About FHI 360
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development and humanitarian challenge in more than 70 countries. FHI 360’s Crisis Response team is responding to the humanitarian emergency in Amhara and Afar region, focusing on emergency health, nutrition and WASH activities to support the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality.
Job Description
Under supervision of the Senior Health and nutrition Officer, the Health and Nutrition Officer is responsible for supporting all start-up nutrition activities in FHI 360 program implementation areas. They will be responsible for providing technical guidance to ensure that program implementation adheres to appropriate international technical standards and guidelines are technically sound.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Senior Health and nutrition Officer to achieve program objectives and targets effectively and efficiently.
- Collects and coordinates data needed by nutrition staff.
- Reviews and verifies information to ensure compliance and accuracy of source documents, policies, and procedures.
- Maintains records and data utilizing automated systems for tracking protocols, agreements, training materials, data sets and final reports.
- Prepares trainings and training materials for field site locations.
- Provide continuous field-based assistance to all mobile medical units and static facilities.
- Assist in collecting and compiling project data regularly including case studies, success stories and photographs of facilities.
- Provide regular updates on inventory of medical and non-medical items supported by the project.
- Help improve the quality of PHC services delivered at supported facilities and continuous monitoring.
- Any other tasks assigned.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree related to health or nutrition or a Related Field.
Experience
- At least 3 years of national work experience in the field of Health and nutrition programs, including emergency and humanitarian response.
- Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is highly preferred.
- Fluent in local language and excellent in Amharic and English.
Knowledge and skills
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English, fluent in host country language as appropriate.
- Basic knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with project design.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.
- Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
- Strong organizational and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.
- Effective communications in information shared by ensuring attention is paid to the specific components (i.e., formatting) of the communication, successful delivery and accountability for specific components (i.e., keeping timelines updated).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can send their applications and a copy of non returnable CV with the necessary documents to the following link below
