Position: Project Officer - Aim Health Plus
Report to Project Manager
Location: Busia
Purpose of the position:
To technically use a set of MNCHN tools and techniques that assist people, no matter what their abilities are, to be able to explore and express their aspirations and preferences. The scope of this role covers from one to one facilitation through to the achievement of sustainable MNCHN outcomes. The role requires working with people from a range of backgrounds and in a variety of community settings, including a person’s home or neighborhood, VHTs, Health facilities and local CBOs. To coordinate all project activities at a district level and monitoring progress towards achievement of targets.
Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
To support the Team on all aspects of Newborn Care, Goal Oriented ANC, Post Natal Care aspects, EmNOC its Signal Functions and community based MNCH
To critically enrich the project team with the social dynamics of communities in regard to MNCH, working with VHTs, small groups like the Parent support Groups and community engagements.
To enhance the team with the Nutrition aspects of the 1000 days, focusing on the community Nutrition intervention and community management of acute malnutrition, kitchen gardening and Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) for systems
Project Management
Take the lead in the roll out of the MNCHN projects in the Project site by ensuring that the projects are using the most appropriate innovative and cost effective technologies.
Provide necessary technical guidance to system’s partners during the course of the project
Manage, and supervise all core interventions at the lower level with in the DIP
Ensure that all MNCHN and other related deliverables are achieved according to the detailed implementation plan.
Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation
Works with the Project Manager in the preparation of quality project reports are submitted on time to support offices and donors.
Work with health staff and program development team in the roll out of baseline surveys and evaluation of the project, on the required basis
Oversee the rollout of the MNCHN data collection process at the community and health facility level
Reporting and Accountability
Maintains records of activity implementation as approved by the PM in a developed ToR
Produces monthly report that shows what has been active and done in the project area
Manages allocated monies and organization resources (such as phones, cameras, bus cards) as per agreed practices
Prepares for and participates in evaluation projects when required
Participates in meetings and contribute to organization development
Partnership Development
Liaise with development agencies and partners on collaborative work related to MNCH and other initiatives to position World Vision as a strategic partner in mhealth landscape
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
Must have a University Degree in Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Technology or a health related degree.
Working experience of 2 years in working in the area of Maternal Newborn and Child Health, Nutrition and health care at any level of implementation
Experience in working communities with good knowledge of public health system and structures
Understanding the social determinants of health and community dynamics.
Knowledge of community based MNCH integrated services
Knowledge of MNCH methodologies and other related approaches
Strong interpersonal communication and counseling skills.