Project Assistant - Health & Nutrition

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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Project Assistant – Health & Nutrition (2

The Role:

The purpose of the Project Assistant -Health & Nutrition is to oversee the implementation of health & nutrition project activities in the target health facilities and outreach sites as per world vision and international standards through close monitoring and support of the health facility staff and community members. The Project Assistant - Health & Nutrition is also responsible to ensure implementation of community based activities including selection, training and monitoring the activities of community nutrition workers. The project assistant will also be responsible for the compilation and submission of quality quantitative and qualitative report.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee quality implementation of project activities

• Have good understanding of the project activities, standards and outputs
• Ensure health centers and project implementation sites have all the required inputs to enable them implement quality program
• Conduct supportive supervision of fixed and mobile health and nutrition activities using supervision checklist at least once per month including on-the-job training on the findings of supervision
• Compile and submit quality supervision report with action points after each supervision report and follow up on the action points

Capacity building of MOH staff

• Conduct training needs assessment for health facility staff
• Participate in implementation of project staff training according to work plans
• Conduct training for MCH staffs, including community based staff
• Compile comprehensive training reports

Reporting and data management

• Ensure the availability of the required registration books, reporting formats, beneficiary cards and other recording and reporting tools in all Health centers and health posts
• Monitor the proper use of recording and reporting tools for all health & nutrition activities
• Conduct on-the-job training for the staff on using recording and reporting formats and compiling accurate report
• Ensure accurate HMIS data is collected and submitted on time

Outreach and community based activities

• Conduct regular meeting with community leaders and health committees to get feedback on the quality of the program and update them on the progress of activities
• Ensure community has adequate understanding of the program standards
• Ensure communities get accurate information on distribution plans
• Participate in selection, training and supervision of community volunteers especially Family health workers

Essential:

• At least Degree in Nutrition, Nursing, Public health or Development Studies.
• At least 2 years’ experience in implementation and supervision of health & nutrition project activities
• Professional technical skill desired: Excellent organizational, negotiation skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Working knowledge of computer with adequate knowledge in Microsoft office application

Working Environment:

The position is office-based in Somaliland, Hargeisa with regular travel to other field locations for donor and stakeholders’ consultations.

World Vision adheres to strict child and adult safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks which will include criminal background checks. They will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Academic certificates will be verified with the issuing institution. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only