Country: Uganda
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is due to implement a district health systems strengthening project in West Nile with a similar intervention already running in Karamoja in partnership with UNICEF. The purpose of the project is to support the district health systems in service planning, implementation, support supervision, quality improvement and information management and reporting leading to sustainable increase in access to health services especially maternal, neonatal, adolescent, nutrition and EMTCT services and stronger district health systems. The project will focus on strategies and delivery platforms that have potential to reach the most vulnerable children in both host communities and refugee settlements. Districts with refugees will receive support in line with the Refugee and Host Population Empowerment (ReHoPE) strategy, in order to deliver government-led, multi sector actions directed to both host communities and refugees.
JOB TITLE Nutritionists (6 positions)
JOB LOCATION Uganda, West Nile
START DATE August 2017
QUALIFICATION 11-12 months
REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics/ Food Science and Technology or equivalent nutrition qualifications. At least 2 years core experience in nutrition (IMAM/IYCF) programming and management with demonstrated supervisory function. Knowledge of the nutrition landscape in West Nile and in working with district local governments will be an added advantage. Ability to communicate with clarity in speaking and writing; knowledge of the Uganda national health policies, national nutrition policies, strategies and structures.
FUNCTION
Support the district improve the quality of IMAM reporting, planning for and distribution of nutrition supplies and monitoring and supervision of nutrition activities in the district. Provide capacity building for health facility staff to manage acute malnutrition. Ensure availability of job aides and reference materials.
How to apply:
The Human Resource Officer, Doctors with Africa CUAMM P.O. Box 7214 Kampala or Arua CUAMM Office.
Email applications: uganda@cuamm.org are preferred and must have the following
subject: “Applications June 2017.” Emails and attachments must not exceed 2MB otherwise they will be rejected by server.
For clarifications Phone: 031-2260097.