Nutrition Program Manager – International Medical Corps (IMC) Vacancy Announcement

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About International Medical Corps

A preeminent First Responder, International Medical Corps provides emergency relief to those hit by disaster, and offers the skills needed to rebuild stronger. We train people – giving communities the tools and knowledge to be self-reliant and be their own best First Responders when disaster strikes again.

International Medical Corps focuses on the delivery of community-based primary health care. We emphasize training and education, and prioritize hiring local staff – in fact, 96% of our field-based staff and health professionals are recruited from the local community. This helps to ensure that skills and knowledge are passed on and remain long after our programs have ended. Through the integration of specialties like emergency medicine, women’s health, nutrition services, water and sanitation, and mental health into the primary health care setting, we ensure that those we serve receive holistic, comprehensive care. The value of International Medical Corps’ integrated approach to community health and well-being and our emphasis on capacity building through training are critical for the long-term growth of ‘conflict and natural disaster-affected communities’ and ‘fragile states’.

Background:

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, nonprofit, humanitarian aid organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering by providing emergency medical services, as well as healthcare training and development programs, to those in great need. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, we are a private group with no political or religious affiliation. Our mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that strengthen underserved communities worldwide. With the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergencies no matter where in the world they occur, we offer medical assistance and training to people at the highest risk, always working to strengthen local healthcare systems and promote self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY

JOB SUMMARY

The Nutrition Project Manager, will lead administrative tasks of planning, organizing, supervising, and implementation of a huge-sized nutrition program. The Nutrition Project Manager will mentor and supervise the Nutrition team to promote high quality nutrition implementation approaches. They will conduct various trainings on nutrition protocols, SMART surveys, and supportive supervision activities. They will perform assigned management duties closely working with other internal departments, to coordinate nutrition program activities.

This is a professional middle management position that works very closely with the Program Coordinator in Addis Ababa, with a focus on comprehensive implementation of nutrition project activities. The Nutrition Program Manager is a program team member who will fully participate in key decision making for the nutrition program. The role has a significant administrative focus on comprehensive planning and quality delivery of nutrition activities.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

Technical

• · Ensure quality and timely field level implementation of the Nutrition program (OTP and TSFP), against set objectives, targets, work plans.
• · Draft supervision guidelines to ensure quality delivery of Outpatient treatments for SAM and
• MAM in children under five years of age
• · Draft and review Malaria Consortium treatment protocols and ensuring that implementation is
• in accordance national guidelines
• · Conduct field assessments, identifying potential needs, designing, and implementing response plans.
• · Mentor and coach, the nutrition teams in treatment protocols, conducting supportive supervision, and provide refresher training on CMAM.
• · Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager on trainings and implementation for Nutrition Surveys (e.g., SMART, SQUEAC, KPC)
• · Support regular nutrition programme evaluations, rapid assessments identifying needs and making practical recommendations on to address them.
• · Enhance integration of nutrition activities with other key health programs and coordinate with the health communications officer on establishing strong BCC and outreach activities.
• · Facilitate the conducting of focus group discussions with relevant communities for feedback on programme activities.
• Project management
• · Lead the nutrition team and working with the Nutrition Programme Officer supervise nutrition program implementation.
• · Oversee nutrition job description reviews, recruitment, orientation, and performance reviews for the nutrition team.
• · Develop nutrition activity work plans based on the program annual work plan and implement activities in a timely manner.
• · Ensure that implementation of nutrition activities is well coordinated withal planned activities.
• · Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in compiling monthly nutrition reports quarterly analysis trends and how to improve quality of reporting.
• · Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to review nutrition reporting indicators and reporting tools.
• · Coordinate with the Logistics Manager to improve supply chain management and accountability for nutrition supplies.
• · In consultation with technical leads, contribute to development of nutrition project proposals and project budgets.
• · Provide role cover for the Programme Manager in their absence, or as requested by the Area Coordinator.
• Representation
• · Participate in relevant coordination meetings, collaborate and build strong relationships with other implementing partners in Central Equatoria State
• · Support local program supervision visits from donors, MoH or authorities or any other relevant parties as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.