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  In
  consultation with the SPRING/Uganda Program and Technical Managers and other
  technical staff, define SPRING/Uganda nutrition strategy that addresses
  stunting and anemia.
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  Refine
  strategies and manage the implementation of the Partnership for HIV Free
  Survival (PHFS) as well as the integrated management of acute malnutrition
  (IMAM) at the health facility level.
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  Develop
  and sustain partner relationships, including with academic institutions and
  technical institutions working in nutrition.
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  In
  consultation with the Technical Manager, represent SPRING/Uganda in technical
  coordination meetings and forums within the districts, region and country, as
  needed.
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  Play
  an active role in development of nutrition guidelines and program
  standards/tools.
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  Work
  closely with the social and behavior change communication (SBCC) Advisor in
  planning, implementing and monitoring of nutrition actions in community
  mobilization and advocacy efforts and is supporting SPRING district nutrition
  teams.
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  Provide
  technical leadership at the district level to assist the districts in
  developing an approach to guidethe implementation of nutrition interventions.
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  Work
  closely with Strategic Information team to monitor performance against set
  indicators and document best practices.
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  Oversee
  the implementation of scopes of work agreed with sub-grantees.

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  Support
  the establishment and operationalization of Quality Improvement systems at
  operational levels.
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  Ensure
  application and utilization of evidence-based program standards/tools (e.g.
  NACS framework, infant and young child feeding (IYCF), essential nutrition
  actions (ENAs) and essential hygiene actions.
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  Work
  with Strategic Information team to develop a systematic approach to document
  processes, including costing and scaling up of nutrition interventions.
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  Ensure
  that technical approaches for scaling up nutrition services build on in-country
  capacity to ensure sustainability of services.

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  Provide
  timely reports, documents and proposals to the Technical Manager.
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  Review
  and refine documents/outputs produced by consultants and other SPRING/Uganda
  staff.
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  Work
  with other technical team members to identify opportunities for further
  strengthening of District Health Teams, health systems and community services
  for uptake of nutrition services.
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  Work
  with the Technical Manager and Strategic Information team to design and support
  the implementation of nutrition learning and the research agenda for
  SPRING/Uganda.
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  Contribute
  to the development of technical resource materials, including guidelines,
  training manuals, curricula and job aids, as necessary.

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  Directly
  supervise and provide technical guidance and mentorship/coaching to the all
  SPRING/Uganda nutrition technical specialists working at district levels.
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  Working
  with other SPRING/Uganda staff, organize regular team building activities with
  nutrition technical staff.
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  Participate
  in the identification, recruitment and management of consultants for research,
  design of documents and other relevant tasks, as necessary.

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  Masters’
  degree in Human Nutrition; Public Health or closely related fields.
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  At
  least 5 years of proven experience in implementing community and facility based
  maternal and child health nutrition, HIV and AIDS, or other health-related work
  required.
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  Experience
  working in health and nutrition quality improvement programs including NACS,
  IMAM, ENAs and IYCF.
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  Excellent
  English written and oral communication skills and the ability to write for a
  range of audiences and purposes, including superior presentation skills.
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  Demonstrated
  ability to initiate and manage significant technical activities, including
  designing activities, mobilizing resources, identifying and managing partners,
  and reporting.
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  Strong
  initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and
  effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.
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  Ability
  to effectively work independently and outside of conventional office
  environments, if needed.
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  Ability
  to work effectively in a team consisting of people with different technical
  backgrounds and with varying levels of technical training.
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  Demonstrated
  managerial, supervisory and interpersonal skills, including the ability to
  facilitate relationships, interact effectively with clients and colleagues, and
  mentor junior technical staff.
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  Ability
  to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and
  effectively communicate these using print, electronic, and presentation media.
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  Proven
  track record that demonstrates leadership skills, project management, budget
  and resource management experience, and client relationship management
  capability.
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  Experience
  working across multiple sub agreements and partners; ability to work well with
  people at all levels.
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  Must
  be authorized to work in Uganda.

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