Job
Title: Nutrition Advisor
Title: Nutrition Advisor
Duty
Station: Mbarara,
Uganda.
Station: Mbarara,
Uganda.
Reports
to: Technical
Manager
to: Technical
Manager
Organisation: John Snow, Inc (JSI)
About
USAID Project:
USAID Project:
JSI has received funding
from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to
implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition
Globally (SPRING) Project to work in the Southwest of Uganda with a focus on
strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities,
and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen food
fortification efforts nationally.
from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to
implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition
Globally (SPRING) Project to work in the Southwest of Uganda with a focus on
strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities,
and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen food
fortification efforts nationally.
Job
Summary: The Nutrition
Advisor provides technical assistance and support to SPRING/Uganda towards
accomplishing its country goal, objectives and targets. The Nutrition Advisor
works in close collaboration with the Program Manager and other SPRING/Uganda
country program technical and administrative staff. The Nutrition Advisor
directs all nutrition and Quality Improvement technical assistance to project
staff, implementing partners, districts, health facilities and other relevant
stakeholders. The Nutrition Advisor supervises the Nutrition Specialists.
Summary: The Nutrition
Advisor provides technical assistance and support to SPRING/Uganda towards
accomplishing its country goal, objectives and targets. The Nutrition Advisor
works in close collaboration with the Program Manager and other SPRING/Uganda
country program technical and administrative staff. The Nutrition Advisor
directs all nutrition and Quality Improvement technical assistance to project
staff, implementing partners, districts, health facilities and other relevant
stakeholders. The Nutrition Advisor supervises the Nutrition Specialists.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership:
- ·
In
consultation with the SPRING/Uganda Program and Technical Managers and other
technical staff, define SPRING/Uganda nutrition strategy that addresses
stunting and anemia. - ·
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. - ·
Develop
and sustain partner relationships, including with academic institutions and
technical institutions working in nutrition. - ·
In
consultation with the Technical Manager, represent SPRING/Uganda in technical
coordination meetings and forums within the districts, region and country, as
needed. - ·
Play
an active role in development of nutrition guidelines and program
standards/tools. - ·
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. - ·
Provide
technical leadership at the district level to assist the districts in
developing an approach to guidethe implementation of nutrition interventions. - ·
Work
closely with Strategic Information team to monitor performance against set
indicators and document best practices. - ·
Oversee
the implementation of scopes of work agreed with sub-grantees.
2. Capacity Building for
Quality Nutrition Program:
Quality Nutrition Program:
- ·
Support
the establishment and operationalization of Quality Improvement systems at
operational levels. - ·
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. - ·
Work
with Strategic Information team to develop a systematic approach to document
processes, including costing and scaling up of nutrition interventions. - ·
Ensure
that technical approaches for scaling up nutrition services build on in-country
capacity to ensure sustainability of services.
3. Program Operations
Support:
Support:
- ·
Provide
timely reports, documents and proposals to the Technical Manager. - ·
Review
and refine documents/outputs produced by consultants and other SPRING/Uganda
staff. - ·
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. - ·
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. - ·
Contribute
to the development of technical resource materials, including guidelines,
training manuals, curricula and job aids, as necessary.
4. Human Resources
Management:
Management:
- ·
Directly
supervise and provide technical guidance and mentorship/coaching to the all
SPRING/Uganda nutrition technical specialists working at district levels. - ·
Working
with other SPRING/Uganda staff, organize regular team building activities with
nutrition technical staff. - ·
Participate
in the identification, recruitment and management of consultants for research,
design of documents and other relevant tasks, as necessary.
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
Skills & Experience:
- ·
Masters’
degree in Human Nutrition; Public Health or closely related fields. - ·
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. - ·
Experience
working in health and nutrition quality improvement programs including NACS,
IMAM, ENAs and IYCF. - ·
Excellent
English written and oral communication skills and the ability to write for a
range of audiences and purposes, including superior presentation skills. - ·
Demonstrated
ability to initiate and manage significant technical activities, including
designing activities, mobilizing resources, identifying and managing partners,
and reporting. - ·
Strong
initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and
effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project. - ·
Ability
to effectively work independently and outside of conventional office
environments, if needed. - ·
Ability
to work effectively in a team consisting of people with different technical
backgrounds and with varying levels of technical training. - ·
Demonstrated
managerial, supervisory and interpersonal skills, including the ability to
facilitate relationships, interact effectively with clients and colleagues, and
mentor junior technical staff. - ·
Ability
to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and
effectively communicate these using print, electronic, and presentation media. - ·
Proven
track record that demonstrates leadership skills, project management, budget
and resource management experience, and client relationship management
capability. - ·
Experience
working across multiple sub agreements and partners; ability to work well with
people at all levels. - ·
Must
be authorized to work in Uganda.
How
to Apply:
to Apply:
If you deem yourself ideal
for this job opportunity, then send your application to:
for this job opportunity, then send your application to:
The Country Manager
SPRING Uganda
JSI Research and Training
Institute
Institute
Block 01 Plot 295, Kaciika,
Kacence,
Kacence,
Mbarara – Uganda
Tel +256 (486) 660012
OR on 2nd Floor, UHMG
House,
House,
Plot 20 – 21/27 – 28,
Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda,
Martyrs Crescent, Ntinda,
Kampala – Uganda.
Or by e-mail to: [email protected]
Deadline:
Monday, 29th April, 2013 by 1.00pm.
Monday, 29th April, 2013 by 1.00pm.
SPRING will contact only
the short-listed applicants.
the short-listed applicants.
Those who do not hear from
us by 13th May 2013
should consider their applications as unsuccessful.
us by 13th May 2013
should consider their applications as unsuccessful.
NB: JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing
equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees
without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion,
gender, disability, marital status, genetic information, or political
affiliation in any employment decisions.
Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing
equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees
without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion,
gender, disability, marital status, genetic information, or political
affiliation in any employment decisions.
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