Health Officer-Stabilization Center (SC)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK: (Essential functions, quality/quantity expected list of marginal duties and number of national/and or expat staff supervised)

 

• Manage the technical aspects of the SC programme including staff  management


• Co-ordinate the activity of SC nurses and conduct performance appraisal of each SC nurses every three months.


• Effectively following the SC protocols for the medical care of the SAM cases with complications.


• Work closely with SC staff to ensure that all SC protocols are understood and agreed and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP.


• Assess the training needs of the SC team and conduct/request for training as appropriate


• Report directly to the Senior Nutrition Officer to ensure that all problems are conveyed in a timely manner.


• Ensure that the SC teams have all the required therapeutic food and equipment.


• Respond to inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever necessary at the SC.


• Ensure the accurate records of the related to the programme.


• Respect the dignity of beneficiaries, careers and members of the community at all times.


• Monitor the effectiveness of the SC and report weekly/monthly activities.


• Ensure collaboration with other CMAM components in sharing information and ideas.


• Provide technical support and training where required to all team members.


• Generate ideas to strengthen the development of the nutrition unit.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

·         Ability to cope with stress; hardship; patience and flexibility.

·         Ability to effectively work with government, community leaders, international/national organizations, donors, partners and other International Medical Corps relationships.

·         Strong communication skills, with excellent written and spoken English.  Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office, Email and other computer applications

·         Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with colleagues in course of work.

·         Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

·         Strong organizational skills.

·         Ability and willingness to travel and work in areas where the project is implemented

·         Demonstrated experience and skills in ensuring community participation and gender issues in humanitarian programming

·         Prepare detailed implementation plan and share with all woreda base staffs

·         Ensure implementation of all health planned activities upon expected quality and schedule at all levels.

·         Follow up of project implementation through organizing regular update

·         Represent IMC in any meeting organized at project site when needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: (Training/education/experience/physical demands required; provide 6-8 requirements)

 

• Degree in Public Health


• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• At least 2-5  years’ experience of managing a CMAM programme or working in a supervisory role related to CMAM activities


• Experience with training of staff in CMAM


• Ability to read and interpret nutrition reports


• Flexible with ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations


• Good communication skills


• Fluency in English, Amharic and preferably local language of the area

·          Experience in Gambella area is a plus.

Closing date: Jul 07, 2016

IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their updated CV and cover letter explaining their qualification and experience related to the JD prior to the application deadline of this vacancy announcement to the following address(s).