NUTRITIONIST; TRANSPORT OFFICERS (3 POSITIONS)

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS VACANCIES

A. READVERTISEMENT  -  JOB TITLE: NUTRITIONIST (1) - GARISSA COUNTY

SCOPE OF WORK – ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1.  Provide technical support to Ministry of Health in the implementation of quality Nutrition interventions at the community level

2. Promote and support training of the Health workers and nutritionist and build the capacity of all the Nutrition partners based on

the mapping and understanding of available capacity

3. In close collaboration with Nutrition program manager  link and cooperate with the MOH and partners in joint supportive

supervision activities and  ensuring quality nutrition  data reporting, according to MOH standard requirements

4. Ensure that the Nutrition interventions are in line with existing policy guidance, technical standards, and relevant Government

5. Advocates the mainstreaming of nutrition in county  Programming frameworks such as CIDP , CHSSP  as well as relevant

6. Support community level interventions and liaise with community strategy focal and CHEWs in  promotion of health and

nutrition messaging through community units and other key community influencers

7. Represent International Medical Corps in sub county health and nutrition meetings and maintain good working relationship

with partners at the county and national level

8. Identify core advocacy concerns, including resource requirements, and contribute key messages to broader advocacy

9. Provide written  reports  and discuss with  program managers  on the Nutrition performances , main challenges and lessons

10. Participate in  compilation of quality  programme documents, reviews  (proposals,  monthly and quarterly reports , briefs ,

11. Supporting planning, M&E, and logistic systems with regards to nutrition activities.

12.  Support in the development of the project’s SBCC, community level activities and communications content materials in close

collaboration with key actors in the county.

13. Strengthen integration of  nutrition component into other sectors as appropriate

14. Assist in monitoring the nutrition situation in the County, including participating in nutrition assessment and surveillance as

15. Support in Developing an exit, or transition, strategy for establishing effective MOH coordination and implementation  strategy

Personnel Qualifications (Special training/experience required) provide 6-7 requirements:

1. Must have a Minimum qualification of  Degree in nutrition  and /or proven technical and administrative skills

2. Registered with the relevant professional body.

3. At least over 2 years working with NGOs/ UN agencies in complex emergency context.

4. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in emergency nutrition program in a limited resource setting.

5. Strong negotiation and representational skills.

6. Excellent team building, interpersonal and communication skills.

7. Experience in nutritional surveillance, report writing, monitoring and evaluation.

2. TRANSPORT OFFICERS (3 POSITIONS)

(KWALE, KILIFI, KITUI)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Transport Officer will be responsible for driving and maintenance of project vehicle while ensuring that all

safety regulations are observed strictly.

2. Observe safety regulations in vehicle

3. Ensure safety of vehicles and accessories

4. Maintain vehicle in good working order

5. Maintain fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance records

8. Adhere to organization driving policy

3. Ability to work within a multicultural environment

4. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work long hours

5. Must demonstrate knowledge of local culture and geography

6. Must possess a valid Kenyan Driving License with a minimum of 5 years driving experience.

7. 3-4 years’ work experience in the relevant field also required.

Previous experience working with an NGO will be an added advantage

Qualified and interested candidates to submit applications BY E-MAIL ONLY which should include:- (1) Application Letter; (2) Current

C.V. with telephone number and e-mail address; (3) Three referees with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses not later

than 28th  October 2015  to  kenyajobs@internationalmedicalcorps.org. Please put the Job title as the subject and indicate location

of choice. Shortlisting and interviews will be done on an ongoing basis due to limitation of time.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Categories: DRIVER, HEALTH