ORGANISATION NON GOUVERNEMENTAL IS SEEKING AN
DEPUTY NUTRITION MANAGER
POSITION BASED AT PORT-AU-PRINCE
OPEN ENDED CONTRACT
INTERNE ET EXTERNE

JOB SUMMARY:
The Deputy Nutrition Manager works closely with the Health & Nutrition Program Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the program implementation, supervision and monitoring and ensure project targets and objectives are achieved. S/He will provide leadership in capacity building and support to staffs; ensures effective coordination between sectors and the timely and quality service delivery to beneficiaries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide managerial support and technical supervision to all nutrition activities supported by SCIH and ensure MSPP approved nutrition guidelines and protocols including reporting tools are observed.
• Conducts regular on-the-job trainings for field based nutrition staffs and identify training needs that can promote quality service delivery.
• Conduct timely review on nutrition center reports and provide explanation on achievements, challenges and recommendations to the line manager.
• Give input in the development of project proposals and project reports for donors and partner agencies. All reports prepared should be submitted to your direct supervisor.
• Follow up on all nutrition supplies at the centers and ensure food and other resources are appropriately managed and are distributed to only the intended beneficiaries.
• Strengthen the integration of nutrition services (IYCF/PCNB, PTA, and PNS) into the health care delivery system and promote active involvement of MSPP at field level.
• Ensure optimum Infant and Young Child Nutrition promotion materials are available at the various center and regular health & nutrition education sessions held by the staff at the feeding centers and in project communities.
• Develop a monthly work schedules in collaboration with the nutrition team and organize monthly meetings with staff to share program information and feedbacks.
• Attend nutrition technical meetings with other partners (NGOs, UNICEF, WHO, WFP) and the Ministry of Health in consultation with your immediate Supervisor and work with other relevant sectors (Health; WASH; Livelihood; Protection; Education) to ensure coordination of nutrition activities where appropriate for maximum project impact on beneficiaries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
• Degree in Public/Community Health or Social Sciences from an Institution recognized by the Ministry of Public Health and Population.
• Minimum 5 years experience working in Nutrition or Primary Health program with at least 3 of the years in a managerial position. Experience in Team Management budgeting and planning, presentation.
• Community based management of acute malnutrition essential
• Knowledge in nutritional software (Epi info, SMART) desirable.
• Literate in computer MS Words and Excel.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Good written and spoken French and English
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Interested parties should send their complete information (C.V. diplomas, certificates, cover letter and letters of reference) before January 10, 2011 to the following address:

2011-01-10