Health and Nutrition Coordinator

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To lead the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Health & Nutrition programs in affected community of designated province in line with the needs of community, projects target and schedule.

Main responsibilities:

Program Assessment & Design

• Plan and set up health programs (Public Health, MCH, Health and nutrition promotion, SGBV programs).
• Build linkages among  health programs and other programs to maximize integration (e.g. livelihoods, education, child protection and WASH).
• Plan and coordinate health assessments of existing and new project areas in conjunction with DM&E department.
• Contribute to the proposal development in coordination with Health specialist and PDQ department.
• Use assessment and evaluation reports in identifying potential funding opportunities for priority programs and projects that fit within the strategic framework of WV Pakistan 

Management & Monitoring

• Supervise the health staff, including regular appraisals in coordination with HR 
• Compile weekly and monthly progress and technical reports for donors and SMT.
• Establish and maintain World Vision and other best practice standards for health programs.
• Monitor and assist in evaluating health and nutrition program.
• Promote local capacities for peace by periodic analysis of program impact on and potential for conflict between beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, and adjust program accordingly.
• Ensure that gender, disability and protection mainstreamed in all activities and within the community.
• Ensure standardization in all programs, timely purchase and transportation of goods to the project

Coordination

• Liaison and coordination with the DGHS, EDO Health, WHO, UNICEF and NGOs working in
• the same locations to ensure program coherence and avoidance of service gaps and overlap
• Maintain relationships with government, UN and partner agencies
• Engage in health and nutrition cluster activities at district and provincial level

Documentation

• Provide weekly and monthly reports for the health program.
• Provide monthly statistical reports on health program operations.
• Ensure that project narrative and financial reports are completed and forwarded to donors.

Financial Management

• Collaborate with finance regarding development and management of project budgets and timely reporting.
• Ensure expenditures are within budget and in compliance with financial standards.
• Ensure that monthly cash projections are prepared and submitted to finance.
• Coordinate all purchases and requisitions with procurement.

Training

• Assess, design and implement appropriate training programs to equip and upgrade knowledge and skills of health staff.
• Assist coordinators in other sectors in development of appropriate to health, hygiene and nutrition promotion information. 
• Capacity building of health teams with reference to community processes.  Mentor and train WV staff, and mentor and support the staff at partnering health centers.
• Document training program results
• Any other assignment given by the management

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

• MBBS with MPH from a recognized institution is essential
• Operational knowledge of Sphere relief standards & HAP
• Operational knowledge of community based psychosocial support
• Experience of managing MNCH/ health program
• Experience of working with MOH
• Understanding of interagency standards such as MISP, Mental Health Guidelines, Gender guidelines etc
• Good understanding of Human Rights, different approaches of development. Good understanding of Gender and Child rights.
• Knowledge of the geographical location
• Have understanding of Matrix structure and have working in it. Able to identify conflicts and manage them before they escalate
• Understands and values diversity and maximizes diversity to achieve organizational goals
• Broad understanding on health policy and development issues in conflict & post-conflict settings will be an asset
• Have good understanding of the function of support departments
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to operate in administratively self-serviced environment
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to travel to insecure and remote locations