Job Summary
The intern assists in liaison with the District health Office (DHO) will be responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring and reporting of Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) activities for children 6-23 months in all participating health facilities and respective catchments in his/ her district in support to the Catholic Relief Servicesโ (CRS) work serving the poor and vulnerable and ensuring quality of implementation and strengthening of government supplementary feeding program structures.
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Roles and Key Responsibilities
Support the district coordination and implementation of all assigned project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.ย Data Managementย Monitor and report on any district challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.ย Support district accountability through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting partners in their efforts to collect and analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with local partner(s) to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.ย Collect information on district government staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of TSFP implementing structures and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.ย Monitor implementation of the TSFP program quality Facilitate training and work closely with Health staff at Health facilities, Health centers, and the district level. Organize bi-weekly and monthly overview and reports of TSFP. Ensure children discharged from NRU are transferred to TSFP to continue their treatment. Adherence to medical and nutritional treatment protocols and procedures for children and infants in TSFP. Ensuring availability of TSFP tools at participating health facilities. In liaison with the District nutritionist, facilitate quality reports from Health facilities, cross-checking for completeness and accuracy. In liaison with the District Nutritionist, facilitate the screening of children for further referrals. Participate in capacity-building training, in health education sessions, and ENA/BCC applicationFacilitate follow-up of absentees/defaulters and keep a current record of both children and TSFP staff.
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Preferred Qualifications
Bachelorโs degree in Nursing, Public Health, Nutrition or other related fieldsSupervisory Responsibilitiesย
Key Working Relationships:ย ย
Internal : Head of Health and Nutrition, CRS district officers, MEAL Lead, MEAL officer.ย
Externalย MoH district teamsย
WHAT WE OFFER
CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.ย Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.ย CRSยด work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.ย Catholic Relief Servicesย works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. ย Catholic Relief Servicesโย relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.ย We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRSโ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.ย The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRSยด Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer:ย This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.ย
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidateโs ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.ย ย All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.