OTP/SC Nurse ; For Amhara region (South Gondor ,North Wolo zones) and Oromia Region,East Hararghe zones (Fedis, Midega Tola, Gursum, Chinaksen, Meyu Muluke and Kumbi)

Job Description

• Provide technical and logistical support to the woreda health sector for effective implementation of nutrition interventions and OTP/SC activities


• 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 OTP/SC for effective, sustainable and efficient implementation of nutrition interventions


• Provide Woreda level basic CMAM trainings and on the job training to HEWs/Other health professionals


• Provide technical support to MoH health staff on management of Sever Acute Malnutrition (SAM)

·         Will provide technical support in the OTP 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 OTP/SC activities and ensure they are implemented as planned


• Supervising admission of  patients to TFP


• Supervising treatment and progress of patients


• Ensuring adherence to and respect of current protocols


• Assist HEWs on Health Development Armies’ (HDAs) training and ensure strengthened relationship between HDAs and HEWs


• Ensure the appropriate referral system between OTPs, SCs and TSFPs

·         Ensure the cards, registration books and other necessary formats are filled and documented properly

• Liaise with ministry of health institutions, DPPD and other government organization at Woreda and Kebele level pertaining to CMAM activities


• Will supervise and support the CMAM activities at OTP/SC level


• Ensure 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 program


• Ensure the nutrition items are provided to the health facilities and reach to the intended beneficiaries


• Collect weekly OTP and SC data (admission and exit status) and report weekly and monthly with narrative reports to CMAM supervisor; and ensure report reaches to MoH through its chain


• Establishing linkage with community leaders and representatives


• Participate on health and nutrition related assessments


• Other duties as assigned

• Degree in nutrition or nursing or public health with 3 years of experience or diploma in nutrition or nursing or public health with 5 years of experience-  Renewed MoH professional licence is important


• Fluent in written and spoken English language


• Knowledge of Amharic language for Amhara region and Oromifa for Oromia region


• Good computer skills (Word, Excel)

Closing date: Nov 24, 2015

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How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit only 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…

Email: ethiopiaHR@InternationalMedicalCorps.org

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1. Please mention the position and location that you are applying for in the subject line. 

2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Job Categories: Health Care Jobs. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 30 days.

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