Job Title: Nutrition Supervisor

Location:

 Working for Medair’s Health and Nutrition Somalia programme with frequent field travels to nutrition programme locations in Banadir, Southwest and Hir Shabelle Regions.             

Job Holder Reports To: Senior Nutrition Officer

Reporting to Job Holder:  Nutrition Health Workers                                                                     

Overall, Purpose: Working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care the Nutrition Supervisor has a vital role to play in improving the overall nutrition situation of the target population. This involves implementing quality nutrition services and contributing to the effective management of the assigned nutrition project(s) in line with the objectives, budget and time frame laid down in the proposal(s). The role also includes enhancing beneficiary participation, managing and training local staff, integrating nutritional assessments and treatment in existing health care programmes and planning and initiating new nutrition projects / proposals.

Project Overview:

Medair’s primary objective in Somalia is to improve the quality of and access to life-saving health and

nutrition services to vulnerable host, returnee and IDP populations. Specifically, Medair partners with and supports local

NGOs with staff training and supportive supervision, procurement and management of essential drugs, and provision of basic

equipment at the facility level. Community-based activities and referrals are also part of the programme, mainly behaviorchange communication and Integrated Community Case Management provided by trained community health workers

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Nutrition Management

• Be responsible for the implementation, management, supervision, and support of the assigned nutrition project(s) in line with the activity plan and time frame of the relevant project proposal and any applicable national and international guidelines and standards
• Actively work closely with community health and WASH in health and nutrition promotion activities and ensure proper integration of services.
• Conduct regular field trips to clinics and other nutrition facilities for support and supervision and ensure that the nutrition programme consumable commodities including rations, therapeutic nutritional treatment, drugs, and equipment are well managed
• Support in the development and functioning of a proper coordination and referral system with other partners working in the area (referral of SAM/MAM and other medical treatment of all beneficiaries in the nutrition programme).
• Identify training needs for the outreach and health facility nutrition teams and develop appropriate training based on the needs.
• Provide on the job training for the community nutrition volunteers including MUAC screening, etc
• Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments are conducted both against project objectives and to ensure the quality of the programme, with reports being made to the relevant field managers
• Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project
• Oversee the process of data collection, collation, and dissemination to meet the requirements and deadlines set by Medair and/or external partners
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities for internal and external reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly, and final reports) as requested by field managers, HQ, and donors
• Input into the development of the country strategy, new projects and/or donor proposals as requested by field managers

Staff Management

• Manage and oversee the assigned nutrition team including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc.
• Facilitate regular team meetings with the assigned nutrition team, reviewing team and individual objectives, ensuring team members are kept informed of issues relevant to their work and providing an opportunity for feedback
• Ensure the assigned nutrition team members receive relevant and appropriate supervision, coaching, mentoring, and training in order to develop their personal and professional skills, knowledge and understanding. This may be through on-the-job training and taught sessions and may also involve nutrition training and supervision of Community Health Workers and other staff at the health facilities supported by the health team
• Assist in tracking project performance at community level throughmonitoring, follow up and reporting on project activities.
• Support the program team to record and analyse monitoring data for reporting and timely communicate the results analysis to inform programme decision making
• Support the Project Manager, Senior Nutrition officer to prepare periodic project reports based on accurate and evidence-based data/information
• Promote the health and security of the nutrition team by ensuring the application of security guidelines, health and safety in the workplace and healthy living conditions and practices

Financial Management

• Work with the relevant field managers to plan, construct and manage nutrition budgets for the assigned nutrition project(s)
• Coordinate and oversee petty cash requirements of the assigned nutrition team, ensuring all required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner

Communication and Coordination

• Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned nutrition team, Medair in-country health and nutrition managers and advisors and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs)
• Represent Medair at relevant local level coordination meetings involving local authorities, UN agencies and other NGOs

Logistics

• Manage the correct and timely ordering (within budgetary constraints) of all necessary medicines, supplies and equipment for the assigned nutrition facilities and activities, ensuring minimum stocks are maintained and items are stored and distributed correctly
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Quality Management

• Promote and use the Medair intranet and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used, and guidelines are followed
• Implement, as far as is possible within operational constraints, relevant policies and standards relating to nutrition service delivery including Sphere and HAP standards, national requirements and donor guidelines and other good practice
• Participate as requested Medair internal workshops and distance learning sessions to keep up with changing trends, new guidelines, and best practices

Delegated Responsibilities

• Achievement of the assigned nutrition project outcomes within the budget and the agreed time frame
• Management of the relevant aspects of the nutrition budget for the assigned nutrition project(s)
• Filing and archiving of all required records and documents for the assigned nutrition project(s) according to the requirements of Medair, donors and relevant local authorities
• Line management of assigned nutrition staff, including recruitment, performance monitoring, disciplinary action, etc.