Health & Nutrition Officer – Plan International Ethiopia
Health Care
Plan International Ethiopia
Founded over 80 years ago, Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners. Headquartered in the UK, Plan International works in a total of 75 countries in AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, and the NORTH AMERICANS
By actively involving children, and working at the grassroots with no religious, political, or governmental affiliation, Plan International unites and inspires people around the globe to transform the world and make positive lasting changes in children’s lives.
Plan International’s first operation in Ethiopia started in Lalibela, in November 1974 and is currently implementing its program in Gambella, Benishangul-Gumuz, Afar, Oromia, Amhara, SNNPR, and Addis Ababa City Administration. Plan International Ethiopia will also continue low presence in Somali and Tigray. Furthermore, if there is a national-level emergency crisis in the country Plan International Ethiopia will respond quickly, effectively, and at a significant scale, even in areas where we are not present.
The Organization
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.
ROLE PURPOSE
The position holder will be responsible to the key role of Nutrition officer and provide support to the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities at woreda and kebele level as per the agreed project documents and work plan based on national protocol in close collaboration with the target beneficiaries, community members and local government to implement the project according the agreed standards to address the priority problem of the poorest, marginalized community members.
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
Address children malnutrition cases (40%)
- Provide support to address malnutrition cases of children under five
- Reduce GAM in children 6-59 months and pregnant and lactating women, as recommended in the national guidelines
- Treat moderately malnourished pregnant women cases (The operational area is chronically food insecure and highly vulnerable to malnutrition and disease)
Improve referral linkages between IYCF, TSFP, OTP, SC levels and CM activities (30%)
- Handle cases of severely and moderately malnourished children effectively referred from TSFP to OTP and vice versa and from SC to OTP and vice versa.
Monitor and report the effectiveness of emergency response (30%)
- Prepare periodic monitoring and evaluation tools to assess progress of nutrition activities against agreed objectives (Monitor implementation of TSFP program quality)
- Assess effectiveness of the program by SPHERE standard like cured rate, defaulter rate, death rate and non- responder rate
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and final reports according to internal, external & donor schedules
- Inform the Nutrition Supervisor of any professional problems encountered
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)
- Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
- Ensures that all staff signed safeguarding policies;
- Implement Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications/ experience essential:
- BSC in Health, Nursing and other relevant fields of study
- Experience: Minimum of three years of relevant experience
Qualification desirable
- Work experience in Health Service Extension Program is an asset.
- Ability and willingness to work in remote and challenging environments
- Extremely flexible, able to work independently, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations and frustrations.
- Interest in and ability to train volunteers
- Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate this using print, electronic, and presentation media.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage a variety of tasks with accuracy
Languages required
- Fluency in local language is essential (Afan Oromo) with basic knowledge of English
- Knowledge of other local language is desirable
Plan International’s Values in Practice
We are open and accountable
We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organisation by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.
We strive for lasting impact
We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.
We work well together
We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.
We are inclusive and empowering
We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.
