Sector Manager - Nutrition & Health at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Posted on Wed 29th Aug, 2018 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (1 comments)

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sector Manager - Nutrition & Health

Location: Monguno, Borno
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

The position is based in Monguno Borno state and reports directly to the Project Manager.
The Sector Manager is responsible for the overall management ensuring successful implementation of OFDA funded Health and Nutrition interventions that targets vulnerable IDPs and host communities in Monguno area in the North East region of Nigeria.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Support the implementation of the short and long range plans for delivery of project services, and provide guidance to AAH’s Nutrition and Health staff in the management of project interventions and/or activities for effective project impact.
Work with project team to develop overall detailed project implementation plan for nutrition and health component in line with 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 promptly any operational concerns (e.g. projected failure to meet objectives; increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under spending on project budget).
Manage the performance and identification of training needs, propose training plan to the Regional Health and Nutrition Coordinator, direct line Manager as well as with other supportive departments.
Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor requirements and in accordance with AAH, country and international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards.
Ensure appropriate financial management, coordination and effective communication.
Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.

Position Requirements

Degree in Nutrition/Nursing or Medicine or public health. Certificate in project management for development professionals will be an added advantage
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in primary health care and maternal health in the humanitarian context.
Previous experience in CMAM and IYCF program.
Previous experience in a managerial role.
Ability to plan and organize work Independent with appropriate follow through while paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.
Ability to work under pressure and react according to evolving context/situation.
Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
Excellent skills in report writing.
Excellent Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards.
Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word).
Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
Fluency in Hausa and English.
Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

Application Closing Date
7th September, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

Advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Comments (1)

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Posted on Fri 31st Aug, 2018 01:35:26 GMT by Halima Umaru Dahiru

Is good initiative to assist the less prevalagein d society.

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