Medair Somalia / Somaliland is seeking
qualified candidates to fill the following positions based in Caynabo, Sool
region, Somaliland, with frequent visits to field sites in Caynabo and Cel
Afweyene districts of Sool and Sanag regions respectively.

Duration of commitment: 9 months

1. Nutrition Project Manager

This position will report to the Project Coordinator (PC) Caynabo.

Overall responsibility





To
set-up, manage and supervise the nutrition programme in Sool and Sanaag


Detailed responsibilities include:


Develop
and manage comprehensive activity plans covering the time frame of the
projects.
Provide
leadership to the teams regarding project objectives (planning and
outreach)
Capacity
building of national staff on diagnosis and treatment of nutrition
patients following International CTC treatment guidelines
Give
input to IYCF, OTP/SFP and SC teams and medical advisor regarding current
nutritional health promotion information and tools and advise accordingly
Analysis
and follow up of monthly nutritional reports from the health posts/MCHs
and OTP/SC locations.
Writing
consolidated nutritional reports, for review by the Medical Advisor
Conduct
regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives
Coordinate
with external parties to ensure project supplies and equipment are
available in a timely fashion
Assess
general or emergency nutritional situation, facilitate nutritional surveys
when needed and make recommendations.
Ensure
that all Nutrition expenses are according to budget and meet all Medair
standards.


Qualifications and experience:


Diploma
or Degree in Nutrition; Master’s degree in international nutrition will be
an added advantage.
2
years working as a nutritionist in a humanitarian setting and 2 years’
management experience


2. Nutrition Officer

This position will report to the Nutrition Project Manager.

Overall responsibility

To assist in the set-up, management and supervision of the nutrition programme
in Sool and Sanaag

Detailed responsibilities include:


Capacity
building of national staff for the diagnosis and treatment of malnutrition
following Medair/UNICEF /MoH treatment guidelines
Compilation
and follow up of monthly nutrition reports from the health posts/ MCHs and
OTP/SFP/SC locations
Proper
management of drugs, medical materials, equipment and food for the
nutrition projects
Contribute
in planning and carrying out nutritional emergency responses
Give
input to the Nutrition Project Manager on new nutritional protocols and
keep up to date on new methods.
Contribute
to building the capacity of the stabilization centre while ensuring a good
referral system between SFP/OTP Sites and SC
Ensuring
that proper management of all nutrition data for the region
Ensure
good governance in all aspects of the nutrition project while ensuring
Beneficiary Accountability


Qualifications and experience:


Diploma
or degree in Nursing/Nutrition; a Masters degree in Nutrition Science will
be an added advantage
1
year working as a nutritionist (or as a nurse in a nutrition programme)
and 1 year’s management experience


3. Health Officer

This position will report to the Health Project Manager

Overall responsibility


To
assist in the set up, management, and supervision of the community based
health activities in Sool and Sanaag


Detailed responsibilities include:


Assist
in the development and management of comprehensive activity plans
Programme
implementation according to project budgets
Conduct
regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives
Accurate
and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donors and
coordination bodies
Oversee
clinical expertise of national health staff, CHW’s and health volunteers
on site.
Coordinate
with external partners to ensure project supplies and equipment is
available in a timely fashion
Appropriate
management of drugs, medical materials and equipment
Ensure
accurate records of all assets and stocks for the health project are
maintained
Provide
input to the integration of beneficiary participation into all aspects of
the project


Qualifications and experience:


Diploma
or degree in Nursing, Medical Doctor or Midwife (training in Tropical
Disease, Community Health or trauma will be an added advantage)
2
years clinical experience and 1 year’s management experience
Experience
in setting up and implementing primary health care


Applications are hereby invited from qualified
persons to fill the above positions.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your
letter of application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact.

Also include telephone and email contacts of two professional references
(friends and relatives will not be accepted as referees) and your current/ most
recent employer to:

Admin/HR Officer,
Medair Somalia/Somaliland - Medair East Africa Office,
George Padmore Road,
Nairobi, Kenya

or mail to Medair P.O. Box 76575, 00508 Nairobi.

Alternatively applications can be sent by email to: recruitment-som@medair.org

Applications should be sent in not later than Thursday 7 September, 2011.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.


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