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: Sector Manager - Nutrition & Health

 

Location: Monguno, Borno

Job type: Full Time

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Direct Line Manager: Senior Project Manager

Tasks and Responsibilities

Objective 1 - Establish and supervise activities in the framework of nutritional projects:

Management of the project cycle for nutrition and health Component.

Meeting the objectives of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER in the centres dealing with malnutrition, PHC.

The technical quality of the programme within area of responsibility.

Share analysis of the needs in the area with Senior ERR PM, the Field Coordinator and the Head of Nutrition and Health Department

 

Objective 2 - Organise staff development programmes for the ACTION AGAINST HUNGER teams:

Evaluation of the technical skill level of the ACTION AGAINST HUNGER teams

Identification of training needs, Propose training plan to HoD Nutrition and Health

 

Arrange joint training sessions for centre staff covering:

Protocols and  the medical and nutritional service offered, the logistical organisation and material aspects of the programme, documentation and information management at different level monitoring and reporting indicators; evaluation of the needs revealed by  enquiries undertaken (nutritional surveys, rapid assessment, screening) integrating nutrition into the basic health care package

Deal with complications (tuberculosis, HIV, malaria.....)

Objective 3 - Provide management support and leadership to nutrition and health teams in managing the project cycle:

In close collaboration with Senior PM and HOD, the sector manager is solely responsible for planning, implementation, technical monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and health components of the programme.

 

The management of his/her teams:

Resolve problems arising in the teams with the support of team supervisors and, when necessary, in consultation with the HR Manager in the base

Assist with the team members' routine questions (on technical matters relating to malnutrition)

Establish a programme of staff assessment interviews and organise follow up in collaboration with Human Resources.

 

Project Planning and Implementation:

Work with project team to develop overall detailed project implementation plan for nutrition and health component in line with predefined project implementation work plan.

Work with the nutrition and health team to define and clarify shared roles and responsibilities in the detailed work plan; review periodically and share with ERR PM.

Lead the process of developing global training plan in reference to the project framework

 

Logistic, HR and Finance:

Develop budget forecast in reference to the detailed nutrition and health implementation work plan

Develop monthly budget forecast and quarterly budget forecast with support from ERR PM and Deputy Managers.

Share training plans with Admin/Logistics in advance for necessary support.

Liaise with logistic, HR and Finance to ensure proper orientation for nutrition and health teams on organization procedures.

 

Supply Chain Management:

Raise procurement requests to initiate procurement process following ACTION AGAINST HUNGER logistic policy.

Raise supply request order well in advance to ensure that program team have necessary supplies for smooth implementation.

Follow up and analyse drugs consumptions per site/health centre in relation to protocols in force, populate the weekly tally sheet and ensure compliance with all pharmacy SOPs.

Ensure that nutrition and health teams are preparing and submitting monthly consumption report; pharmacy report.

Maintain a global overview of medical stocks at the base.

Ensure appropriate delivery note/In kind donation report in close collaboration with Logistic teams.

 

Reporting:

Identify reporting indicators relevant to the programme and propose to HoD Nutrition and Health

Check statistical data collected by teams from the treatment centres

Compile a regular summary of indicators for his/her programme (APR etc.), produce an analysis and prepare necessary reports for the Field Coordinator, Head of Nutrition and Health Department  and partners

Archive all final training database, health facility matrix, community mobilization database, nutrition evolution database, health evolution database on a monthly basis.

Objective 5 - Represent ACTION AGAINST HUNGER and develop local partnerships for Nutrition and Health sectors:

The professional standing of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER in his/her geographical area; establishing partnership with SMoH/SPHCDA and other actors in the area of operations

The distribution to partners of information collected locally

Respect for the principles and values of ACTION AGAINST HUNGER in its relations with partners

 

Objective 6 - Performance Management:

Communicate with HR for necessary staff meeting, performance review, appraisals.

Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members which includes ; 10 minutes monthly conversation, 3 months/end of probation performance appraisal and annual/ end of contract appraisal.

Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.

Contribute to the professional development and improvement of team members by providing support.

 

Internal & External Relationship

Internal:

Senior Early Recovery & Resilience PM : hierarchical line manager;

Head of Nutrition and Health: technical line manager;

Nutrition and Health teams: hierarchical management – supervisee;

Field Coordinator/DCD-Operations: exchange of information;

Logistic/HR/Finance Managers: functional collaboration and exchange of information;

Other sectorial team: Exchange of information, coordination.

 

External:

SPHCDA, SMOH: exchange of information, coordination and partnership;

LGA Team/ Health facility team: Training, supportive supervision, exchange of information and coordination

Position Requirements

 

Qualifications:

Degree in Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or related fields.

Certificate in Project Management for Development Professionals will be an added advantage.

 

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

3 years’ experience in primary health care and maternal health.

1-2 years’ experience in CMAM and IYCF program.

Previous experience in managerial role.

Fluency in spoken and written English language.

Skilled in using MS applications.

Ability to plan and organize work Independent with appropriate follow through while paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.

Ability to delegate and follow up of task among teams.

Ability to understand and to interpret the nature of human behavior.

Ability to work under pressure and react according to evolving context/situation

 

Preferred:

Work experience in humanitarian settings.

Work experience with international NGO.

Experience of working in close collaboration with Ministry of Health is preferable.

Willingness to live and work in locations with poor power supply, telecommunication services and internet connectivity.

 

Basic Gross Salary

NGN 308,589 - NGN 495,527/ month

 

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 9th July, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online