Health & Nutrition Area Coordinator - North

Health & Nutrition Area Coordinator – North Beirut, Lebanon International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is the official humanitarian relief agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America.  Since its inception in 1992, IOCC has delivered $488 million in relief and development programs to families and communities in more than 50 countries.  (For more information on IOCC, please visit our website at www.iocc.org) IOCC seeks a full-time motivated Health and Nutrition Area Coordinator - North to be responsible for representing IOCC in the target area for health and nutrition, managing and supervising the Health and Nutrition Team and building the capacity of health and Nutrition staff.    Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Act as a focal point for the North on all health and nutrition projects and activities in the area of concern. Plan, supervise, manage and monitor implementation of health and nutrition projects in the North including: The set up and operations related to management of acute malnutrition Linkages between outpatient and inpatient care and IYCF referrals The implementation of surveillance system for growth monitoring of children 0-59 months of age and the program for the management and treatment of acute malnutrition for identified children. Other health & nutrition-related activities (e.g. nutrition counselling, health and nutrition education etc.) Conduct trainings on health and nutrition topics (including screening, management and treatment of acute malnutrition) to primary healthcare center staff, partner NGOs and agencies, where necessary Contribute to the assessment and activation of additional primary healthcare centers for management of acute malnutrition. Supervise team at the area level to ensure proper fulfillment of tasks and participate in the recruitment process of team when applicable. Analyze and reflect on achievements, productivity and efficiency of teams in the area of concern Assess, discuss and address program challenges with team and program coordinator. Conduct regular staff meetings for the Health and Nutrition team and contribute to building the capacity of the team. Communicate and liaise internally with other IOCC departments as needed Ensure replenishment and availability of program supplies in area of concern; liaise with logistics department at IOCC. Remain informed of all internal and external health and nutrition activities within the target area. Arrange visits for media, donors, and partners and represent IOCC during visits to the field.  Establish strong links and relationships with program stakeholders including PHCs, SHCs, partner NGOs, beneficiaries, municipalities, local NGOs, Caza Physicians, MoPH PHC Coordinators and donors. Attend all Health and Nutrition Working Group coordination meetings and other working group meetings as needed or requested (e.g. Inter-Agency meetings). Attend and participate in IOCC meetings and capacity building activities. Submit weekly reports on achievements in the area of concern, prepare monthly/quarterly reports as needed for the area of concern. Report back to Program Coordinator on a regular basis. Perform other duties as required or assigned Qualified applicants will possess: Self-motivated and initiative taker Organized Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions Proven capacity in management, leadership and teamwork Proven capacity in writing reports Proven capacity in training Excellent communication skills and team building skills Ability to meet deadlines Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Willingness to use personal car and to frequently travel to the field, Akkar, T5 and Beirut (IOCC Office) Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English    Experience:   At least 3 years work experience; or 1 year work experience with M.Sc. Previous experience in NGO, and humanitarian field is an advantage Previous experience in CMAM and IYCF program implementation is an advantage   Working Conditions: Stationed in the field with frequent visits to the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Centers IOCC is operating through.  Visits to Beirut office for meetings, trainings, related paper work. Preferable that candidate resides in the same area (North) Candidate should have a car