Role & Responsibilities
The Health & Nutrition Advisor works as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care, the Health and Nutrition Advisor has a vital role to play in improving the overall health and nutrition situation of the target population. This involves providing technical advice and support to the field management and the health and nutrition staff, as well as developing, leading, monitoring and evaluating the health and nutrition aspects of the country programme. Important parts of the role include: Coordinate and network at a senior level with national and regional health authorities and other NGOs; lead on all health and nutrition elements of proposals and reports, providing capacity building for national and international staff; promote best practice in the health programmes and contribute to the overall management of the country programme.
Project Overview
Medair’s emergency response team was deployed in Sudan in February 2020 with the objectives of re-applying for country registration and to re-establish relationship with government authorities, donor agencies, UN partners, and INGOs. Medair has a large shelter project working with Ethiopian refugees in Gedaref State and delivering COVID-19 vaccinations and community mobilisation programming in Khartoum, and is planning to extend into Blue Nile State with a Health and Nutrition programme in the coming months. The team has also been assessing gaps and priorities on further expansion into other states.
Workplace & Conditions
Medair field-based position in Khartoum, Sudan.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
July 2022. Full time, from 1 to 6 months minimum.
Key Activity Areas
Health and Nutrition Project Technical Oversight
Representation
Staff Management
Financial Management
Quality Management
Staff Health
Team Spiritual Life
This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
All new deploying international staff to Medair’s country programmes (and other roles which require field travel) should be fully vaccinated with a WHO-approved COVID vaccine, supported with a COVID vaccination certificate as evidence.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
a) Medair organizational values
b) Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
c) Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair Page.
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.
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