Application Deadline\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>19th January, 2018.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Job Title:\u00a0Nutrition Manager
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Yobe<\/p>\nScope of Work<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The Nutrition Manager is the focal point for IRC\u2019s primary Nutrition care services in the entire Yobe state; s\/he reports to the Nutrition Coordinator and works closely with the Health Manager for day to day administrative issues.<\/li>\n
- The Nutrition Manager ensures the implementation of a quality Nutrition program, in accordance with national and international standards.<\/li>\n
- The Nutrition Manager will identify gaps in Nutrition services and take the necessary steps to address those gaps.<\/li>\n
- S\/he provides technical oversight\/ assistance in planning, implementing and monitoring of high impact interventions and provides support in system strengthening and promotion of childhood nutrition, with special focus to the most vulnerable and unreached population groups.<\/li>\n
- In addition, provide co-ordinate support and technical assistance to Health Department and management of on-going programmes statewide and establishing nutrition surveillance systems.<\/li>\n
- He\/She will directly supervise All nutrition activities in the state which will comprise of CMAM which include outreach activities,24 hour stabilization centres and Robust Infant Feeding program and will directly supervises Nutrition Manager\u2019s working in Yobe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/strong>
\nProgram Management & Development:<\/p>\n\n- Participate in the development of nutrition sector budgets and following up on their effective implementation.<\/li>\n
- Develop nutrition sector work plans for all the IRC nutrition grants. Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in Borno in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines.<\/li>\n
- Conduct nutritional surveillance in the programme sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs)based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.<\/li>\n
- Work with the field based nutrition staff and community health Volunteers to establish, implement and monitor community based management of acute malnutrition activities, coupled with patient follow up, referrals and education for their better management at community level.<\/li>\n
- Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans for community Health Volunteers(CHV\u2019s).<\/li>\n
- Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.<\/li>\n
- Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in various health facilities.<\/li>\n
- Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program\/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly.<\/li>\n
- Participate actively in execution of operational research and Documentation of Best Nutrition practices in various health facilities\/Outreach sites if need be.<\/li>\n
- Participate actively in planned programme Rapid Nutrition assessment, nutrition surveys and KAP Assessments.<\/li>\n
- Monitoring and supervising both IRC and MOH staff seconded to IRC to ensure work is performed efficiently.<\/li>\n
- Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner.<\/li>\n
- Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget.<\/li>\n
- Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions.<\/li>\n
- Participate in recruitment of nutrition staff as appropriate.<\/li>\n
- Participate in the development of proposals, budgets and concept notes in coordination with the Nutrition Coordinator, DDP, Grants team, and HQ Technical Unit<\/li>\n
- Monitor the purchase and use of materials, equipment and supplies<\/li>\n
- Monitor and evaluate appropriate implementation of projects against program objectives and IRC\u2019s Program Framework<\/li>\n
- Identify opportunities for program development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Staff Management:<\/p>\n