Nutritionist (Field Officer) at The International Committee of the Red Cross

Employment Nigeria 01-Jun-2017 YOLA , NGO

The International Committee of the Red Cross an independent organisation whose humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence

POSITION : Health Field Officer (Nutritionist)

Responsibilities

Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of Nutrition situation in area of responsibility
Liaises and attends regular meetings with the relevant ward development committee for follow up, flow of communication and instilling ownership and capacity to the committee
Monitors and analyses consumption and any inconsistencies in stock, reporting back to the Nutrition Delegate
Manages emergency medical stock together with Health Delegate
Serves as the focal point for all matters related to the ICRC supported Nutrition component in primary health care program in his/her area of responsibility
Monitors the achievement of the objectives and the related Plan of Action
Builds up the capacity of the Primary Health Care Centres (PHCC) staff to run this component and monitors its efficiency and effectiveness
Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of nutrition program

Qualifications

Very good computer skills, including spreadsheets
Good knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Medical Nutrition programs in Nigeria
Nurse or Nutritionist registered with the Nursing council of Nigeria
4 years’ work experience in a similar position
At least 3 years work experience in public health nutrition
Good knowledge of public health, and of local health services, staff and system
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English

Personal Attributes:

Be able to maintain respect to his/her colleagues, interlocutors and profession/duty in different circumstances
Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills
Prepared to spend at least 70% of time doing field visits
Well-developed analytical skills
Good communications and negotiation skills, confident in talking in front of a large public, sense of responsibility
Field oriented and good networking
Excellent team spirit and acquired capacity to manage stressful situations
Flexibility and quick response capacity to endure recurrent changes in working schedule

How To Apply
Candidates should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.orgclearly indicate "HFO Nutritionist Yola" as the subject of your application mail

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