Health And Nutrition Officer

World Vision Ethiopia

Sekota, Ethiopia
Fully remote
Health and nutrition interventions
Primary health care services
Disease surveillance and outbreak reporting
World Vision Ethiopia is seeking a Health and Nutrition Officer to lead health and nutrition interventions at the woreda level in Sekota, Ethiopia. The role requires strong coordination with local health offices and community partners to ensure effective delivery of services, with a focus on capacity building and emergency response

Job Summary

  • The Health and Nutrition Officer will lead, coordinate, and implement health and nutrition interventions at the woreda level, ensuring activities align with national policies and international protocols.
  • Major responsibilities include leading primary health care services, supporting disease surveillance, strengthening community health education, and ensuring availability of essential supplies.
  • The role involves extensive coordination with local health offices, community leaders, and partners, as well as capacity building through trainings and mentorship for health workers and volunteers.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

World Vision Ethiopia is seeking a Health and Nutrition Officer to lead health and nutrition interventions at the woreda level in Sekota, Ethiopia. The role requires strong coordination with local health offices and community partners to ensure effective delivery of services, with a focus on capacity building and emergency response.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Health and nutrition interventions
  • Primary health care services
  • Disease surveillance and outbreak reporting
  • Community health education
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Emergency preparedness and response

Nice-to-have

  • Child-focused organization values
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Cultural and gender sensitivity
  • Ability to handle stress
  • Willingness to work in remote areas

Key Requirements

  • Minimum five years NGO experience in Emergency Health and Nutrition
  • Master's degree in Public Health or Nutrition with clinical health background
  • Certificates in IMNCI/ICCM/FP/EPI and PHEM (surveillance)
  • ToT training in Acute Malnutrition and IMAM
  • Certificate in Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS)
  • Certificate of training on SPHERE standards
  • Trained on Family MUAC approach

Work Rights

Local Applicants Only

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