Maternal, New-born, Child Health and Nutrition Specialist at World Vision
- Company: World Vision
- Location: Tanzania
- State: Tanga Jobs
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Healthcare/Medical Jobs in Tanzania
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION
| To Provide technical leadership and coordination of Health and Nutrition interventions in Eastern cluster to ensure realization of our strategy and promise |
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
| % Time | Major Activities | End Results Expected |
| 30% | Technical leadership
Ensure work plan for all AP within the cluster are reflected in national strategy for health and nutrition Develop systems and processes to support area programs to have common health and nutrition approaches Prepare work plans for Health and Nutrition interventions for every AP within the Cluster Ensure projects within the cluster and work plan from area program are aligned with WVT and regional strategy, and H&N TA Work closely with health and nutrition team leader to Develop and/or contextualize models, methodologies and tools for health and nutrition program implementation Provide leadership, support and technical guidance to area program and project in implementation of health and nutrition intervention/activity Conduct field visits to ensure area programs and project/s staffs are adequately informed, trained and provided with necessary health and nutrition work tools |
All work plan and implementation are aligned with H&N strategy |
| 20% | Capacity Development
Work with cluster manager to conduct Assessment of H&N staff capacities/ competencies Communicate capacity building needs and develop H&N staff capacity building plans with health and nutrition team leader Facilitate capacity building of staff on health and nutrition technical modules, public health topics, through trainings, workshops, technical backstopping. Assist in capacity building of local government, CBOs,CPGs, Church/FBOs, CCCs and other community groups |
Cluster has a capacity building plan and have technically skilled staff who are equipped to perform their jobs |
| 15% | Learning and Evidence Base Development, Dissemination and Knowledge Management
Collect, document and disseminate field best practices, case studies and success stories. Develop conference abstracts and/or publications based on learnings and best practice . |
There is documentation of proven practice and learnings which can be scaled up in programs
Implementation of evidence based learnings translates into improved programming impact on health and nutrition initiatives |
| 15% | Quality Assurance
Review technically all monthly and quarterly reports from APs before submission to NO for consolidation High quality monitoring, supervision and evaluation of health intervention/activities to ensure quality implementation Provide supportive supervision to field staff for health and nutrition activities implementation Work closely with cluster DME in designing, redesigning and elaborating log frames for H&N programming Ensure standardization of H&N indicators and project models across areas program and project within the cluster Links with national HMIS (health management information systems) |
APs and Grants implementation meet technical H&N requirements.
H&N program implementation meets standards |
| 10% | Networking, Partnering, and External Representation
Ensure WVT is prominent actor at regional/ District health management teams Represent WVT at external workshops, technical forums, etc, engaging with region and district and other health and nutrition partners |
Strengthen partnership with health and nutrition partners within the cluster |
| 10% | Disaster Preparedness/HEA
Maintain situational awareness of actual and potential hazards before, during and after a disaster or public health emergency Understand the early warning and response mechanisms at regional/national level and local government engagement Collaborate cross-sectorally in emergency preparedness and disaster response. Provide technical input into emergency response work, if necessary Guide community hazard vulnerability analysis in area of health and nutrition Solve problems under emergency conditions |
Cluster is adequately prepared for potential public health emergencies |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:
| List academic requirements (if applicable), technical skills, or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position. |
| Degree in Human Nutrition, Social sciences, Medical Doctor and Other Heath related sciences. Master’s in Public Health is added advantage with at least |
| List additional work experience required as a minimum qualification for this position. |
| 5 years practical experience in health and nutrition programming with a reputable organization
A deep knowledge of the health and nutrition issues that affect the country, with significant H&N experience in the country Knowledge and skills in health data management/monitoring & evaluation |
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
If applicable, include language requirement(s) as a minimum qualification for this position.
| Good communication skills
Fluent in English and Kiswahili Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, demonstrated leadership and good management ability |
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
| List academic requirements, technical skills or other knowledge preferred for this position. |
| Basic Computer skills (Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point) |
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Work Environment
| Include travel & work environment details. |
Complete Travel and/or Work Environment statements if applicable.
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Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click HereClosing Date : 28th January, 2021.
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