Emergency Health and Nutrition at International Rescue Committee
Job Overview
The MHN-Team leader is responsible for leading MHNT and proper implementation of Emergency Health and Nutrition response project at woreda level, focusing on both host community and IDPs site. S/he will monitor project activities and targeted health facilities in the project implementation areas. Collaborate with Health and Nutrition managers to support woreda health office’s capacity building.
NOTICE: Emergency Roster Recruitment
Please be advised that this recruitment is for Emergency Roster Placement only and does not involve immediate hiring. This position will be based in different districts/woredas under our field office. Final candidates will be added to the roster and will be contacted right away when an emergency response arises.
Major responsibilities
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Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the mobile health team services package as per the standard
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Responsible for team planned movement and ensure all service package components of the MHNT are delivered.
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Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community, health facilities and the Woreda health office.
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S/He is specifically responsible for adult and under five-year medical consultation and nutrition service package.
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Responsible for all supplies related issues (In/Out & stock balance) & timely flag of shortage.
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Responsible for vehicle utilization, administrative management including fuel & travel.
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Responsible for the link between the team and the zonal/woreda administrations, WoHo and service recipient community
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Attend necessary meetings within the woreda during emergencies, planning, responding, and monitoring.
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Ensure other team members are doing correct tally, recording, registering, and filling.
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Report on drug consumption rate, weekly drug report, surveillance report and 5W/4W matric.
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Verify, compile, and share complete timely reports to woreda accordingly.
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Early communicate any shortfalls (programmatic and administrative issues) to the line manager.
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Perform any other related duties as required
Monitoring & Evaluation
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Compile and report project progress (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) and final report.
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Supervise and assess program activities to settle if monthly and quarterly indicators have been met.
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Provide technical support to evaluate the effectiveness of program implementation and recommend adjustments in goals, objectives, intervention strategies, and measurable outputs in time.
Safeguarding Responsibilities: –
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Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
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Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies
Requirements
Education
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Diploma/BSc/MSc or equivalent experience in Nursing, public Health from a recognized university/ College.
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Minimum work experience of 5 years for Diploma, 2 years for BSc and 1 year for MSc
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Trained and certified on health and Nutrition related topics (IMAM/CMAM, PHEM, IMNCI …etc)
Preferred experience & skills:
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Work experience in mobile health and nutrition services.
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Good project management skills and experience.
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Excellent interpersonal skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven record to prioritize and deliver on time.
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Possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Working independently as well as within a dynamic, cross-functional team.
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Good knowledge and skill in the Microsoft Office
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Good experience work effectively with partners.
Language Skills:
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Excellent verbal and written communication in English, and local language
Certificates or Licenses:
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Renewed professional license.
Please include 3 references from current and former employers.
Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be short listed and contacted.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.
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Name of the position you have applied for
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Date of application
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Summary of your qualifications and experience
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Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
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Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
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Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.
IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances
