MHNT Leader

About the Job

Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict, and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities.

At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia in 1999 in response to the severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region.

Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

The IRC has a focus on narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian aid and ensuring that we contribute to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in both our programs and operations by working to establish a context where our clients (including those from minority groups) enjoy the same rights and opportunities as well as equal access to services.

The IRC also has a strong commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive culture, where safeguarding is upheld in our workplace and programs. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor.

NOTICE: Emergency Roster Recruitment

Please be advised that this recruitment is for Emergency Roster Placement only and does not involve immediate hiring. This position will be based in different districts/woredas under our field office. Final candidates will be added to the roster and will be contacted right away when an emergency response arises.

Job Overview:

The MHN-Team leader is responsible for leading MHNT and proper implementation of Emergency Health and Nutrition response project at woreda level, focusing on both host community and IDPs site.

S/he will monitor project activities and targeted health facilities in the project implementation areas. Collaborate with Health and Nutrition managers to support woreda health office's capacity building.

This position will be based at xx district under xx field office and will directly report to the health and Nutrition manager.

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the mobile health team services package as per the standard
• Responsible for team planned movement and ensure all service package components of the MHNT are delivered.
• Strengthening of linkages and coordination mechanisms between community, health facilities and the Woreda health office.
• S/He is specifically responsible for adult and under five-year medical consultation and nutrition service package.
• Responsible for all supplies related issues (In/Out & stock balance) & timely flag of shortage.
• Responsible for vehicle utilization, administrative management including fuel & travel.
• Responsible for the link between the team and the zonal/woreda administrations, WoHo and service recipient community
• Attend necessary meetings within the woreda during emergencies, planning, responding, and monitoring.
• Ensure other team members are doing correct tally, recording, registering, and filling.
• Report on drug consumption rate, weekly drug report, surveillance report and 5W/4W matric.
• Verify, compile, and share complete timely reports to woreda accordingly.
• Early communicate any shortfalls (programmatic and administrative issues) to the line manager.
• Perform any other related duties as required

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Compile and report project progress (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) and final report.
• Supervise and assess program activities to settle if monthly and quarterly indicators have been met.
• Provide technical support to evaluate the effectiveness of program implementation and recommend adjustments in goals, objectives, intervention strategies, and measurable outputs in time.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC team/office
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies

About You

Educational Requirements:

Diploma/BSc/MSc or equivalent experience in Nursing, public Health from a recognized university/ College.

Experience:

Minimum work experience of 5 years for Diploma, 2 years for BSc and 1 year for MSc

Additional Qualifications:

• Trained and certified on health and nutrition-related topics (IMAM/CMAM, PHEM, IMNCI …etc)

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Work experience in mobile health and nutrition services.
• Good project management skills and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven record of prioritizing and delivering on time.
• Possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working independently as well as within a dynamic, cross-functional team.
• Good knowledge and skill in the Microsoft Office
• Good experience work effectively with partners.

Language Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and the local language

Certificates or Licenses:

• Renewed professional license.

Requirement Skill

• Project management
• Time management
• Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Health Officer
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Skills Required:

• Health / Medical