Health And Nutrition Officer ( Tripoli )

ROLE PURPOSE: The Health and Nutrition Officer will be responsible for the realization of the Emergency Health and Nutrition (H&N) programme in the field. Responsibilities include participation in technical assessments, collection of health and nutrition data, implementation, monitoring, documentation and reporting of the project, as well as supervision of community health workers, contributing to overall health and nutrition program, its appropriateness and quality. As the emergency H&N intervention is integrated within a multi-sectoral response along with NFI, Food Security, Shelter, Education and Child Protection, the Emergency H&N Officer will link closely with other respective sectors to ensure maximum possible integration of the project activities.   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Work towards effective, timely and quality implementation of the emergency H&N programme according to developed plan.  Participate in health and nutrition assessments as required. Collect information regarding the overall health and nutrition situation and needs of the Syrian refugee children and their families in the community Assist in organizing and implementing awareness sessions for refugee children, adolescents, families (pregnant and lactating women in particular) and communities at large. Work directly in the field with children, youth, families and other stakeholders of the project location he/ she is allocated to, ensuring that information and support provided to beneficiaries is appropriate and reaching the most vulnerable Ensure monitoring plan is in place and applied, and build capacity of the staff carrying out the work. Produce timely reports for internal use on the ongoing activities of the project. Participate in UNHCR led Field Health coordination groups and liaise with UNHCR focal points and other organisations working in the field of health in country (or in the area assigned) Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. Visit project sites and liaise on a regular basis with CHWs and weekly with partners, communities and Weekly reporting to Save the Children field manager to guarantee the smooth operation of the programme. Liaise regularly with the Health and Nutrition advisor for technical issues and support. Support and cooperate with other SCI sector to issues related to health and nutrition SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice) Accountability: Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved Ambition: Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others Future orientated, thinks strategically Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions Willing to take disciplined risks Integrity: Honest, encourages openness and transparency QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE   Degree in Health or Nutrition Minimum 3 years experience in health programs, preferably in public health, reproductive health or maternal and child health care Experience in project coordination, monitoring, documentation and report writing Experience in field work and community mobilization Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English Training facilitation Computer skills Strength in interpersonal, communication and presentation skills Flexibility and willingness to change work practices and hours, and capability to work in insecure environment  Available to travel in country   Recommended knowledge and experience: Children’ Rights /child rights programming Health and nutrition in emergencies Familiarity with international standards and guidelines on implementing Health Programs in Emergencies (SPHERE, Red Cross/Crescent Code of Conduct) Familiarity with refugee communities in country of operation