Program Officer (Child Health and Nutrition) at Nutrition International
Job Overview
Program Officer (Child Health and Nutrition) at Nutrition International
Position: Program Officer (Child Health and Nutrition)
Nutrition International
Dar es Salaam
Deadline for Submission: 7th October, 2024
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
About the role
In line with NI’s strategic objectives in Tanzania, and in partnership with key stakeholders, work under the guidance of the Senior Program Officer Child Survival and Women’s Health and Nutrition to provide technical and management support to the Government Health Management Teams and providers at national, regional and council levels and other stakeholders to improve the efficiency of the implementation of the vitamin A supplementation (VAS) intervention in order to ensure high coverage e.g. at least >80% of 2 yearly doses VAS among children 6-59 months on a sustainable manner.
Responsibilities:
- Provide regular updated information regarding any change in the landscape (policy, partner involvement, service delivery, morbidity, access to care etc.) of the child health and nutrition interventions that might impact NI programs in Tanzania.
- Contribute to the design and development of programs plans and objectives to be initiated by NI Tanzania in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners.
- Prepare annual implementation and spending plans for NI VAS intervention in Tanzania according to NI guidelines.
- Coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure smooth operation of NI funded programs eZUTAlx DmwvJp
- Ensure that work plan activities are implemented as scheduled and per the approved budgets and ensure that remedial actions are taken to ensure that the projects are on track.
- Maintain accurate and up to date program documentation, records and reports.
- Enter all approved financial commitments for VAS projects into the NI Contract Databases and update them regularly in accordance with NI contract management procedures
- Input into the NI Contract Databases for the VAS projects all approved financial commitments and regularly update them in line with NI contract management procedures.
- Prepare documentation for meetings and conference calls, taking detailed notes on decisions and action points from such meetings and ensuring follow up of same.
- Build and maintain good collaborative relations with government agencies, UN agencies, and NGOs to promote information sharing and effective coordination of effort to improve and sustain effective and efficient VAS programming in Tanzania.
- Participate in national and regional forums relevant to child health and survival as necessary.
About You;
You have;
- At least Master’s degree from a recognized university in one or more of the following areas: child health, nutrition, nursing, health sciences and public health.
- Training in epidemiology, community health and research methodologies desirable.
- At least 3 years work experience in child health, and public health, nutrition and/or related field in Tanzania or elsewhere
- Experience in program/project implementation/supervision, monitoring and evaluationAbility to plan and organize work to meet deadlines
- Ability to accommodate to new situations within the organization (flexibility)Ability to work under pressureStrong numerical skills & attention to detail.
What we offer
- A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities.
- We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.Please click on the Apply button to submit your application.
How to Apply:
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