CMAM Reporting Officer – Hudet, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia

CMAM Reporting Officer

CMAM Reporting Officer

External advert.

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Health & Nutrition

 

LOCATION: Hudet Woreda.

Position: CMAM Reporting Officer

POST TYPE: National

Child Safeguarding:

Child Safeguarding Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the post holder to have regular contact with or access to children or young people

ROLE PURPOSE:

The position holder is responsible for the four CMAM component implementation in the woreda and working closely with the Field staffs woreda, for the effective implementation, In addition the position holder is also expected to provide a consistent and high quality technical support in relation to CMAM implementation and will assist OTP/SC nurses, measurers and other team in the woreda to build strong CMAM implementation package. He will also oversee overall health and nutrition implementation in the assigned woreda and support IYCF and Mobile HN teams.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reporting to: Moyale SOM.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Makes sure that CMAM program is implemented according to the National protocol i.e. application of the admission and discharge criteria, closely monitors and strictly follows anthropometry measurement

Facilitates the trainings under the project

Makes sure that the health staff have adequate training on the management of acute malnutrition per National manual

Ensures the availability of job aids, reporting formats, therapeutic products and drugs for program implementation

Creates and maintain relationship with local health and other authorities and try to link CMAM program with the existing health structure smoothly,

Makes sure that health professionals from the health facilities to participate on the daily routine work for sustainability and smooth phase out strategy,

Provides technical support and training where required to all team members, outreach team including health extension workers and community volunteers,

Works and liaise with any local health workers to integrate the CMAM program from the start,

Organizes monthly report of SC/OTP/SFP/Community mobilization and report on time to the Project Manager, Nutrition and provides updates when needed.

Compile daily/weekly/and monthly over view of drug items, SFP materials and wet ration stocks supplied to beneficiaries,

Reports any problems in a timely manner to the Nutrition Manager,

Coaches and supervises the SFP, OTP, SC program officer

Upholds the image and values of SC at all times,

Performs other related tasks as required and tasks assigned by the organization.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications and certifications:

BA/Diploma in Nursing or Public Health (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above).

Experience:

Minimum four years working experience for BA and six years’ experience for Diploma holders out of which two-year experience directly related to emergency health & nutrition related fields

Skills/Ability required:

Knowledge, training and experience in CMAM and community mobilization/BCC

Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation and monitoring.

Demonstrated skills in peer group training, Training of Trainers and development of training materials.

Proficiency in spoken and written Amharic, English and Local language.

Strong computer (Microsoft skills), all and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Desirable

Knowledge of the area and region where the post is located.

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment Policy .