Shire Tigray Region - Health And Nutrition Assistant

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Health and Nutrition Officer, the Health and Nutrition Assistant is responsible for supporting all start-up nutrition activities in FHI 360 program implementation areas. Responsibilities include:

• Providing technical guidance to ensure program implementation adheres to appropriate international technical standards.
• Conducting anthropometric assessments and linking clients to respective service points.
• Maintaining an environment-friendly working space and adhering to infection control practices.
• Delivering nutrition services, including counseling and preparing treatment for clients.

Accountabilities

• Working closely with the Health and Nutrition Officer to achieve program objectives.
• Collecting and coordinating data needed by nutrition staff.
• Participating in research activities.
• Supporting admissions of severe malnutrition cases.
• Managing case follow-ups for malnutrition patients.
• Counseling in-patients and guardians on proper care and nutrition.
• Conducting home visits for discharged patients.
• Supporting the EPI department with growth monitoring activities.
• Ensuring food supplements are safe and stored properly.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen for therapeutic milk preparation.
• Preparing and submitting nutrition reports as guided.
• Reviewing and verifying information for compliance and accuracy.
• Maintaining records and data using automated systems.
• Imparting knowledge and skills to staff.
• Preparing training materials for field site locations.
• Providing continuous field-based assistance to medical units.
• Assisting in collecting and compiling project data.
• Providing regular updates on inventory of medical items.
• Improving the quality of PHC services delivered.
• Performing any other tasks assigned.

Programmatic Administration

• Supporting travel activities for staff and consultants.
• Assisting in report information collection and draft preparation.
• Maintaining distribution lists for project reports.
• Sending reminders for reporting deadlines.
• Serving as a backup to others at the same level.
• Setting up document management sites.
• Coordinating storage and archiving of files.

Technical Requirements

• Assisting in technical data collection and basic analysis.
• Providing technical support in developing tools and reports.
• Conducting literature searches under supervision.
• Providing administrative support for work plan preparation.

Operational Support (Security, IT, HR, etc.)

• Posting job descriptions.
• Arranging interviews.
• Setting up technology for meetings.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Updating the list of contacts.

Problem Solving & Impact

• Working on routine problems with standard procedures.
• Working independently and within a team on projects.
• Exercising judgment within defined practices.
• Making decisions that affect own job or specific functional area.
• Using independent judgment to determine workflow and priorities.
• Receiving instructions on new assignments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree related to health or nutrition or a Related Field.

Experience:

• Typically requires at least 3 years of relevant administrative experience supporting projects and/or a technical practice area.
• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is preferred.
• Prior experience using Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Technology to be Used:

• Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.