JOB TITLE & POSITION
Nutrition Officer
LOCATION
Marsabit County
REPORTING TO
Nutrition Programme Manager (NPM)
OVERALL PURPOSE
To improve the nutritional status of the population of Marsabit County through the provision of emergency nutrition services (CMAM)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Medair will support MoH health facilities to implement outreach emergency nutrition services for outpatient therapeutic feeding and supplementary feeding for children < 5yrs and pregnant lactating women. Outreach services will be provided to remote, drought affected communities in Marsabit County
FUNCTIONAL LINKS
Internal:
NPM, Project Support and Logistics team; GSO Health and Nutrition Advisor, WASH PM
External:
Liaise with local partners; local authorities, community leaders, members of County Health and Nutrition Departments, health facility and outreach staff, CNVs
RESPONSIBILITES
ACTIVITIES
Medical / Technical:
Staff Management:
Quality Management:
External Representation
Logistics:
The candidate should Uphold Medair values at all times and contribute to the wellbeing of the team.
QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition, Nursing or Public Health
Work experience
2 years work experience in Nutrition sector and 1 year experience working in a similar position and job location.
Languages
IT
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and use of email
SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Team building
Adaptability
Technical expertise
Management & Leadership
WORK CONDITIONS
This position is based in Marsabit, with frequent travel to project sites in sub counties. The Nutrition Officer will need to have his/her own accommodation in Marsabit.
JOB COMMITMENT
Starting date: 1st December 2022
Duration of commitment: 9 months, until August 2023
Interested candidates to send cover letter, and resume to recruitment-ni@medair.org not later than 9th November 2022.
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