, and Power-point.
· Must demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills as well as negotiation skills.
· Should have strong organizational skills, versatility, and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
· Good communication and written skills in English and Somali.
· Good team work and leadership skills are essential in order to motivate different groups of people to fulfil their responsibilities within a given time frame.
Competencies
• Good numerical, report writing and administration skills
• Able to prioritize clearly and oversee multiple tasks.
• Able to take the initiative in project decisions.
• Able to enforce procedures.
• Able to set clear objectives for staff and delegate.
Applicants meeting the above criteria are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter with subject title of the position “Nutrition Project Officer” to [email protected] not later than on 19th Nov 2023 at 2:30 Pm.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Candlelight recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with Candlelight’s safeguarding policy.
Your details and information shared on this advertisement shall remain confidential.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.