International Medical Corps Senior IYCF officer Jobs in Ethiopia

International Medical Corps Senior IYCF officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 216807

Category: Health Care
Location: Harari
Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:

Job Description

(Essential functions, quality expected list of marginal duties and number of national/and or expat staff supervised).

Ensure observance & respect the dignity of beneficiaries, careers and members of the community at all times.

Management responsibilities depending on the need on ground, ranging from heading IYCF team/s to coaching, gap-filling, etc.

Conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of IYCF-ECD program, and identify areas of concern or problems. Submit workable solutions for any problems found.

Champion on knowledge management by setting up a proper filing system, sharing and application of lessons learned, and expanding use of success stories, and other forms of qualitative data.

Document all processes and outputs of capacity building, coordination and management of activities to ensure experiences and lessons are well documented for future reference.

Serve as a nutrition resource person in the field office.

Ensure smooth integration of program quality and accountability standards into daily works.

Support the recruitment for IYCF_ECD staff in the field level to ensure that IYCF-ECD perspectives are considered.

Set up a program to support appropriate IYCF-ECD within existing structures and services.

Ensure IYCF-E framework is mainstreamed with other sectors e.g. Health, Child Protection;

Provide training and/or capacity building to ICF_ECD team and to cluster partners to promote consistent good practice.

Advocate for and/or facilitate provision of the most appropriate complementary food for infants (6-24 months).

Advocate for and/or facilitate provision of appropriate nutritional support for pregnant and lactating women in the emergency-affected population.

Establish mechanism(s) to ensure appropriate support for targeted infants who cannot be breastfed due to different reasons.

Design and/or adapt materials for dissemination

on appropriate IYCF practices based on context appropriate key messages.

Provide input for proposal writing where necessary;

Prepare situation update reports on IYCF to be included in the situation reports.

Plan and monitor supply and logistics needs for BFCs.

Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports and analyses prevailing trends in the camps.

Lead the development of a referral mechanism and locally feasible communication strategies for referrals among IYCF, health and nutrition

Represent International Medical Corps at Zonal and woreda level sectoral coordination meetings.

Create appropriate links, working procedures and information sharing with FMOH and other IPs/OPs in the areas.

Conduct performance appraisals for the team with supervision.

Participate in KAP surveys, FGD and other assessments as needed.

Uphold the image and values of IMC at all times.

Report any new developments, problems and challenges encountered in a timely manner to Nutrition unit.

Support and strengthen GMP at HP level

Support and strengthen complimentary feeding demonstrations and BFC utilization

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Job Requirements

BSc in Nursing or Public Health (HO) with updated professional license

At least 5 years’ INGO experience, experience in IYCF will be an advantage

TOT training on IYCF or IYCF-E, MIYCN, AMYCN or related areas is a Mandatory Job Requirements

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter and CV through www.ethiojobs.net before OR on June 01,2019.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: IMC is equal opportunity employer and hence candidate from all background: religion, ethnic group, qualified women and people living with disabilities, etc are all encouraged to apply.

International Medical Corps Senior IYCF officer Jobs in Ethiopia