Nutritionist, Somalia (IMC)

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Nutritionist
International Medical Corps (IMC)
Closing date: 06 Sep 2010
Location: Somalia - Sool and Sanaag Region

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in areas worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at high risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/SCOPE OF WORK:
1. Ensure that the Community Therapeutic Care (CTC) program in Sanaag and Sool region is in line with international standards
2. Training of program staff in the management of CTC program
3. Develop tool for monitoring and evaluation of the program
4. Over see the acquisition of appropriate nutrition education materials
5. Where feasible ensure the participation of program staff, beneficiary communities and other stake holders in decision making, program development and monitoring of activities.
6. Develop a strategy for adoption of locally available food for use in the nutrition program
7. Represent IMC in coordination meeting with other agencies

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Nurse/Nutritionist or Nutritionist with a post-graduate nursing or primary health care or public health degree desirable.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience in an international setting including management of CTC programs
3. Knowledge and experience with food security, nutritional surveillance and feeding programs.
4. Computer literate; proficient with using email, Windows 2000, Office 2000 including Access, and EPI Info.
5. Experience in design and delivery of training activities for technical health staff or community based health workers.

OTHER COMMENTS:
1. Previous work experience in Somalia will be essential
2. Strong commitment to capacity building, teamwork and collaboration with national staff.
3. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
4. Ability to work in remote and insecure environment.
5. Cultural sensitivity.
6. Flexibility, creativity and ability to work with limited resources.
How to apply
To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at www.InternationalMedicalCorps.org and complete the online employment application form found under the tab "Work with Us". Please reference ReliefWeb.

Reference Code: RW_883SFF-78