Field-Level Nutrition Expert

About this role

HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT AND ANTI MALARIA ASSOCIATION/HDAMA External Vacancy Announcement for the three Positions mentioned below for the Newly Funded Ethiopian Humanitarian Fund (EHF) Project which is going to be implemented in South Wollo, Ambassel Woreda. The office of the recruited employees will be located in Wuchalie town. Background Health Development and Anti Malaria Association (HDAMA), has been re-registered with Proclamation No. 1113/2009 as not for profit, nongovernmental and local organization committed to prevent and control the spread of malaria, HIV/AIDs, climate related and communicable diseases, and reproductive health problems. Job Title: Field-Level Nutrition Expert Level of Effort: 100% Duration: 11 months Position Summary The Field-Level Nutrition Expert leads the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of nutrition interventions in Ambase Woreda, South Wollo. The role supports the EHF project coordinator and works closely with WASH, nutrition, and multipurpose cash assistance teams, woreda offices, health facilities, community structures, and implementing partners. The position focuses on strengthening community- and facility-based nutrition services, ensuring timely availability and appropriate use of nutrition commodities, and improving the identification, referral, and treatment of children with severe and moderate acute malnutrition (SAM and MAM), as well as the nutritional support provided to pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children under five. Key Activities and Responsibilities Nutrition intervention planning and coordination Coordinate the implementation of project nutrition activities in line with EHF priorities, approved work plans, national guidelines, and CMAM/IMAM protocols Work with the EHF project coordinator, WASH and multipurpose cash assistance teams, woreda health offices, health facilities, and community representatives to align nutrition activities with the broader emergency response. Participate in woreda-level coordination meetings and share updates on service coverage, nutrition needs, commodity availability, implementation challenges, and response priorities. Support facility and community teams to develop practical activity plans, referral pathways, and follow-up arrangements for nutrition services. SAM and MAM case management Provide technical support to health facilities and community-based teams delivering SAM and MAM services, including outpatient therapeutic program (OTP) and stabilization center (SC) support as applicable. Ensure that children are screened, assessed, admitted, treated, referred, and followed up according to national CMAM/IMAM protocols. Support staff to identify danger signs and complications requiring referral or inpatient care, and strengthen communication between community screening points, OTP sites, and stabilization centers. Monitor the quality of case management, including documentation, follow-up, defaulter tracing, discharge practices, and referral completion. Support the provision of a full treatment course of RUTF for children with SAM and RUSF/CSB++ for children with MAM, in accordance with eligibility criteria and treatment protocols. Community screening and active case-finding Organize regular MUAC screening and active case-finding for children under five and other eligible groups in targeted communities Support community volunteers to identify and refer children with acute malnutrition and to conduct follow-up visits for referred, admitted, or defaulting clients. Provide operational supplies and appropriate incentives to community volunteers supporting screening and referral activities Promote consistent use of MUAC tapes and accurate recording of screening results, referrals, and follow-up outcomes. Strengthen community awareness of malnutrition signs, available services, referral options, and the importance of completing treatment. Nutrition commodity procurement, pipeline, and distribution Coordinate the forecasting, procurement, pre-positioning, storage, distribution, and monitoring of nutrition commodities required for project activities. Support timely availability of: RUTF for SAM treatment, including a full treatment course for target children. RUSF/CSB++ for MAM treatment for target children. CSB++ and iron-folate supplementation for target pregnant and lactating women. Vitamin A and micronutrient powder (MNP) supplies for children under five. Monitor commodity stock levels, consumption, expiry dates, storage conditions, and distribution records at supported sites. Coordinate last-mile transport of RUTF, RUSF, CSB++, MNP, and other supplies to project-supported locations, and promptly flag pipeline gaps or risks of stock-out. Promote transparent, accountable, and protocol-compliant distribution of nutrition commodities and maintain accurate stock and beneficiary records. Maternal and child nutrition support Support the provision of specialized nutritious food (CSB++) and iron-folate supplementation to target PLW, in line with project eligibility criteria and relevant guidance. Support vitamin A and MNP supplementation activities for children under five, including coordination of supplies, service delivery, recording, and follow-up. Provide or facilitate nutrition counselling for caregivers and PLW on appropriate feeding, dietary practices, supplementation, and care-seeking. Coordinate with health and community teams to identify barriers affecting access to nutrition services and support appropriate referrals. Training and capacity-building Organize and facilitate CMAM/IMAM protocol training for selected facility- and community-based nutrition staff Deliver emergency nutrition preparedness and rapid-response training for partner and woreda staff Assess staff capacity needs and provide practical on-the-job coaching, supportive supervision, and refresher guidance. Reinforce staff knowledge of screening, admission and discharge criteria, treatment protocols, referral procedures, documentation, commodity management, and emergency preparedness. Document training attendance, topics covered, participant feedback, and follow-up capacity-building needs. Equipment and site readiness Support the provision, distribution, and appropriate use of MUAC tapes, Salter scales, and height boards for supported nutrition sites. Check that equipment is available, functional, properly maintained, and used correctly by trained staff. Identify gaps in site readiness and coordinate timely action to address shortages in equipment, supplies, staffing, or service-delivery capacity. Monitoring, reporting, and accountability Conduct regular monitoring and supportive supervision at supported nutrition sites and community screening locations. Review service data and reports for completeness, consistency, and timeliness; follow up on discrepancies and gaps. Track key implementation indicators, including screening coverage, referrals, SAM and MAM admissions, treatment outcomes, commodity availability, and supplementation activities. Prepare timely field updates and contribute to project reports, indicator tracking, success stories, best practice and lessons learned. Maintain appropriate confidentiality and promote respectful, inclusive, and accountable service delivery. Gather feedback from communities and service users, help address complaints or access barriers, and adapt activities based on monitoring findings. Emergency preparedness and response Support woreda and partner staff to strengthen nutrition preparedness and rapid-response capacity. Monitor emerging nutrition risks, service disruptions, commodity shortages, and access constraints, and promptly communicate concerns to the project coordinator and relevant authorities. Contribute to rapid assessments and response planning when new or worsening nutrition needs are identified. Coordinate with other teams to identify opportunities for complementary, integrated support to vulnerable households while maintaining appropriate sector-specific standards. Expected Outputs Nutrition services are delivered in accordance with applicable protocols and project plans. Eligible children and PLW are identified, referred, and supported through appropriate nutrition services. Nutrition commodities are available at supported sites, with effective pre-positioning and last-mile delivery. Facility and community staff receive relevant training, coaching, and supportive supervision. Equipment and supplies are available and functional at supported nutrition sites. Screening, treatment, supplementation, distribution, and monitoring data are documented and reported accurately and on time.