The position holder will be responsible for coordinating the ICCM,CMAM and IYCF activities in each woreda of Save the Children International implementation, Somali region. S/he will be responsible to provide technical support to HEWS and Woreda Helath Office in implementation of ICCM ,CMAM and IYCF activities which contributes to the reduction of under-five mortality.

• Manages the project unit's implementation of Therapeutic Feeding Program in agreement with the  National guideline of  management of SAM,
• Makes sure that TFP and ICCM program is implemented according to the National protocol i.e. application of the admission and discharge criteria closely monitors and strictly follows anthropometry measurement.
• Organizes all training materials and kits for each training
• Identifies all trainers and trainees with responsible health offices
• Organizes training venue and facilitates the training including clinical practice
•  Works closely with District Health Office to ensure training is conducted on time and with acceptable standards
• Liaisons with health offices on training schedule, sites and availing of all training kits
• Conducts follow up after training with HEW supervisors and District focal person
• Produces reports of training, supervision and best practices and submit to the project manager
• Participates in review meetings, quarter supervisions and program monitoring
• Ensures community mobilization and sensitization through Community Volunteers
• Conduct regular field visits to provide supportive supervision to all HPs and HEWs
• To provide timely activity and financial reports to project manager and/or to sub office finance unit
• Ensures the availability of job aids, reporting formats, therapeutic products and drugs for program implementation
• Supports and liaise with the health center staff and provide on the job training and capacity building where required,
• Creates and maintain relationship with local health and other authorities and link CMAM program with ICCM.
• Organizes monthly report of SC/OTP/Community mobilization and report on time to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator/Resilience Project Manager and provides updates when needed.
• Provides a daily/weekly/and monthly over view of drug items, RUTF, Therapeutic milk   ration stocks supplied to beneficiaries.
• Manages the stock levels of therapeutic products, drugs and all other materials and alert the Coordinator in a timely manner as more materials are required,
• Provide feedback and share lessons learned from activity and financial reports
• Upholds the image and values of SC at all

Monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance

• Monitoring and evaluating jointly of progress based on agreed indicators.
• Plan and facilitate regularly scheduled reviews of projects with partners and stakeholders
• Assist the Project M & E Coordinator in preparing programme/project status reports as well as documenting lessons learned in specific technical areas for wider dissemination/use.
• Document findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up action review completeness, accuracy and timely submission of reports

• Building strong partnership and working closely with Woreda and other non-governmental partners at lower level.
• To perform any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the  Project Manager , sub office
• Foster collaborative environment and team spirit among partners
• Closely work with partner organizations in the course of project planning activity and implementation

• Perform any other related tasks assigned by supervisor.

• At least 2-4 year experience in MNCH and Nutrition  programs with in-depth  and up-to-date knowledge in the technical areas,
• Diploma or BSC in nursing or health officer; with four year experience for diploma or two years for BSC Nurse/HO
• Effective in time management and setting priorities, providing technical assistance  and follow up
• Proven ability to write reports
• Proven ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to meet deadlines and in delivering quality work
• Ability to work in harsh circumstances and travel to field
• Experience to facilitate and organize trainings in child health at large scale
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Fluency in Somali language is advantageous
• Knowledge of statistical software –Epi info and SPSS.
• Commitment to Save the Children values

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl and to apply.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

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