Norwegian Church Aid - Health Officer -Mobile Health & Nutrition Team

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is an international non-profit organization mandated to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustice. Guided by its vision of ‘Together for a Just World’, NCA provides humanitarian assistance and supports long-term development. NCA is affiliated with the World Council of Churches and is a member of the ACT Alliance with a presence in 31 countries worldwide. 

In Ethiopia, NCA has been operating since 1974, marking 50 years of service in the country this year. NCA’s programmes are implemented together with local faith-based partners. NCA is a member of various civil society networks, coordination mechanisms, and clusters in Ethiopia. In its current strategic period (2020-2024), NCA Ethiopia implements programmes focused on Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH); Faith-Based Climate Action; Peacebuilding; Gender-Based Violence/Sexual/ Reproductive Health; and Humanitarian Emergency Response.

NCA is a member of the ACT Alliance, a coalition of organizations working together in over 140 countries to create positive and sustainable change in people’s lives.

NCA would like to invite interested and qualified applicants for the below positions for emergency response project in Zata Woreda. The project start date for all the positions will be 20th August 2024.

Reports to:                       Emergency Project Coordinator 

Duty Station:                    Zata Woreda, 

Length of Contract:          9 months 

Basic Salary:                    ETB 46,500

Job Summary: 

The health officer is the team lead for the MHNTs in the assigned Woreda. He/she will be responsible for all aspects of the MHNTs concerning quality service delivery and in line with the national MHNT guidelines. More specifically, the health officer is responsible for adult and under 5 medical consultations, supplies requisitions, capacity building of the teams, coordination with other MHNTs in the Woreda, and timely submission of reports to the Health and Nutrition program Advisor.

Major Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate and lead mobile health and nutrition team.
• Carry out the daily mobile health services in the selected kebeles according to the standard procedure.
• Make sure the necessary supplies are prepositioned and organized for the MHNT service delivery.
• Clinical consultation/examination of sick patients daily.
• Carry out any appropriate and available investigations that may adjust the diagnosis.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic foods according to patients’ diagnosis, age, and weight, and be aware of possible drug interactions.
• Ensure timely consultation and/or referral for complex medical cases which require further investigation and treatment. 
• Ensure that all medicine, and medical supplies, and equipment needed for the activities is available before departure.
• In collaboration with Health and Nutrition PM, MOH HEW, and, the mobile team, contribute to the improvement of the mobile activities by making suggestions, team discussions, and observation of the activities.
• Report any managerial problems to the Health and Nutrition officer and project coordinator.
• Participate in the selection, functionalization, and strengthening of operational sites including a health post in collaboration with the Woreda Health Office.
• Support package for health posts includes service delivery, HEWs capacity development in recording and reporting, active case searching and sensitization, supply, and cold chain management, and model household training. 
• Coordinate Health and Nutrition activities with the team members in operational matters (e.g. Supplies, Fuel, DSA, Stationery, etc). 
• Liaise with local authorities, represent the team in meetings and be responsible for all communications of the team.
• Explain how to take any treatment prescribed and the importance of following them correctly.
• Respect medical confidentiality at all times.
• Document the admission and discharge diagnosis for each patient according to national statistical definitions to enable good analysis by the mobile team.
• Write prescriptions clearly and neatly on health cards on prescription.
• In collaboration with the project Coordinator, facilitate and participate regularly in Woreda-level health and nutrition meetings to be chaired by the Woreda health office and/or Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Office/DPPO.
• Establish and maintain smooth working relationships with concerned staff, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure good communication with the team.
• Work in close collaboration with co-workers as well as with staff of partners and the authority.
• Report problems encountered in the center or within the team to the Health and Nutrition officer.
• Propose solutions to solve any problem faced and report them to the Health and Nutrition officer.
• Participate actively in regular staff meetings.

• Prepare monthly progress reports and any other required documentation for submission to the Project Coordinator.

• Ensure and support the Woreda Health Office (WoHO) staff in reporting, recording, and supply management of OTP and NCA programs.

• Ensure weekly and monthly reports are submitted to the project coordinator using the appropriate format (narrative and statistics with database). 

• Ensure that program participants and stakeholders have clear information about the program activities as appropriate and relevant to them.

• At all times, adhere to the policies and guidelines of NCA.

• Support on cascading induction on mainstreaming gender, protection, accountability, HIV/AIDS, and equality to other project staff.

• Committed to NCA’s vision, mission, and core values.

• Ensure proper documentation of good practices, success stories, and challenges for learning and sharing.

• Follow appropriate protocols and guidelines - National.
• Ensure any investigations carried out are marked on the health care or admission chart.
• Participate in the weekly/ monthly data compilation and reporting of Mobile activities.
• Prepare both weekly and monthly reports regarding your activities, identified, problems, and proposed solutions for your immediate supervisor and program coordinator (if he/she needs it).
• Ensure timely requests for drugs, supplies, and other program items.

• BSc in Public Health/Nursing with 7 years of relevant experience. 
• Minimum 3 years experience in a health facility setup.
• NGO experience in emergency projects is an advantage.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Good negotiation skills with the government and other agencies.

How To Apply

Interested applicants are required to send their application, CV, and other supportive documents via hermela@ethiojobs.net. 

N.B.: 

• Registration date will be starting from 29th July 2024 to 4th August 2024.

• Enquiry by phone is not accepted.

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted via telephone & email.

• NCA is an equal-opportunity organization.

• Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

• Applicants must attach their identification card.

• We kindly ask you to carefully read the  ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation, and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for the above positions, you will be asked to complete and sign our Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy. 

• In accordance with the core humanitarian principles, NCA implements a range of safeguards to prevent or reduce the possibility of humanitarian aid falling into the wrong hands. This includes those individuals and groups who are subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council. As part of this process, NCA will screen the details of the successful candidates for this post against the sanctions lists maintained by the UN and by some of NCA's governmental donors.