Health and Nutrition Manager
Job Type: Full-Time/Ongoing
Location: El Geneina, West Darfur
Reports to: Program Manager
JOB SUMMARY (Overall Purpose) Facilitate health and nutrition activities in Sudan (West Darfur) through management of community based treatment of malnutrition, as well as curative and preventive and health programming. To provide direction to the program with the aim of developing local capacity to sustain health programs in the long term.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Manage supervision of all nutrition and health programming in all locations in Sudan (West Darfur). •Supervise the safe and efficient management of nutrition and health supplies and equipment. •Support the implementation of timely and accurate data collection systems, monitor data for accuracy, and respond appropriately with programmatic changes as needed to meet targets. •Assess staff training needs and make appropriate referrals for training. Where required, organize, facilitate and/or provide training of nutrition and health personnel. •Play an active role in investigating upcoming RFAs and the development of proposals, budget and project review processes. •Coordinate nutrition and health activities with Ministries of Health, UN agencies, other implementing partners and funding agencies. •Coordinate nutrition and health program development with local counterparts (SMOH, County Health Department and local leadership) with a focus on using a community development approach at all stages of program planning and implementation. •Ensure compliance with WHO and GOS MOH guidelines and policies in each program component. •Maintain clear communication with all staff on at least a weekly basis. •Promote the development of a sustainable health program by offering creative ideas and new approaches to solving problems in the health program. •Coordinate with other World Relief programs in each field with full support for an integrated approach to community development. •Reflect an example of true Christian character and mission in all interactions with WR staff and community members. •Work to strengthen the local church’s capacity for supporting health initiatives. •Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: •Good understanding of links between emergency and development programs, familiar with project cycle management. •Experience in donor reporting e.g. USAID, EU, CIDA, UN Agencies preferred. •Experience in hardship postings/complex emergencies, with proven leadership experience; Able to work in a fluid and insecure area; Maturity and ability to adjust to harsh living conditions. •Strong planning and organizational skills; Experience in good project planning and design. •Ability to manage budgets, understand financial accountability procedures, logistics, and commodity tracking. •Conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Interpersonal and Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience. •Computer and IT expertise highly preferred. •Ability to work with minimum supervision and to deal with problems and issues both promptly and efficiently. •Ability and willingness to travel to rural locations and live in sometimes basic conditions.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
HOW TO APPLY:
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