Sector Manager - Nutrition & Health At Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

Job Title: Sector Manager - Nutrition & Health

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Job Type:  Full Time 

Department: Programmes - Health and Nutrition 

Level: Manager/Supervisor

Job Summary

The position is based in Maiduguri, Borno state and reports directly to the Project Manager. The Sector Manager - Nutrition and Health will be responsible for the overall management and technical support of organization's OFDA funded Health and Nutrition interventions in the North East region of Nigeria.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the short and long range plans for delivery of project services, and provide guidance to AAH’s Nutrition and Health staff in the management of project interventions and/or activities for effective project impact.
• Work with project team to develop overall detailed project implementation plan for nutrition and health component in line with predefined project implementation work plan.
• Manage the assigned Nutrition and Health project interventions in order to meet the project objectives within budget and the allotted time frame and report promptly any operational concerns (e.g. projected failure to meet objectives; increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under spending on project budget).
• Manage the performance and identification of training needs, propose training plan to the Regional Health and Nutrition Coordinator, direct line Manager as well as with other supportive departments.
• Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor requirements and in accordance with AAH, country and international standards i.e. SPHERE and HAP standards.
• Ensure appropriate financial management, coordination and effective communication.
• Establish performance objectives, provide feedback, identify strengths and areas for professional improvement.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Nutrition/Nursing or Medicine or public health. Certificate in project management for development professionals will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in primary health care and maternal health in the humanitarian context.
• Previous experience in CMAM and IYCF program.
• Previous experience in a managerial role.
• Ability to plan and organize work Independent with appropriate follow through while paying close attention to detail and can read and abstract information from a variety of formats.
• Ability to work under pressure and react according to evolving context/situation.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
• Excellent skills in report writing.
• Excellent Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere and HAP Standards.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa and English.
• Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

Application Deadline

The deadline for this position is Tuesday, 18 September, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Please note that advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested persons should click here to apply

Good Luck!!!