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• Identify and build strategic networks with other actors
  to support the district in
  implementation of MNCH strategies including Malaria and Nutrition
  programming, community systems strengthening and Health Advocacy
• Provide overall leadership, management and guidance to
  the development of project designs and Annual Operation Plans of EAMNCH
  project and technical advice to other nutrition projects
• Work in cooperation with the Ministry of Health to
  improve government interventions in the area of MNCH and nutrition
• Representation and advocacy for World Vision and other
  MNCH/nutrition programming at National Level forums
• Work with line World Vision staff and district partners
  to technically interpret the MNCH technical approaches in the EAMNCH
  proposal to facilitate implementation of key activities.
• Strengthen the Internal coordination with other World
  Vision projects in the district such as HIV/AIDS, Food security and WASH
• Provide technical guidance to the field team and monitor
  implementation of MNCH activities
• Ensure World Vision’s institutional learning and
  experiences in MNCH activities feed into EAMNCH’s program development and
  vice versa.
• Facilitate effective monitoring, documentation and
  reporting, incompliance with agreed standards
• Manage, supervise and build capacity of staff in project
  development, management and implementation.
• Manage project finances and assets

• Degree in Nursing, Environmental Health, Public Health
  or any related discipline.
• Has experience in 
  and an in-depth understanding of working with the Ministry of
  Health and Local Governments
• At least 3 years of technical health project management
  experience in nutrition programming, preferably focused on maternal,
  newborn and child health.
• Has experience in working with communities with good
  knowledge of Public Health System and structures
• Strong policy analysis and advocating skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a facilitative and
  participative approach. 
• Superior communication skills – ability to coordinate
  people at all levels – government partners, donors, communities and staff
  with diplomacy, tact and collaboration.
• Good budget management skills 
• A mature and committed Christian, able to stand above
  denominational diversities.

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