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The Health/Nutrition Manager is responsible for the management, coordination and technical and operational supervision of Concern Worldwide’s health and nutrition activities in the Tillaberi region.
Job overview
He/she ensures the quality, relevance and effectiveness of interventions, provides technical leadership to teams, ensures coordination with health structures, authorities and partners, and contributes to the adaptation of programs according to epidemiological data, population needs and changing context.
Responsibilities
A. Programme management and coordination
Plan and implement health and nutrition activities in accordance with project objectives and directions.
Education / Qualifications
Provide technical supervision of interventions in health facilities and at community level in Tillaberi.
Ensure the quality and compliance of programs with Concern Worldwide policies, standards and procedures.
Contribute to the development of new health interventions and monitor the epidemiological situation.
Pilot the Health Surge approach in the Tillaberi region.
Promote innovative approaches such as tutoring.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor the implementation of activities and identify any difficulties.
Participate in strategic and programmatic reflections and ensure their documentation.
B. Supervision and supervision of teams
Provides day-to-day management, coordination and supervision of the teams under his responsibility.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to facilitate decision making.
Coach, motivate and support teams, including technical, administrative and financial staff of the project.
Identify training needs and build staff capacity through training, briefings, supervision and coaching sessions.
Participate in the recruitment of health and nutrition staff.
Monitor performance and contribute to professional development assessments and plans.
Organize meetings and work planning of the team.
Oversee timesheet management and leave planning.
Enforce internal rules and principles of participant protection.
C. Coordination with health actors and partners
Represent Concern Worldwide with partners, health authorities and local stakeholders.
Maintain close collaboration with health district teams.
Other information
Coordinate interventions with other partners in the area.
Work with officials from different sectors to ensure harmonization and integration of activities.
Liaise with regional technical advisors and other health and nutrition technical referents.
Share validated program data and reports with relevant authorities and agencies.
D. Financial, administrative and logistical management
Monitoring and monthly analysis of the project budget.
Prepare and track financial requests, payments and supporting documents.
Ensure compliance with administrative and logistical procedures.
Analyze offers from suppliers with important technical specifications.
Examine orders for medicines, consumables and medical equipment.
Regularly provide the necessary information for cash flow forecasts.
Ensure that activities comply with Concern Worldwide’s internal procedures.
E. Monitoring, data, quality and reporting
Develop and use appropriate tools for data collection and analysis.
Ensure the correct use of project management documents, databases, budget monitoring tools, procurement and recruitment plans.
Control the quality of data collected by technical teams.
Monitoring and analysis of epidemiological data.
Review reports produced by agents and contribute to the resolution of identified problems.
Participate in nutritional surveys and analyses, including CAPs, with the MEAL team.
Adapt activities based on available data and changing context.
Produce quality narrative and budget reports.
Ensure the capitalization of documents, tools, training and good practices of the program.
F. Community health and quality of interventions
Ensure the integration of health and nutrition considerations into interventions.
Promote hygiene and sanitation in communities.
Organize regular supervision of teams.
Participate in joint and integrated supervision with ECD teams and communities.
Identify health and nutritional needs in collaboration with the technical advisor.
Ensure that interventions are regularly adjusted based on data, needs and local context.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Academic training
Êhave at least a Master/Bac+5 in:
Public health;
Epidemiology;
Health communication;
Community health;
Nutrition;
or in a related area.
Basic clinical training, particularly in nursing or maieutic care, is considered an asset.
Training in project management is also an advantage.
Experience
Have at least 4 years of proven experience in the management of health and/or nutrition projects.
Have at least 2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably with an international humanitarian NGO.
Have at least 2 years of experience in team management and supervision.
Experience managing humanitarian projects in an emergency.
Mastering Results-Based Management (RBM) approaches.
Have experience in budget management.
Technical skills
Strong management skills in health and nutrition programs.
Mastery of planning, monitoring and supervision of activities.
Skills in health and epidemiological data analysis.
Ability to analyze and interpret nutritional data.
Good control of budget management.
Ability to produce quality narrative and financial reports.
Excellent command of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience managing projects in emergency situations.
Knowledge of the context of the area of intervention is an asset.
Experience in CMAM and with the Health Surge approach is highly appreciated.
Personal and behavioural qualities
Leadership and ability to motivate a team.
Required skills
Excellent training and knowledge transfer skills.
Empathy and adherence to Concern Worldwide goals.
Commitment to capacity building, accountability, participation and gender equality.
Ability to work in precarious environments.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Team spirit, autonomy, organization and sense of responsibility.
Knowledge of SPHERE standards and Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) is desirable.
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