Health & Nutrition Field Officer (Tripoli + 5)

I. Summary The Health & Nutrition Field Officer will supervise the implementation of the program on the management and treatment of acute malnutrition for children between 6 and 59 months of age. The H&N Field Officer will supervise program-related activities in area and within selected primary healthcare centers. The H&N Field Officer will also contribute to building capacity of health staff PHC and community level through trainings.    II. General Responsibilities  Act as a focal point for an area and for selected Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) Supervise and monitor the management and treatment of acute malnutrition for identified children under 5, distribution of micronutrient supplementation and awareness sessions at the selected PHCs Supervise and monitor the implementation of surveillance system for growth monitoring of children under 5 at the PHCs Is responsible for the referral pathway between PHC and SHC Ensures link between PHC, SHC and back Conduct training on management and treatment of acute malnutrition for primary healthcare center staff where necessary and contribute to the activation of additional primary healthcare centers Conduct home visits to follow-up on defaulting cases Assess and administer treatment at home for children identified with acute malnutrition where PHCs are not available in the surrounding area Liaise with the team conducting community screening of malnutrition in the area Maintains an active database of all cases (malnutrition and IYCF) in the area of responsibility (community, PHC, SHC and cases referred) Establish link with contracting agency, director, administrative staff, nurses and pediatricians at the selected PHCs and SHCs in the area Liaise with the Community Health and Nutrition Educators, Health & Nutrition Area Coordinator and IYCF-E team Cover for CHNEs whenever needed – assume all responsibilities and duties Submit weekly report Identify and proactively address challenges encountered at field level and provide continuous feedback to the supervisor Attend Health Working Group meetings when required Attend IOCC staff meetings when required Maintain a positive and constructive attitude Respects communication channels within the team and the organization Perform other duties as necessary.   III.        Qualifications   Knowledge and Skills: B.Sc. in Nutrition/Dietetics preferred Professional communication skills Organized, initiative taker, strong drive and motivation Fluency in reading/writing/speaking Arabic and English is necessary Good public speaking and training skills Strong social, interpersonal and intercultural skills Strong team player Able to meet deadlines Problem-solving skills/conflict resolution Approachable Reporting skills Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. Self-motivated, takes initiative   Experience: 1-2 years of experience in the field of health promotion or nutrition is preferable Contacts/Key Relationships Community Health Workers, Community Health Educators, Health & Nutrition Area Coordinator, Area Monitor, Health & Nutrition Coordinator, Country Representative Working Conditions Stationed in the field with visits to Beirut office when required Candidate should have a car Preferable that candidate resides in the same area of interest   Interested candidates are welcome to apply by sending their CV and cover letter to ioccleb@iocc.org with the subject “Health and Nutrition Field Officer – Area of Interest (Tripoli + 5)”