Health and Nutrition Manager

The Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. / Johanniter International Assistance is hiring a Health and Nutrition Manager.

Overall Job Responsibilities

The Health and Nutrition Manager is responsible for the management of Primary Health Care and ‘Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition’ (IMAM) projects in collaboration with partners. The position holder will supervise Health and nutrition interventions: provide specialized inputs into planning, implementation and reporting of health & nutrition interventions in the field; empower health & nutrition staff to implement health & nutrition interventions within quality parameters. S/he will ensure that interventions contribute to Mozambique’s Ministry of Health effort in reducing morbidity and mortality especially among children and women.

Tasks

Provision of technical, administrative and management

• Assist the Health and Nutrition Coordinator in developing and implementing health and nutrition programs.
• Support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of program activities to ensure timely and quality delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field staff on health and nutrition interventions.
• Stay updated with field best practices in health and nutrition and provide advice and guidance as required.
• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information for effective strategic and tactical planning in the health and nutrition departments.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and program review meetings for health and nutrition professionals, community health workers, government health and nutrition staff, and other team members.

Project management and implementation

• Implement planned activities, in collaboration with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, according to a detailed work plan and in line with national and international technical and humanitarian standards, guidelines, and best practices (e.g., Basic Package of Health and Nutrition Services in Primary Health Care, Treatment and Prevention Guidelines, Sphere standards, Do No Harm, Humanitarian Inclusion Standard for Older People and People with Disabilities).
• Track and report on budgets with support from Finance team, manage commodities, and adhere to the technical and financial policies and regulations of Johanniter.
• Prepare periodic activity reports on the implementation and challenges of health and nutrition program interventions.
• Ensure proper and smooth budget management, including the periodic development and monitoring of procurement plans, spending plans, and burn rate monitoring.
• Monitor the effective utilization of program supplies and materials. Collaborate with the Health and Nutrition team to prepare a project procurement plan and follow up on the procurement and delivery of project supplies needed for use in the project.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning

• In conjunction with Health and Nutrition Coordinator, ensure that projects are implemented according to designated log frame and indicators.
• Together with partners and the health and nutrition teams, coordinate monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning of Johanniter, Primary Health Care and Community activities to ensure efficiency, accountability and impact thereby enabling Johanniter to build local influence in health & nutrition initiatives and policy development.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with staff, stakeholders and program participants with the aim of improving the program in future.
• Make sure for all Johanniter implementation sites, health and nutrition information is entered in information Management Systems at government level and other databases as guided by the sector.
• Participate in the design and delivery of robust M&E plans and design/adapt health information systems including surveillance systems for the JIA Health and Nutrition programs.

Representation, liaison and coordination

• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relations with health and nutrition partners, government teams, UN agencies, current and potential donors.
• Represent Johanniter at coordination meetings, workshops, and forums related to health and nutrition.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with relevant government departments, local organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Seek technical assistance from relevant units within Johanniter as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments within Johanniter to ensure integrated program implementation.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with other organizations working in the health and nutrition sector.
• Provide regular updates to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, PMEAL Coordinator, and Senior Program Manager on stakeholder engagements and coordination activities.

Needs assessments

• Take lead in conducting a service availability mapping to inform worthwhile Health and Nutrition interventions, siting of service delivery locations and necessary medical and nutrition supplies and equipment.
• Conduct needs assessments and situation analyses to identify gaps and opportunities for Health and Nutrition interventions.
• Lead the service availability mapping to inform Health and Nutrition interventions, including siting service delivery locations and necessary medical and nutrition supplies and equipment.
• Ensure that assessments are participatory and inclusive, incorporating the perspectives of beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Analyze assessment data to inform program design and decision-making.
• Ensure that assessment findings are documented and disseminated to relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of project proposals based on assessment findings and identified needs.

Human Resource management

• Line manage Health and Nutrition Officers and equip health and nutrition staff with necessary work tools and job aids.
• Recruit and hire Health and Nutrition staff as guided by the HR plan.
• Ascertain the staff training needs, develop a capacity development plan, and participate in staff capacity building.
• Conduct staff performance appraisals and, together with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, guide performance improvement plans where needed.
• Implement HR policies and procedures in collaboration with the HR department.
• Facilitate staff orientation and induction processes.
• Manage staff leave, attendance, and disciplinary matters in line with JIA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with JIA’s code of conduct and organizational policies.

Reporting

• Collect and compile weekly progress updates, monthly progress reports, and quarter and annual donor reports, and submit them to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, PMEAL Coordinator, and Senior Program Manager.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of program activities and outcomes.
• Coordinate with field staff to gather necessary data for reporting.
• Review and verify data accuracy before submission.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for various stakeholders as required.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of program activities and achievements.
• Analyse data and generate reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or related field. Masters of Public Health is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing health & nutrition projects in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience leading teams in project implementation in a complex international development environment and/or conflict zones.
• Experience of working with international humanitarian donors (USAID-BHA, ECHO, GFFO, BMZ, etc.) and knowledge of their specific requirement.
• Proven capacity to negotiate and work with governments and partners at different levels.
• Knowledge of English and Portuguese languages is essential (oral and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, within and outside Johanniter.

Remuneration

• As per JIA’s salary scale range 150,000 MZN to 168,000MZN.

How to Apply

Send your CVs and cover letters and indicating the subject of your email “JIA-MOZ-Health and Nutrition Manager 005/2024”. Johanniter is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women and people with disabilities.

Please note: This Job Description is dynamic and can be adjusted. The employee is obliged, apart from the above-cited tasks, to fulfil – on demand by his/her supervisor – other tasks that belong by its character to his/her post or are necessary due to operational needs.

It is Johanniter’s responsibility to create an environment built on integrity, respect and accountability, in which all staff and volunteers are comfortable to work and feel safe. We have a zero tolerance policy when people cause harm to others. Those who misbehave or are complicit will be held account- able for harmful actions. It is the employee’s responsibility to promote appropriate behaviour and to report infringements that could potentially harm those in our organization’s care and damage the reputation of Johanniter. Those who raise complaints or concerns will be appropriately protected and respected.

Job Location: Pemba, Mozambique

Contract Duration: 1 year, renewable based on performance and funding