Nutrition Officer job in Kenyah

Medair Somalia / Somaliland is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions based in Caynabo, Sool region, Somaliland, with frequent visits to field sites in Caynabo and Cel Afweyene districts of Sool and Sanag regions respectively.

Duration of commitment: 9 months

2011-09-07

Nutrition Officer

This position will report to the Nutrition Project Manager.

Overall responsibility

To assist in the set-up, management and supervision of the nutrition programme in Sool and Sanaag

Detailed responsibilities include:

    * Capacity building of national staff for the diagnosis and treatment of malnutrition following Medair/UNICEF /MoH treatment guidelines
* Compilation and follow up of monthly nutrition reports from the health posts/ MCHs and OTP/SFP/SC locations
* Proper management of drugs, medical materials, equipment and food for the nutrition projects
* Contribute in planning and carrying out nutritional emergency responses
* Give input to the Nutrition Project Manager on new nutritional protocols and keep up to date on new methods.
* Contribute to building the capacity of the stabilization centre while ensuring a good referral system between SFP/OTP Sites and SC
* Ensuring that proper management of all nutrition data for the region
* Ensure good governance in all aspects of the nutrition project while ensuring Beneficiary Accountability

Qualifications and experience:

    * Diploma or degree in Nursing/Nutrition; a Masters degree in Nutrition Science will be an added advantage
* 1 year working as a nutritionist (or as a nurse in a nutrition programme) and 1 year’s management experience

Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the above positions.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your letter of application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact.

Also include telephone and email contacts of two professional references (friends and relatives will not be accepted as referees) and your current/ most recent employer to:

Admin/HR Officer,
Medair Somalia/Somaliland - Medair East Africa Office,
George Padmore Road,
Nairobi, Kenya

or mail to Medair P.O. Box 76575, 00508 Nairobi.

Alternatively applications can be sent by email to: recruitment-som@medair.org

Applications should be sent in not later than Thursday 7 September, 2011.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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