Health and Nutrition Manager

Summary:
The Health and Nutrition Manager will be responsible to guide all H&N work in South Sudan with the aim to further developing and implementing H&N strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The main purpose of the position is to facilitate health and nutrition activities in South Sudan 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.

Responsibilities:
• Manage supervision of all nutrition and health programming in all locations in South Sudan

•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, State 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 GOSS 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 JAMSS 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 JAMSS staff and community members.

• Work to strengthen the local church’s capacity for supporting health initiatives.

• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Requirements:
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, on the job training or combination of above:

• Bachelor’s degree in H&N or field related/relevant to international H&N work
• Proven technical knowledge and capacity to lead implementation of H&N activities, projects, programs
• 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.

Please submit the following materials electronically (Microsoft Word or PDF preferred):
(1) A cover letter clearly outlining the specific skills and knowledge you’d bring to the job and how they are a good fit with the responsibilities of this position.

(2) A resume detailing relevant experiences, work history and accomplishments.

Application materials should be submitted to: recruitment.sa@jamint.com In order to expedite the review, please type the name of the position as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered.

About the Organization

Joint Aid Management (JAM) is an African-founded humanitarian relief and development organization with over 25 years experience in relief and sustainable development in Africa. JAM’s programs focus on food security, nutritional interventions, assistance to orphans and vulnerable children, the provision of water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS education, skills development, and agricultural development projects. As JAM has evolved in its 25-year history of humanitarian relief program implementation, the organization has become increasingly committed to developing local commercial solutions to address poverty, hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition. JAM builds upon its strong humanitarian foundation by developing partnerships and networks with the private sector, governments, and other non-profit groups to seek opportunities to foster economic sustainability, access to markets, and commercial opportunities for Africans.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to the HR Department on the following email address:
recruitment.sa@jamint.com

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Should you not hear from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.