Nutrition and Health Sector Manager At Action Against Hunger

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Job Title: Nutrition and Health Sector Manager At Action Against Hunger
Organisation: Action Against Hunger
Location: Yobe State
Min Work Experience: 3 year(s)
Qualification: B.Sc, M.Sc
Industry: NGO/ Community Service
Course: Nutrition / Nursing or Medicine or public health, a certificate in project management
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Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Nutrition and Health Sector Manager

Locations: Damaturu & Bade, Yobe
Slots: 2
Employment type: Full time
Department: Programmes - Health and Nutrition
Experience: Manager/Supervisor
Direct Line Manager: Project Manager

Company Overview
Action Against Hunger (Action Contre la Faim – ACF) began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming and looking at the Nutrition for children, pregnant and lactating mothers. In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations in Borno State in 2014 in response to the crisis to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security & livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities. We are operational in 11 Local Government Areas of Borno, 12 in Yobe, and 3 in Jigawa.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria Mission is recruiting a Nutrition and Health Sector Manager who will support the implementation and management of Planned Health and Nutrition activities. 

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation of the short and long-range plans for delivery of project services, provide guidance to AAH’s Nutrition and Health staff in the management of project interventions or activities for effective project impact.
  • Work with the project team to develop an overall detailed project implementation plan for nutrition and health component in line with a predefined project implementation work plan.
  • Manage the assigned Nutrition and Health project interventions in order to meet the project objectives within budget and the allotted time frame and report any operational concerns promptly.
  • Provide day to day supervision for the SMoH staff and AAH Health and Nutrition Team in a manner that supports the growth of internal leadership and adequate program management.
  • Continuously monitor and supervise nutrition and health activities.
  • Support the implementation of the AAH Health and Nutrition monitoring systems and record-keeping methods that support routine data collection, analysis and reporting in line with the organization and donor expectations.
  • Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor requirements and in accordance with AAH, country, and international standards i.e. SPHERE and HAP standards.
  • Represent AAH in the LGA health and Nutrition Sector meeting.
  • Communicate clearly to partners in the sector clearly of the AAH plan and strategies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Nutrition / Nursing or Medicine or public health, a certificate in project management for development professionals will be an added advantage.
  • 3 years’ experience in primary health care and maternal health.
  • 2 years’ experience in CMAM and IYCF program.
  • Previous experience in a managerial role is preferred
  • A self-starter with excellent team management.
  • Project management abilities who thrives in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Great communication and report writing skills
  •  Previous INGO experience
  • Experience with donor-funded programs

Minimum Basic Salary
NGN 308.589 per month

Note

  • Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
  • Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply
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