Medical Vacancies at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International


Posted on: Thu 11-02-2016

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
 
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
 
Job Title: Nutrition & Health (N-H) Deputy Program Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
 
Job Description
Following the direction of the Nutrition Program Manager, the Deputy Program Manager (DPM) is responsible for running and supervising nutrition & health activities at all stages of the project management cycle.
He/she is also responsible for accomplishing the program objectives and outcomes within the contextual constraints in coordination and synergy with other DPMs.
The DPM ensures the Nutrition & Health team completes the defined activities while adhering to internal standards and contractual obligations.
The N-H DPM also has responsibilities regarding the capacity building of staff; humanitarian needs identification through needs assessments, monitoring of the evolving situation; context analysis to contribute to the development of future programs and internal coordination.
 
Specific Objectives
Contribute to the definition and the implementation of ACF policies, positioning and strategies in the mission
Contribute to the identification, definition, formulation of N-H projects and/or components of projects led by other sectors.
Leads projects implementation, monitoring and reporting for N-H.
To support in local ACF representation and coordination with other stakeholders within the intervention area
Contribute to evaluation (internal and external) of project’s effect/impact.
Contribute pro-actively to HR management (including staff career plan development)
Contribute to the mission’s capitalization and to ACF communication
 
Qualifications
Degree in Medicine or Public Health Degree or equivalent in a field related to Nutrition & Health and or training/courses specific to Nutrition and Health in emergency contexts + minimum 3 years of work experiences.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context
Experience with Social Behavior Change Programming
 
Essential Skills and Experience
Fluent English, Hausa and Kanouri
Ability to analyze and synthesize information
Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible, culturally sensitive
Human resource management experience, leadership and motivation/training skills
Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management
Must be disciplined, able to work autonomously and self-learner;
Strong capacity to represent ACF and sustain relations with state and local stakeholders.
Interpersonal skills (team management, communication, reporting, autonomy, pedagogy, planning and organizational skills.
Experience in working with CMAM and IYCF programming.
 
Job Title: Nutrition Officer
 
Position Overview
The Nutrition and Health Officer will play a key role in implementing the program, focusing on the delivery of nutrition communication interventions.
 
Specific Objectives
To assist in the development and implementation of an appropriate nutrition focused BCC and IYCF methodology
Collaborate with health centers and other nutrition focused stakeholders in order to successfully carry out program activities.
Represent ACF externally in relevant local and state level forums and technical working groups
 
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field.
Higher level Degree preferred.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming.
Previous experience managing cash based interventions (i.e. cash for work, cash transfers or cash vouchers)
Previous experience with ACF
 
Essential Skills and Experience
Professional, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and culturally sensitive
Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills
Proven ability to translate evaluated results into learning strategies.
Experience in monitoring and evaluating donor (i.e. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA) funded activities
Skills on statistical and other software (MS Excel, SPSS, SPHINX, STATA, EPI Info, ENA for SMART, GIS, etc.)
Fluency in Hausa and English
Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
Experience in humanitarian PQA or M & E.
Experience in designing and leading internal and external evaluation.
Experience designing and leading capacity building and training for national teams.
Familiarity with nutrition, healthcare and systems.
Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy
 
Application Closing Date 
16th February 2016
 
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected]
Or
Apply in person to the following addresses:
Abuja Office
House No. 3,69 Crescent, 6th Avenue,
Gwarinpa,
Abuja,
FCT.
Or
Jigawa Office
079, Unguwar Kasarau Yamma
Dutse,
Jigawa State.
Or
Yobe Office
No. 195/196,
Don Etebet Housing Estate,
Damaturu,
Yobe State.
Or
Borno Office
96 West North,
Damboa Road GRA,
Behind Indimi House,
Damboa Road,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.
 
Note
To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title in the email subject line, or on the application envelope.
Applications received without these specifications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, no phone calls or follow-ups will be entertained.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Qualified women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.