Sector Manager-Nutrition and Health at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Posted on Fri 23rd Mar, 2018 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sector Manager-Nutrition and Health

Location: Monguno, Borno

Job Summary

This position is based in Monguno, Borno State and directly supervised by the Multi sector Project Manager
The Sector Manager-Nutrition and Health is responsible for leading the field team in implementing Nutrition and Health activities to achieve the specific objective of the EU project which is to improve nutrition security of conflict affected populations through uptake of critical household health and hygiene behaviors with the aim of providing primary health care, water, livelihoods sources, sanitation and hygiene services.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Participate in conducting SMART/Rapid SMART surveys with technical support from Project Manager and Head of Department.
Ensure the maintenance of adequate technical standards for health services provided by health facilities/mobile centers including SAM management.
Liaise with Community Mobilization team to ensure improved coordination and collaboration between teams in the ground for appropriate detection and referral of sick children; follow ups required through care groups.
Facilitate Quarterly review meetings/workshops with respective government health managers at State/LGA level.
Develop Global training plan for government health workers and project teams on specific programme technical components.
Systematic capacity building of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER Nutrition and Health team and SMOH staff on health components (IMCI, Ante Natal & Post Natal Care, Delivery services) including CMAM and SC management.
Coordinate with health facilities, district and State/LGA health offices for smooth implementation of the project activities and provision of quality of service.
Work with project team to develop overall detailed project implementation plan in line with predefined project implementation work plan.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Medicine or Public health. Certificate in project management for development professionals will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in primary health care and maternal health.
2 years’ experience in CMAM and IYCF program.
Previous supervisory role.
Fluency in spoken and written English language.
Ability to plan and organize work Independently while paying close attention to details.
Capacity to be adaptable and flexible.
Working knowledge of MS office.

Application Closing Date
5.00 p.m, 29th March, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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