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INutrition Manager-Internal Only:
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Job Description/Requirements:
Requisition ID: req51767
Job Title: Nutrition Manager-Internal Only
Sector: Program Administration
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria
Work Arrangement: In-person
BACKGROUND:The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in 42 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women's empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. IRC’s Emergency Response Team, with local partner CISCOPE (Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication), implemented a project to support livelihoods and improve WASH in Kogi State from February to May 2013. This was followed by a 3-month nutrition and food security program in the same location from October 2013 to January 2014. The IRC is now in the process of establishing long term presence in Nigeria. Offices were established in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States, in North East Nigeria and are providing critical humanitarian assistance to conflict affected people.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Nutrition Manager is the focal point for IRC's primary Nutrition care services in MMC/JERE LGA, Borno state; s/he reports to the senior integrated health outcome program manager with MIP with the Nutrition technical Coordinator and works closely and supervises other nutrition officers in the two LGAs in Borno states in the day to day administrative issues. The Nutrition Manager ensures the implementation of a quality Nutrition program, in accordance with national and international standards. The Nutrition Manager will identify gaps in Nutrition services and take the necessary steps to address those gaps. S/he provides technical oversight/ assistance in planning, implementing and monitoring of high impact interventions and provides support in system strengthening and promotion of childhood nutrition, with special focus to the most vulnerable and unreached population groups. In addition, provide coordinated support and technical assistance to Health Department and management of on-going programmes statewide and establishing nutrition surveillance systems. He/She will directly supervise All nutrition activities in the two LGAs which will comprise of CMAM which include outreach activities, and Robust Infant &Young child Feeding program and will directly supervise Nutrition staff working in MMC/JERE supporting the TSFP program. He/she will coordinate nutrition program activities and report technical gaps and needs to the Nutrition coordinator.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management & Development
Participate in the development of nutrition sector budgets and following up on their effective implementation with focus on the targeted supplementary feeding program (TSFP) in Borno. Develop nutrition sector work plans for all the IRC nutrition grants assigned to s/he by the nutrition coordinator. Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in the two LGAs in Borno states in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines. Conduct nutritional surveillance in the programme sites, including host community and internally displaced persons (IDPs)based on agreed methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods. Work with the field based nutrition staff and community health Volunteers to establish, implement and monitor community based management of acute malnutrition activities, coupled with patient follow up, referrals and education for their better management at community level. Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans for community Health Volunteers(CHV’s). Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies acute food shortages and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems. Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in various health facilities. Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program/Mass MUAC screenings at community level and report accordingly. Participate actively in execution of operational research and Documentation of Best Nutrition practices in various health facilities/Outreach sites if need be. Participate actively in planned programme Rapid Nutrition assessment,nutrition surveys and KAP Assessme