Nutrition and Health Sector Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: Programmes - Health and Nutrition
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Project Manager

Objective 1

• Ensure an effective management of planned nutrition and health activities under the HeRoN grant

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the short and long range plans for delivery of project services, and provide guidance to AAH’s Nutrition and Health staff in the management of project interventions and/or activities for effective project impact.
• Work with project team to develop overall detailed project implementation plan for nutrition and health component in line with predefined project implementation work plan.
• Manage the assigned Nutrition and Health project interventions in order to meet the project objectives within budget and the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns (e.g. projected failure to meet objectives; increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under spending on project budget).
• Provide day to day supervision for the SMoH staff and AAH Nutrition and Health team in a manner that supports the growth of internal leadership and adequate program management.
• Provide strong leadership of the assigned Nutrition and Health project, working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local health authorities at LGA level and for the seconded SMoH staff
• Set clear objectives and indicators for the accomplishment of planned nutrition and health activities.
• Continuously monitor and supervise nutrition and health activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data, and involving the Nutrition and health team.
• Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation in all aspects of the project.
• Ensure accurate reporting of activities according to AAH and donors expectations.
• Support the development of new concept notes and proposals, linked to the assessed needs and gaps and the AAH country strategy.

Objective 2

• Ensure appropriate staff management including staff development programmes for the AAH teams

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Line-manage the Health, Nutrition and SC Officer and assistants assigned to the projects, including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc.
• Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback.
• Provide coaching and training to AAH staff in collaboration with the Regional Health and nutrition Coordinator in order to develop ownership and full responsibility for activities.
• Evaluation of the technical skill level of the AAH teams, identification of training needs, Propose training plan to the Deputy head of department for health and nutrition , direct line Manager as well as with other supportive departments
• Support the Deputy head of department for health and nutrition in ensuring the quality and pertinence of training programmes established for the AAH teams

Objective 3

• Ensure effective logistic support as well as quality management.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Support the logistics activities of health staff, particularly in relation to the purchasing of medicines, supplies and equipment for the assigned health facilities and activities.
• Review overall project logistic plans and budgeting for field activities associated donor requirements and provide guidance to the Nutrition and Health team and seconded SMoH field staffs in their delivery of those requirements.
• Promote and use the AAH intranet and other operating procedures.
• Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor requirements and in accordance with AAH, country and international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards.
• Support the implementation of the AAH Health and Nutrition monitoring systems and record keeping methods that support routine data collection, analysis and reporting in line with the organization and donor expectations.

Objective 4

• Ensure appropriate financial management, coordination and effective communication

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop budget forecast in reference to the detailed nutrition and health implementation work plan
• Develop monthly budget forecast and quarterly budget forecast with support from ERR PM and Deputy Managers.
• Develop appropriate and supportive communication structures with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs) in line with AAH procedures and communication policy.
• Support the regional Nutrition and Health coordination team to advance existing partnerships with Key UN agencies (UNFPA, WHO), NGOs and INGOS as well as the SMoH/SPHCDA at both national and LGA level.
• Participate in Nutrition and Health coordination meetings, AAH internal trainings, and other working groups, representing AAH and feeding back on relevant issues.

Objective 5

• Performance Management

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with HR for necessary staff meeting, performance review, appraisals.
• Communicate Action Against Hunger performance standards and expectations to team members which includes ; 10 minutes monthly conversation, 3 months/end of probation performance appraisal and annual/ end of contract appraisal.
• Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.
• Contribute to the professional development and improvement of team members by providing support.

Position Requirements
Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine/Public Health/Nursing or related field
• Certificate in Project Management for development will be an added advantage

Skills And Experience
Essential:

• 3 years’ experience in the Primary Health Care system
• Good understanding of Nigerian health system structure
• The previous role at coordination/supervisory level is required
• Fluency in spoken and written English language and Hausa language will be added advantage
• Working knowledge of MS office

Preferred:

• Work experience in humanitarian settings
• Work experience with government health care system is an added advantage
• Experience of working in partnership with or directly with the Ministry of Health is preferable
• Ability to plan and organize work independently with appropriate follow-through while paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.
• Ability to delegate and follow up of task among teams
• Ability to manage a wide range of stakeholders for collaboration, coordination, and consultation

Basic Salary

• NGN 308,589 per month