Health and Nutrition Team Leader

Background of IRC:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities that support them, as well as with those who remain within their homes and communities. At-work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. IRC leads the way from harm to home. Began work in Ethiopia, 1999 in response to severe drought that happened in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Currently, providing assistance in ten different regions implementing emergency and development programs in health, water and sanitation, economic recovery and development (ERD), women’s protection and empowerment, education, child protection, and multi-sectoral emergency response.

Job Overview/Summary: 

The MHNT Team leader is a member of the IRC health team and will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the IRCs MHNTs activities in Afder zone Charati woreda, Gota Biki and Erer of Siti zone.  He/She will primarily coordinate and implement effective medical logistics for the emergency health and nutrition program, from strategic design to implementation of a timely and appropriate medical supplies’ management, in line with organizational and international standards. The position’s role within the broader Department, Office, Program and/or Project

Major Responsibilities:

• MHNT Team leader is responsible for managing all tasks related to the MHNT program service delivery.
• Responsible for team plan movement and ensure all service package components of the MHNT are delivered.
• She/He specifically responsible for adults and under five-year medical consultation and nutrition service package and supported by the two health extension workers.
• Responsible for all quarterly supplies-related issues (In/Out & stock balance) & timely flag of shortage.
• Responsible for vehicle utilization, administrative management including fuel & travels, leave balance and arrangement for the team, and supporting the team capacity (WoHo staff, HEWs and other Nurses)
• Responsible for the link between the team and the zonal/woreda administrations, WorHO and service recipient community
• Attend necessary meetings within the woreda during emergencies, planning, responding, and monitoring.
• Ensure other team members are doing the correct tally, recording, registering, and filing.
• Ensures that  Health and Nutrition interventions are utilized as per the standard protocols, policies, and guidelines of MoH and WHO.
• Verify, compile, and share complete timely reports to woreda and the regional data manager.
• Early communicate any shortfalls (programmatic and administrative issues to ZHB &/or supporting partners.
• Represent IRC at Health and Nutrition coordination, and task force meetings at Woreda and Zonal level.
• Ensure other team members are doing the correct tally, recording, registering, and filing. Support the goals, objectives, and activities of the health projects are met by working with team members, partners, and clients.
• Ensure SRH, Mental health, HIV/AIDS, and other health-related programs are properly implemented in high quality and are based on standard protocol.
• Ensures that  Health and Nutrition interventions are utilized as per the standard protocols, policies, and guidelines of MoH and WHO.
• Collect data from the team members and share with Sr. health officer and Health and Nutrition Manager on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Supervise and evaluate the activities of MHNT teams and provide immediate feedback.
• Ensure that client feedback is collected; responses are provided; and client reach is captured and updated frequently.
• Work with MHNT Nurse, MHNT Midwife, Sr. health officer & Health and nutrition Manager, Admin, Finance, and supply chain based in Hawassa.
• Work with Woreda Health Offices, Zonal health desk, Health extension workers and/ or CHVs and health staff of the two health facilities, and other IPs.
• In addition to IRC core values/competencies: diligence, attention to critical details, a keen sense of work priorities, and resourcefulness in obtaining and researching meaningful information.
• Meets timelines for all reporting and delivery of outputs; Results-based attitude, as well as excellent organization skills.

Safeguarding Responsibilities: -

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion, and cohesion in IRC [team/office]
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue, and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Educational Requirements:

• Public Health/MPH (Senior Clinical/Public Nurse or above).

Preferred experience & skills:

• Minimum work experience of 2 years for BSc Degree, 1 years for MPH/MSc Degree holders
• NGO experience in emergency health response project activities is preferable. Demonstrable experience in working with communities in participatory approaches and capacity building of health centers.
• Basic supervisory/managerial skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to prioritize and deliver on time.
• Strong analytic problem-solving skills Ability to work both independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional global team structure.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• NGO experience in emergency health response project activities is preferable.
• Demonstrable experience in working with communities in participatory approaches and capacity building of health centers.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the implementation of emergency health response projects.
• Good technical and report writing skills with computer skills and knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, punctual and able to constructively address gaps and weaknesses.

Language Skills: 

• English language speaking and writing capability are mandatory plus local language is advantageous.

Certificates or Licenses:

• Professional Licenses and other training on thematic areas and certificates are advantageous.

How to apply:

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are encouraged to apply only through the below IRC On-line recruitment website: 

IRC Career Site: -

Please include 3 references from current and former employers.

Applications will not be returned. IRC discourages phone calls or personal visits.

Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be shortlisted and contacted.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your application letter/cover letter must include the following information.

• Name of the position you have applied for
• Date of application
• Summary of your qualifications and experience
• Motivation/objective of why you have applied for the job
• Permanent Address and present address (if different from permanent) and telephone number if possible also email address
• Disclose any family relationships with existing IRC employees.

IRC is an equal employment opportunity employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC strives to build a diverse and inclusive team at all levels who as individuals, and as a group, embody our culture statement creating a working environment characterized by critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity for us to achieve our aspirations as a team and deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity Anti-Retaliation and Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols, and other supportive benefits and allowances.