- Manages the project unit’s implementation of the nutrition program in agreement with the overall IYCF Program activities according to SCI and national standards.
- Makes sure that the IYCF program is implemented according to the National protocol i.e. application of the admission and discharge criteria, closely monitors and strictly follows anthropometry measurement
- Facilitates the training under the project regarding IYCF
- Supports and liaises with the health center staff and provides on-the-job training and capacity building.
- Select and establish counselors from the health facilities and the community.
- Establishment and strengthening of MTM support groups, training them, and close follow-up for supporting IYCF_E promotion activities.
- Strengthening BFC at targeted health facilities
- Asses and diagnose difficulties of feeding for all PLWs coming for other services, for screening, and at the community.
- Provide day-to-day one-to-one and group counseling for PLW regarding IYCF practices.
- Makes sure that the health staff have adequate training on providing proper IYCF counseling
- Conduct formative assessment for key behaviors and skills for IYCF and develop culturally appropriate and effective IEC materials and adapt it to the day-to-day counseling.
- Ensures the availability of job aids, reporting formats, and all other supplies for IYCF.
- Creates and maintain relationships with local health and other authorities and try to link the IYCF program with the existing health structure smoothly,
- Makes sure that health professionals from the health facilities participate on the daily routine work for sustainability and smooth phase-out strategy,
- Provides technical support and training where required to all team members, and outreach team including health extension workers and community volunteers,
- Works and liaise with any local health workers to integrate the IYCF program from the start,
- Organizes monthly report of community mobilization, IYCF, and report on time to the Sr. CMAM Officer, and provides updates when needed.
- Reports any problems in a timely manner to the Woreda Health and Nutrition Lead,
- Upholds the image and values of SC at all times,
- Performs other related tasks as required and tasks assigned by the organization
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modeling Save the Children values
- Holds the team and SCI Filed Offices accountable to deliver on their responsibilities –giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for his/herself, takes responsibility for his or her own development, and encourages others to do the same
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
- Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members, and external partners, and supporters
- Values diversity, and sees it as a source of competitive strength
- Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
- Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
BSC Nurse/Mid-wife or Public Health and above
Minimum two years working experience directly related to emergency health & nutrition related fields Knowledge, training, and experience in IYCF and community mobilization/BCC
Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers, and development of training materials.
Proficiency in spoken and written English and Local language.
Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Persnal Competencies:
Eagerness to do the work
Dedication to objectives
Punctuality
Integrity
Ability to work in a team setting, friendliness, and resourcefulness (Teamwork)
Respectful of oneself and others
Quality conscious and ready to learn new ways of doing things
