Health And Nutrition Assistant ( Tripoli )

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need around the world. Save the Children has been operating in Lebanon since 1999 and is recognized for its commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration.  Save the Children currently implements programs in Child Protection, Education, CRC, Health and Nutrition, Food Security & Livelihood, Shelter, and Emergency Response throughout Lebanon.   Save the Children is seeking qualified candidates to fulfill the following positions, for its Lebanon Country Office, in the following locations Beirut, Tripoli, Akkar and Bekaa:     KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   Carry out activities according to the implementation plan Work directly in the field with children, adolescents, families and other stakeholders of the project location he/ she is allocated to, and provide information and advise beneficiaries on existing health services. Continuous information collection on the health needs and changes in health services available for the refugees. Organise and support Animators / Volunteers / community workers in carrying out awareness sessions for children, adolescents, parents and communities. Support health and nutrition officer in trainings and daily tasks as required. Participate in health and nutrition assessments/mapping as required In case of acute health emergencies such as disease outbreaks, be part as response team involved in e.g. appropriate vaccination programmes, case management and control of spread.  Collect data, document and report according to monitoring plan. Inform the direct supervisor about any difficulty met in the activities implementation. Liaise on a daily basis with partners, communities, Save the Children Area Manager and supervisor to guarantee the smooth operation of the programme. Work towards  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches.   SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Our Values in Practice) Accountability: Takes responsibility for decision-making and efficient resource management, and holds team and partners accountable for delivery of their responsibilities by delegating effectively, affording staff professional autonomy, providing the necessary development to improve performance, and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;   Ambition: Engages and motivates others by widely sharing their personal vision for Save the Children; Future orientated, strategic and global thinker.   Collaboration: Builds and maintains effective relationships with team, colleagues, members, donors and partners; Values diversity as a source of competitive strength;   Creativity: Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions both on a personal level and by building and leading teams willing to take disciplined risks.   Integrity: Honesty, openness, and transparency;     APPLICATION PROCESS   Please note that the closing date for applications is : For External applicants on December 10th   .                 The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to lebanonhrb@savethechildren.org    Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.   We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.  All applicants will also be subject to Save the Children’s usual Child Safeguarding Policy and reference checking process.