Job Opportunity: Senior Health and Nutrition Officer position available at GOAL Ethiopia in Kobo based in Woldia, Amhara. Health Care jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

About GOAL 

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them in building transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. 

GOALis a not-for-profit organizationthat has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountability, child protection, HIV/AIDS. Currently, we work with pastoralist, agropastoral, pastoral dropouts, rural small-holding farmers, rural/urban youth and street children to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience in Ethiopia working closely with local communities, local government, donors and other key actors. GOAL E Humanitarian Response is centered on nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, multipurpose cash, NFIs and protection interventions in country wide while the recovery and development focus on livelihoods, economic opportunities, health, health and nutrition system strengthening and WASH with solid emphasis on integrated programming and community-based approach in Oromiya regional state. The Street Children programme is implemented with local partners in Addis Ababa and Hawassa.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing  are removed and where everyone has equal rights and  opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Senior Health & Nutrition Officer is responsible for overseeing all start-up health and nutrition activities under the assigned location and responsible for the day-to-day management of the Primary Health and Nutrition Care project implemented in the operational Woredas of a given location. S/he will be responsible for providing managing Health and Nutrition staff and implementation. S/he will provide technical guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate international technical standards and guidelines are technically sound. Provision of primary health care service and lead the management of the Mobile Health and Nutrition Team (MHNT) as a key component of the position holder. 

Description of Functional Relation Ships of the role, if any 

The Senior Health & Nutrition officer will provide consultation and necessary treatment as needed to the intended beneficiaries in the health facilities and outside health facilities in the project sites. S/he will work with the subordinate within the field office to enhance their participation and involvement in the prevention, awareness creation, and capacity building of woreda-based government health staff, and all the key deliverables are achieved.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES (detailed list of tasks and outputs categorized by “daily” weekly "monthly,” or any other category which fits the role)

• Oversees the implementation of integrated health and nutrition projects in the assigned location and ensures that the quality standards are met.
• Ensures effective start-up, management, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of integrated health, and nutrition projects in the assigned location.
• Provide support and guidance to the subordinate; assess training needs, plan & provides training/guidance for staff in setting up new OTP and SC sites and PHC/RMNCH services and IYCF activities.
• Facilitate training for health professionals in community-based management of acute malnutrition, PHC, and IYCF.
• Participating in and/or leading health, nutrition, and/or multi-sectoral assessments as required.
• Conducts regular field visits to provide supportive supervision and discussions to the OTP/SC/TSFP/IYCF sites, mobile clinics, and woreda health offices to monitor the implementation of integrated health and nutrition programs and enhance the existing health system.
• Closely work with the project manager and other support staff to ensure that project budgets are realistic, that they are efficiently used complying with donor/GOAL requirements, and that reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Represents GOAL in Woreda/Zonal level nutrition and health coordination and another forum as per the need and request.
• Documents findings, lessons learned, and recommendations of field visits and practices for follow-up actions; shares as appropriate with the project manager. 
• Oversees and leads the development and submission of activity reports, ensuring completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and quality.
• Manage (including conducting regular performance management) the other health and nutrition staff (subordinate) such as Health & Nutrition Officer, Clinical Nurse, Midwifery Nurse, MHPSS, Environmental Health Officer, and others based on the team compositions.
• Provide essential lifesaving primary health care services to IDPs/collective centers/hard-to-reach areas/any place where MHNT was established.

• Conduct all activities planned for MHNT.

• Responsible to provide Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and IYCF activities to IDPs and people who have no access to the services.

• Conduct capacity-building interventions for HEWs/HWs and community health workers and community mobilization activities with key Health messages,

• Provide different pieces of training and workshops as per the plan.Perform all necessary actions to ensure the smooth functioning of mobile health and nutrition activities.

• Support the Woreda-based health system in providing technical support to the health facilities.

• Work closely with other sectoral staff (WASH, Food Security, Protection, and Others) to ensure an integrated approach to program implementation and also work closely with local-level UNICEF, WHO, and WFP staff if any.

• Prepare and share monthly and quarterly activity reports timely.

• Support the MHNT in mobilization of communities and ensure that MHNT intervention is in accordance with the MHNT guideline.

• Support Woreda the health office in strengthening the surveillance system. 

• Any other task assigned by his/her supervisor (project manager).      

BSc/HO in Public Health or post-graduate degree in public health, nutrition, and related field with a minimum of four years’ years’ work experience preferably in NGO experience in MHNT setups, CMAM/IYCF, and PHC/RMNCH/IMNCI.

• Knowledge of the latest health-related guidelines and standards in emergency nutrition and health.
• Experience in quality assurance in a clinical setting is desirable.
• Extensive Knowledge and experience in the primary health care system.
• Demonstrated ability for leadership and independent decision-making.
• Ability to plan and organize work to meet individual, team, and program objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills & excellent team player, fosters working in teams & teamwork spirit. 
• Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments and 24/7 times based on the context assigned locations.
• Cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Demonstrable experience in working with communities, and knowledge of participatory approaches. 
• Strong knowledge on monitoring and evaluation and report writing.
• Ability to effectively liaise with government, donors, NGOs, community leaders, and other stakeholders, 
• Very good knowledge and practice of computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Knowledge of local language is a plus
• Flexible and creative approach; keen to take initiative where appropriate.
• Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibility.

• Priority will be given to those who are familiar with the local language and culture

  Desirable quality, skill, and competence

• Have good understanding and hands on experience with MHNT projects, CMAM/IYCF, and PHC/RMNCH/IMNCI.
• Familiarity to the local culture
• Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community. 

   ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience. GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and other GOAL and Donor policies.  GOAL’s Conflict of Interest Policy applies to all recruitment processes. Staff will be required to declare Conflict of Interest during the process. 

Commitments: 

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different policies including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conduct and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who are involved in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify the skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform a Background reference check.

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - non-returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number, along with the title & Duty station, needs to be written in the application letter. 

• Applicants can directly apply through the green “Apply now” button
• Please be sure your application and CV should be in PDF or Word only. (The system couldn’t accept other than PDF and Word.)

GOAL strongly encourages Qualified female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at a later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.