Project Officer Health -Nutrition at IsraAID

 About IsraAID

IsraAID, founded in 2001, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to providing life-saving disaster relief and long term support. For over a decade, our teams of professional medics, search & rescue squads, post-trauma experts and community mobilizers, have been first on the front lines of nearly every major humanitarian response in the 21st century. Our mission is to efficiently support and meet the changing needs of populations as they strive to move from crisis to reconstruction/rehabilitation, and eventually, to sustainable living. Core Values Professionalism One of our trademarks is our ability to draw from ever expanding networks of highly experienced professionals. From world leading therapists to top agronomists, we offer innovative solutions and day -to-day sustainability through our team of seasoned and dedicated aid workers. Innovation & Dynamism Every crisis is different, and so are the people it affects. After more than a decade operating in some of the most challenging and unstable environments around the globe, we have been able to create an efficient framework of support for both long term and short term needs. Partnership & Sustainability It is our belief that the local population must be involved at every stage of a project - from planning to implementation, all the way to the final monitoring and evaluation. For this reason, we have built strong connections with all significant parties operating in each region such as government, international and national organizations, and the local communities themselves.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) programs in Turkana West Sub-County, nutrition surveillance and assessment including Mass Screening, and Promotion of Maternal infant, and young child nutrition(MIYCN). The incumbent will report and work under the guidance of the Program Manager WASH.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Implementation of the nutrition response at IsraAID Kenya area of operations while ensuring adherence to the stipulated protocols.

Implement a comprehensive Maternal Infant and Young Child nutrition Program with strong BFHI and BFCI approaches.

Promote the implementation of breastfeeding program.

Support capacity building and OJT for Community Outreach Workers through the identification of capacity gaps and supporting training.

Support the systematic implementation of Behaviour Change Communication of health and nutrition best practices to the community.

Prepare and deliver culture-sensitive awareness and educational nutritional messages to the community

Offer nutrition support through counselling individuals with medical complications including comprehensive care clinic clients.

Conduct regular Mass screening for children under five in collaboration with Community Health Volunteers/Community Outreach Workers.

Recognize, diagnose, and care for individuals suffering from malnutrition.

Effectively and comprehensively implement appropriate referral pathways for malnutrition cases.

Monitor the progress of patients who have been referred to nutrition management programs/ feeding programs.

Develop, implement, and revise nutritional guidelines tailored for specific needs with a bias for cultural sensitivity.

Compile and submit donor and IsraAID Nutrition program reports on a weekly, biweekly, and monthly basis of all implemented activities.

Liaise with the Procurement Department in logistical program supplies, procurement, and monitoring of supply control.

Monitor and review nutrition supplies and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport, and utilization at the site level.

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from a recognized institution.

Must be registered with KNDI (Kenya Nutritionist & Dieticians Institute)

Minimum 3 years experience within an INGO/NGO in implementing community nutrition programs.

Experience in Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches

Experience in nutrition survey and assessment

SKILLS:

Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically.

Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills.

Confident, flexible and positive personality

Strong planning and implementation capacity.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND DEMANDS:

Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)

Level of Contact with Children:

High contact: Frequent interaction with Children

LANGUAGES

Essential: English and Kiswahili

COMPLIANCE & ETHICS

As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conduct work with the highest level of integrity. Communicate these values to staff and to partners and require them to adhere to these values

Understanding of and commitment to the principles of non-discrimination, local ownership, sustainability, inclusiveness, local partnership, do-no-harm, and apolitical approach; codes of conduct against sexual exploitation and abuse; and against child exploitation and modern slavery.

Commitment to abide by IsraAid’s and UN’s codes of conducts and principles

Commitment to humanitarian principles

Method of Application

If your qualifications and experience match the requirements of the position:

Submit only one document containing a Cover letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae to hrkenya@israaid.org by 10th November 2023. The Application Document to be saved using your First Name and your Last Name. In addition, indicate the position’s name on the subject line.