HEALTH AND NUTRITION OFFICER

Country Office: Ethiopia

Work Base: KURMUK, ASSOSA ZONE, BGRS.

Availability: As Soon As Possible

Contract Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension

Female Candidates are Highly Encouraged to Apply

About Premier Urgency International

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. 

PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity. 

PUI in Ethiopia:

Following the north Ethiopia conflict which erupted in 2020 and the reports of recurrent drought which is affecting the life and livelihood of millions in different regions of Ethiopia, PUI decided to contribute its part to address the humanitarian needs triggered by both manmade and natural disasters. PUI has been registered with FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organization (ACSO) since June 22, 2022, to enable the organization to operate legally in the country.

Since then PUI has been providing humanitarian assistance in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz Regional States addressing the needs of population affected by both manmade and natural disasters. The organization has been exploring the potential gaps in terms of humanitarian assistance in the regions where it is currently intervening and other regions. 

The current projects in Afar and Benishangul Gumuz regions are mainly focusing on creating better access to health and nutrition services for conflict and drought affected population. PUI is working in collaboration with local health authorities in providing support to revitalize the conflict affected health systems in those regions. In Metekel zone of BGRS, PUI is supporting Debatie health centre, and its cluster health posts, while in Afar, PUI is supporting Abala hospital nutrition program in Abala town of Afar region Kilbati Rasu zone and a health centre in Dallo woreda in same zone. PUI is also implementing nutrition programs in two health centres of Abala woreda.   

PUI is expanding its scope of operations in the regions where it is currently active and other regions. Part of this strategy includes its plan to reach out to more woredas in Metekel zone of BGRS including Bullen and Dangur woredas in addition to Debatie woreda in 2024 and expand to refugee camps in Assosa zone, Kurmuk transit camp.

For this purpose, PUI is actively recruiting new staff in various disciplines of health for the new CDCs funded project in refugee camps in Assosa zone.   

Overall Objective:

The Health and Nutrition Officer is responsible for the effective, qualitative and efficient implementation of all Health activities in the health facility supported by PUI by providing technical support for MOH staff and supervision of the PUI technical team in the health facility.  Under the direct supervision of the Health Project Manager, the health facility supervisor plans, supervises and ensure execution of all the health and nutrition activities. S/he ensures that the staff follows Ethiopia MOH guidelines and universal standards to ensure quality and continuity of care. 

Tasks and Responsibilities 

Mentor the health workers at the health facilities in the intervention area

• Identifies training needs, reports them to the health project manager, and participates in the development of modules and provides training courses
• Assess the needs of supplies in terms of drugs, consumables and medical equipment.
• Prepare and carry out training and retraining for health care personnel.
• To ensure formative supervision sessions in the. These supervisions concern the entire minimum activity package, as part of a fixed strategy.
• Collect and analyze the health indicators and provide feedback on this data.
• Make sure that all PUI supported departments of the health facilities have necessary supplies to perfom their task
• Work closely with health project manager to ensure timely request of supplies for the health facilities
• Follow up and ensure propoer use of national and/or international standards and protocols by facility staff
• In collaboration with the MOH facility in-charge to ensure/set up effective patient flow system
• Provide orientation on data collection tools for the health staff and ensure their supply regularily
• In collaboration with MOH facility in-charge, advise,organize patient referrals when necessary
• Compile and submit the data from each department to the health project manager in a weekly base   

2. Planning and organization of activities 

• Ensure the follow-up of the activity schedule in collaboration with his line supervisor;
• Participate in weekly meetings and adapt the activity schedule to possible changes in context;

• Participate in the development and implementation of any medical activity that is part of the PUI program or in response to an unforeseen situation;

3. Represent the organization to partners

• To present the project and ensure the link with the various local partners;
• Ensure a good relationship between the team and the target population;
• Collaborate with other actors working in the different under supervision.

• Elaborate the reports necessary for the project: supervision report, monthly reports etc….

4. Other tasks

• Participate in PUI project team meetings and strategic thinking.
• Participate in meetings organized by PUI.

• Contribute to the safety monitoring of the zone by reporting to his/her line supervisor any safety related constraints.

 OUR COMMITMENTS

• Première Urgence Internationale sees diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses among its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action and therefore compels itself to the strict observance of the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.  
• Première Urgence Internationale applies a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable persons. It engages all its staff to promote, disseminate and respect the principles set out in its ethical charter.
• Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it. 

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Degree in Public Health officer, Nursing, or other Health science studies 
• Public Health with clinical experience 
• Similar experience of 3 years and above. .
• Humanitarians experience 2 years or above

• Working experience in Metekel zone of BGRS

Required knowledge & skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of the health system and the Ethiopian context.

Language:

• English, Amharic, and any other local language.

Expected personal characteristics:

• Good communication skills, diplomacy, and a solution-oriented attitude 
• Curiosity and interest in the organization’s activities
• Good ability to manage deadlines in emergency response contexts (stress resistance)
• Honesty, integrity
• Adaptability, flexibility
• Autonomy, sense of initiative and anticipation
• Punctuality                                           

How To Apply

If you are interested, please send your application composed of nonreturnable CV, Covering Letter with “HEALTH AND NUTRITION OFFICER” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants to the following address:

Through www.ethiojobs.net

Deadline: Monday June 02, 2025

NB: Only short-listed applicants will be, communicated on and selection process includes technical test and an interview.