Health and Nutrition Assistant

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

% of time

Activity

70%

The key responsibilities of the Health and Nutrition Assistant is to support the implementation of the WVA’s health and nutrition projects which include:

1. Health and Nutrition Service Delivery:
• Support the provision of health and Nutrition services through static health centers and mobile health and nutrition teams.
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of medical and non-medical supplies to health facilities.
• Monitor and supervise the quality of health services provided to ensure adherence to project standards.
2. Training Facilitation:
• Facilitate the organization and delivery of training sessions for health personnel.
• Support the Health and Nutrition Officer/coordinator and health sector team in providing ongoing mentoring and capacity-building initiatives for health staff.
3. Referral System Management:
• Coordinate the referral of critical patients to appropriate secondary and tertiary care facilities.
• Follow up on referred cases to ensure they receive proper medical care and support.
4. Supervision:
• Supervise the distribution and use of medical and nutrition supplies in health facilities.
• Monitor the implementation of health activities and ensure compliance with project plans and guidelines.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess the needs and performance of health personnel and provide necessary support.

20%

Data Collection and Reporting:

Ø  Collect and compile health-related data from health facilities, including treatment records, nutrition reports.

Ø  Ensure accurate and timely submission of reports to the Health and Nutrition Officer/Coordinator and HMIS staff.

Ø  Provide success stories from Health and Nutrition interventions

10%

Documentation of best practices for learning purposes and increase program visibility

Other

·       Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards

·       Adhere to WV accountability standards

·       To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of the designated province’s urban and rural interventions

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or

Certification

• Graduated from Medical faculty (MD)

Required Professional Experience 

1.     At least 2 years’ experience in provision of BPHS services and understanding of how health facility operates. 

2.     good report writing skills.

            3.     Ability to engage with different stakeholders and partners in the project site.  

            4.     Must have good attention to detail and work accuracy.

Required Language(s)

1.     Fluency in local languages, both written and spoken

2.     Fluency in English.

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

The position is based in Herat province, The position holder must travel to all targeted districts.

Position’s physical requirements

Ability to travel regularly to various project sites within the designated province, often in remote and hard-to-reach areas. Capability to work long hours, including field visits and community engagement activities, which may involve walking or standing for extended periods. General good health to cope with the demands of the job.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

·       Excellent English speaking and writing skills,

·       Demonstrable experience in child protection, child rights

·       Strong monitoring skills

·       Interpersonal, management and conflict resolution skills.

·       Communication skills and knowledge of local communities.

·       Understanding of Child Protection issues

·       Understanding of Gender issues