Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) Officer Job at Action Contre La Faim - 2015

General Assignment:
To lead the implementation of the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP), strengthen the linkage between therapeutic care in the TSFP, support and supervise the procurement site distributions and pre-mixing of supplementary food, ensure regular and timely report compilation and submission is done.

 Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ensure smooth and accurate running of TSFP

·         Ensure that protocols are strictly followed and implemented

·         Supervise the Registrar/Measurers, ensure that patients admitted, together with his/her caretaker are given information on the centre is organize/running, the reason for admission and the treatment protocol.

·         Ensure that the objectives of the TSFP activities are reached

·         Ensure the smooth-running of the centers (Health posts, FDCs) under any expected circumstances and in case of any staff’s missing

·         Making sure of proper forecasting and provision of the food (premix) and other supplies for each center in a timely manner

·         Ensure that reporting of food commodity flow is properly recorded and accurate

·         Ensure timely  preparation of the list of the new admission to be submitted to the program

·         Ensuring that all the relevant data are properly and accurately   recorded on registration books and nutrition cards

·         Coordinate the activities with closely with HEWs and ACF NUT staff.

·         Manage the products flow and premixing procedures within the team.

·         Ensure that all program materials are well maintained

2. Provide technical and organizational support TSFP

·         Provide continuous and practical training to ACF employed registrars/measurers and food mixers on nutrition

·         Collaborate with the existing health structures/OTPs to ensure the systematic screening of children who come for consultation and referral if needed.

·         Collaborate with the HEWs and ACF CMAM capacity building

3: Supervise the management of the supplementary food and equipment:

                     

·         Check that the order forms are in conformity and valid them ;

·         Check that the premix is prepared respecting the hygiene rules and protocols.

·         To ensure that SFP rations are distributed to the right beneficiary and as per the protocol.

·         Check that the premix is delivered on time ;

·         Check the coherence of the state of the stocks with the orders ;

·         Consolidate daily/weekly/ monthly consumption reports.

·         complete the stock report and check the balance

·         Take delivery of orders

4: Reporting to Nutrition Program Manager:

·         Elaborate weekly/monthly report for the and SFP activities.

·         Make distribution reports on a regular basis (weekly / monthly)

·         At the end of every month, collect the monthly statistics of the centre and compile them as monthly report

·         Consolidate weekly/ monthly consumption reports

·         Make sure reports are accurate and complete

·         Report problems encountered to the Nutrition Program Manager

5: Team work and collaboration with the other partners health structures and TSFP team

·         Work in strong collaboration with HEWs, HDAs, FDAs and  ACF NUT staff in terms of proper referral

·         Report problems encountered in the centre or within the team to the CMAM supervisor

·         Propose solution to solve any problem faced and report them to the Nutrition Program Manager

·         Supervising the team daily work. (Work performance/ working time)

·         Ensure good communication within the team

·         Participate actively on weekly NUT staff meetings

·         Follow absences, late coming and/ or leaves and report them to the Nutrition Program manager

·         Prepare weekly team’s work schedule and submit to the Nutrition Program manager

·         Ensure technical support to the team.

6: To guarantee the hygiene in the distribution area

·         To ensure proper Hand-washing before distributing the rations ;

·         To ensure hygiene in the warehouse, storage, pre-mixing areas and the material used for pre-mixing and distribution.

·         Make sure before leaving the SFP place that the wastes are properly collected.

·         Participate to the maintenance and the cleaning of the SFP site

 

 

 

Educational Qualifications and Skills Required:

Qualification/Level of studies: Diploma in health or nutrition with minimum two years working experience with NGOs out of which one year in CMAM program and Supplementary Feeding Program (SFP) more specifically.

 Required Skills: 

Experience in team management, nutrition program and community work.Know the admission and discharge criteria for malnourish children in the different place: TFC, OTP, and SFP.Experience in training of staff on CMAM program and theoretical as well as practical  knowledge on Supplementary food premixing proceduresGood relations with other peopleGood capacity to work in a team and flexibility.Good relations and ability to communicate with others.Knowledge of English and Sidamigna (Fluent).

Salary and Benefits: According to ACF salary scale and Social benefits policy 

Work Base: Aleta Wondo or Aroresa Woreda Sidama Zone

Availability: As Soon as Possible

Required No: 2

Project Duration:  6/Six/ months with possibility of extension 

 

If you are interested, please send your application composed of: none returnable CV, Covering Letter with “Application for Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) Officer” written in the subject line, and two references to the following addresses:

Action Contre la Faim – Addis Ababa – Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 2357,  (Nearby Dinberwa Hospital, Behind Mulmul Bakery): or Through www.ethiojobs.net ; or Directly In Person to ACF’s Sekota, Kabri Dahar, Gambella and Mega Offices;

NB: Only short listed applicants will be communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.

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