Nutrition Projects Managerm - Burao, Somalia (Medair)

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Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair's unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world's most vulnerable.

Closing date: 31 Jan 2010
Location: Somalia - Burao

Location: Based in Burao, Togdheer region, Somaliland with field visits to Cadale project, South Central Somalia (security allowing)

Responsibilities

To manage both the nutrition programme in partnership with SAACID and another programme in partnership with a local NGO. To provide technical support to national medical staff for the implementation of high-quality care in all projects. To manage the necessary drugs and equipment for both projects, ensuring availability and appropriate usage. To anticipate, plan, and share in the development of new health project proposals in collaboration with SAACID and other partners.

Programme / Project Overview

Health, nutrition, WatSan and hygiene/health education programme in Cadale District including rehabilitation of existing Medical Centre and rural health posts. Health (education, EPI and TBAs), nutrition (CTC programme), sanitation and hygiene education programme in Burao, Togdheer region, Somaliland. Potential projects include Emergency Response within Middle Shabelle and surrounding region and/or expansion of initial programmes into rural areas with critical needs and no NGO coverage.

Qualifications

- Nutritionist BSc

Experience

- At least 1 year's experience working as a Nutritionist
- Flexible, able to work and live in basic living conditions in a changing environment
- Personal awareness of own stress indicators

Medair standard working requirements for the field

- Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field
- Strong adherence to Medair values
- Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
- Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty
- Single or married - without children, no dependent children
- Successful completion of Medair's Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)

How to apply
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:

http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/

We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

Reference Code: RW_7YCNVD-78