Health and Nutrition Project Officer (2 Positions) Jobs at World Vision

Health and Nutrition Project Officer (2 Positions) latest vacancies in Blantyre and Lilongwe Malawi World Vision Careers in Blantyre and Lilongwe Malawi Health and Nutrition Project Officer (2 Positions) Jobs in Blantyre and Lilongwe at World Vision Malawi

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JOB DESCRIPTION
World Vision is a global Christian relief, development and advocacy
organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to
overcome poverty and injustice. Our 42,000+ staff members working in more than
90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all
individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and
injustice.

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection
of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for
employment with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful
completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal
record checks where possible.

World Vision International in Malawi therefore is currently looking for
dedicated professional Christians to fill the positions below under a New
Grant. If you are passionate about child wellbeing and you are considering a
career with a calling, we would love to talk to you.

Health and Nutrition Project Officer-Grade 14, (2 Positions) Based in Lilongwe
and Blantyre Districts

Purpose of the position
Under the guidance of the Technical Program Manager for Maternal, Newborn and
Child Health (MNeCH), and the supervision of the District Program Manager and
District MNeCH Coordinator, the Health & Nutrition Project Officer will be
responsible for implementation and district level coordination/ facilitation
to ensure utilization of regular pre-natal and post-natal health education
sessions in the local healthcare centers through nutrition messaging to
pregnant and lactating women. The position will entail promoting optimum
breastfeeding, optimal maternal and child nutrition, hygiene and handwashing,
and safe-food preparation and storage.

Major Responsibilities

Program Implementation

Planning, organization/ facilitation and implementation of the project
interventions within the districts
Maintain programmatic accountability for program activities within the
districts including data collection for evaluation, record keeping of
activities, and the completion of all necessary monthly
progress and project -end reporting
Facilitate realization of project results that feed into the project outcomes.
Facilitate efficient and timely implementation of planned activities by all
relevant committees, district and community partners to ensure the right
techniques, methodologies and project standards are achieved.
Works closely with the Ministry of Health staff at different levels, partners
and Nutrition coordination institutions for the project implementation.
Partnerships & Advocacy

Network and collaborate with all local level stakeholders involved in
nutrition interventions in program implementation and facilitate smooth
transition for sustainability in the program.
Represent the program on relevant local level committees, taskforces, etc., in
order to promote coordination and collaboration with other stakeholders and
relevant efforts whenever possible
Promote local level advocacy in nutrition matters.
Capacity building

Build capacity of the local health and nutrition interventions communities or
institution in preparation of project work plan and implementation of the
project;
Program monitoring

Provide technical support to the HSAs and mother groups and community on
implementation of the plans and submission of reports through monitoring and
review sessions consistent with budgetary allocation and within the set time
line.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

Minimum Education qualification of Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related
field with 2-3 years’ experience in similar position
Knowledge and technical skills
Excellent facilitation skills
Excellent analytical skills
Fluent in English
Good understanding of cross-cultural issues.
Good organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of sponsorship and rural/community development
Good interpersonal and facilitation skills
Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision
Able to work in cross cultural environment
Ability to pay attention to details
Creative and team player.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To view the complete Job Description and requirements please visit: [
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Send a cover letter with a detailed Curriculum Vitae with three traceable
referees to: wvm_humanresources@wvi.org not later than 30th June 2020. Only
short listed candidates will be acknowledged.

Disclaimer
World Vision Malawi does not use agents, nor solicit any form of payments for
any application, training, interviewing, testing or any fees in connection
with this recruitment. Report any acts of solicitation for payment and/or
extortion to World Vision Malawi on the following; Tip offs Toll Free Line
847; inform_worldvision_malawi@wvi.org

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