senior technical officer – Nutrition STRiDES Project
overall responsibilities
a) The Senior Technical Officer’s overall responsibility is to provide technical direction to STRIDES nutrition activities at district, facility and community levels.
b) The Officer will closely liaise with the Senior Technical Advisor, DHMTs, coordinate nutrition resource persons, health unit in-charges as well as other implementing partners to coordinate nutrition activities in the both the Central and Eastern region districts.
c) Ensure proper documentation and reporting of relevant nutrition data at all service points in collaboration with M&E Manager
d) Work with the district nutrition focal persons, sub-county TOTs and health facility in-charges of the priority health facility staff to forecast monthly RUTF requirements and ensure timely orders and delivery of the food items.
e) Ensure engagement of VHT’s in rapid PD/H activities in close collaboration with the Operations Manager.
Qualifications:
1) Degree in public health with field related to nutrition or in nutrition with public health bias,
2) At least three years of demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful nutrition programs, managing malnutrition in infants/ children, and promoting behavioral change for prevention of malnutrition,
3) Experience working with or open to work with the private sector,
4) Experience working at the community level preferred,
5) Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate with a variety of collaborators, including DHMTs, NGOs and community-based organizations,
6) Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to government and non-government health workers,
7) Strong organizational skills,
8) Strong report writing and computer skills.
How to Apply
All applications should be addressed to: Human Resources Partner - MSH Plot 15, Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi IP o. Box 71419, Kampala Email: HRUG@msh.org Deadline for submission: November 15, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, but can only acknowledge shortlisted candidates. Please note that any form of canvassing by candidates will lead to immediate disqualification.
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