Health and Nutrition Support Officer (3 Positions)

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to support project targeted health facilities in planning and implementation of preventive and curative health services including outreach activities according to the National Protocols, as well as universal health standards.

Responsibilities:

Technical Support and Facilitation

• Undertake joint health facility assessment with RHB/WOHO to identify gaps and support in addressing identified gaps to functionalize the health facilities.
• Provide trainings both on job coaching and mentorship to HEWs and HDAs on different elements including IMCI, Epi, Covid-19 IPC, measures, ANC/PNC among others.
• Support in the provision of logistical support to the health facilities and WOHO for essential medical supplies and equipment.
• Undertake community mobilization on COVID 19 prevention, active case finding, defaulter tracing and beneficiary follow up
• In collaboration with project officer and MOH HEW, contribute to improvement of the mobile activities by making suggestions, team discussions, observation of the activities
• Support package for health posts includes including service delivery, HEWs capacity development in recording and reporting, active case finding and sensitization, supply and cold chain management and community mobilization among others.
• Liaise with local authorities, represent the team in meetings and be responsible with all communications of the team as necessary.

Coordination and networking

• In collaboration with project manager, facilitate and participate regularly at Woreda level health and nutrition taskforce meetings to be chaired by the Woreda health office and/or Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Office/DPPO
• Establish and maintain smooth working relationships with Concern staff, government bodies and other stakeholders
• Ensure good communication with the team
• Work in close collaboration with co-workers as well as with staffs of partners and the authority
• Report problems encountered in the centre or within the team to the immediate supervisor
• Propose solution to solve any problem faced and report them to the immediate supervisor
• Participate actively in regular staff meetings
• Respect of all CWW procedures (HR, Logs & IT, and Finance etc.)

   

Planning, Reporting and Accountability

• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and any other required documentation for submission to the immediate supervisor
• Ensure and support the Woreda Health Office (WoHO) staff in reporting, recording and supply management of health program
• Ensure weekly and monthly reports are submitted to the program manager using appropriate formats
• Report any problems in a timely manner to the immediate supervisor
• Ensure that program participants and stakeholders have clear information about the program activities as appropriate and relevant to them.
• At all times, adhere to policies and guidelines of Concern.
• Support on cascading induction on mainstreaming gender, protection, accountability, HIV/AIDS, and equality to other project staff
• Ensure proper documentation of good practices, success stories, challenges for learning and sharing
• Follow clearly appropriate protocols and guidelines
• Participate in the weekly/ monthly data compilation and reporting of health activities
• Prepare both weekly and monthly reports regarding your activities, identified, problems and proposed solutions for your immediate supervisor and program manager (if he/she needs it)
• Ensure timely request of drugs, supplies and other program items.

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties assigned by the line manager for the accomplishment of Programme objectives.

Emergency response

Concern is committed to responding to emergencies efficiently and effectively in order to help affected people meet their basic needs, alleviate suffering and maintain their dignity. To this end, when emergencies strike and the Ethiopia Programme is to respond, all staff are required to actively participate in the response, regardless of location and contribute to the efforts aimed at achieving the humanitarian objective of the organization.

Gender Equality

Demonstrate understanding of Concern Ethiopia’s Gender Equality Strategy Contribute to ensuring that Concern Ethiopia is a place where men and women are treated equally and with dignity and respect

• Demonstrate gender equality awareness and gender sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender equality perspective into tasks and activities.

Accountability

In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):

• actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);
• work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;
• Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities.

Safeguarding

• Able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, and feel confident that they have been understood.
• Understands local safeguarding structures and arrangements.
• Practice in a manner that seeks to reduce the risk of abuse, harm or neglect.
• Identifies and refers to appropriate services any other associated persons including carers, family members and children at risk.
• Able to document safeguarding concerns, and maintain appropriate record keeping, recording the wishes and views of the adult or child at risk, differentiating between fact and opinion.

Role Holder Requirements:

Required:

• Diploma or Degree in Public Health/Nursing
• 2-3 years relevant experience in clinical nursing
• Profound experience in curative and preventive health services,
• Computer literate
• NGO experience in emergency projects is an advantage
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Good negotiation skill with government and other agencies
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Good interpersonal skills and team player with sensitivity to cultural diversity
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic
• Experience in providing training and capacity building for staff

Competencies:

Candidates are expected to demonstrate abilities in the following priority competency areas (highlight 3-4 competencies in bold as appropriate):

 

Managing Yourself	Planning and decision-making
Leadership	Creativity and innovation
Communication and working with others	Influence, advocacy and networking
Delivering results	Change

We encourage all eligible candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

If this role sounds right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date. Concern reserves the right to interview and select the chosen candidate before closing date for receipt of applications, so early application is strongly recommended.

Important information:

Concern has an organizational Code of Conduct with three Associated Policies: The Programme Participant Protection Policy, the Child Safeguarding Policy, and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy accessible here. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organizations, and the standards of behavior expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in their work, in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission.

Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Consequently, working or volunteering with Concern may be subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

During this job application, you will provide Concern with your personal data. Concern takes its responsibilities towards this personal data very seriously and is committed to complying with all relevant data protection legislation.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefit package
• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)
• 20 days annual leave
• 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18 weeks (unpaid) parental leave