Health And Nutrition Field Officer

Background: IOCC is a US-based international relief and development agency established in 1992 by the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas (SCOBA). It offers emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination. IOCC has been working in Lebanon since 2001 and has a decade of experience in implementing community-driven programs that address a broad range of social issues, from relief to community development and education. (For more information on IOCC, please visit our website at www.iocc.org) Programs description: IOCC has many programs in health and nutrition that aim to protect the wellbeing and nutritional status of vulnerable groups in development contexts as well as in relief. Currently, relief programs target populations that are affected by the on-going Syrian crisis. The programs focus on maternal and child health, as well as the strengthening of nutrition surveillance systems in Lebanon. IOCC works closely with the Ministry of Health’s Infant and Young Child Feeding program and UNICEF. Title: Health and Nutrition Field Officer – (location: Beqaa, North, South & Beirut) Summary: IOCC is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the position of Health and Nutrition Field Officer on 6 months contracts, with possible extension, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the areas of Beqaa, North, South and Beirut. Responsibilities include: Overseeing Health and Nutrition programs and ensuring the quality of the programs in the area of operation. Regularly reporting and coordinating with the Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator, as well as coordinate all projects in in Health and Nutrition in the area of operation. Working directly with the Health and Nutrition Program Coordinator to address programmatic challenges. Monitoring of the health and nutrition activities and health staff in each area of operation. Collecting of health and nutrition data at the healthcare center for data entry at field level and transferring the data to the central level. Facilitating the implementation activities and coordination between field and central levels. Liaising with other NGOs and actors in the field in order to coordinate program activities and avoid duplication. Documenting and reporting of the project in the area of operation. Contributing to overall health and ensuring the quality of the program in the area of operation. Performing other duties as required. Qualifications and Requirements: Degree in health or nutrition. Minimum 2 years of experience in community work (preferably related to health or nutrition, public health, reproductive health or maternal and child health care).   Experience in monitoring and assessments. Computer literacy, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong communication, report writing and interpersonal skills in English and Arabic (both verbal and written). French or other language is a plus. Motivated, community-driven, demonstrates initiative.