Afar-Yallo
Medical Teams International
JOB SUMMARY To ensure quality Nutrition care services for vulnerable refugee and host populations comunites in MTI operation in Ethiopia. This position will be responsible for ensuring adequate support of HC, HP and communities where the project is located.  JOB RESPONSIBITIESEssential Duties / Responsibilities:Provide technical and logistical support to the woreda health sector for effective implementation of nutrition interventions activitiesactivities.Analyzing and reporting nutrition situation and prevailing trends.Promote gender equity and equality through each level of nutrition activities.Plan with HEWs and other health workers working in TFP for effective, sustainable and efficient implementation of nutrition intervention. Provide Woreda level basic CMAM and IYCF trainings to HEWs/Other health professional.Provide technical support to MoH health staff on management of Sever Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and IYCF.Will provide technical support from screening to discharge (admission, treatment, follow up and referral) to provide care to under five years old malnourished children and uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition cases.Perform supportive supervision of CMAM and IYCF activities and ensure they are implemented as planned.Supervising admission of  patientsof patients to TFP. and SFPSupervising treatment and progress of patientsEnsuring adherence to and respect of current protocolsAssist HEWs on Health Development Armies’ (HDAs) training and ensure strengthened relationship between HDAs and HEWs Ensure the appropriate referral system between SCs, OTPs TSFPs  and IYCF.Ensure the cards, registration books and other necessary formats are filled and documented proper.Liaise with ministry of health institutions, DPPD and other government organization at Woreda and Kebele Level pertaining to CMAM activities.Supervision and support the CMAM activitiesEnsure the CMAM coverage reach above 50% for rural and above 70% for urban community and the other standard performance indicators are met appropriately   Ensure that the families of malnourished children receive appropriate education and participated in the nutrition programEnsure the nutrition items are provided to the health facilities and reach to the intended beneficiaries Collect weekly TFP and SFP data (admission and exit status) and report weekly and monthly with narrative reports to nutrition project coordinatorproject Team Lead; and ensure report reaches to MoH through its chain.Establishing linkage with community leaders and representativesParticipate on health and nutrition related assessments.Organize review meeting at each woreda to review the progress of health intervention at the woreda level.Perform another Other duties as requiredAdditional activitiesSupport other areas of the office as requested or needed to ensure efficiency and quality of work for allMaintain a clean and safe working environment.PHYSICAL CONDITIONS                                                                           This position requires occasional travel to health facilities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions. 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Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis. NOTE:  The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.Team: Program TeamsReports to (position): Team LeadWork Days & Hours: Monday-Saturday, 40-48 hours/week, occasional weekends, and public holidaysTravel: Regular travel to field officesIf Manager of Staff, Positions Supervised:(directly & indirectly) TBD # of Positions Supervised