Job Description

JOB TITLE: Project H&N Officer
DEPARTMENT: Program 
Report to: Senior Project Officer
LOCATION: Al Hudaydah Governate (Al Jarahi, Jabal Ras & Az Zuhrah and Al Hali Districts)
Closing Date: 25/01/2025
    
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN PURPOSE: H&N Officer will provide professional technical assistance and support for the project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of the project activities, including data analysis, collection of project  data, progress reporting, knowledge networking, and capacity building, in support of the achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health & Nutrition program goals and strategy, contributing to overall health and nutrition program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management and oversee project interventions in the fields ,planning the activities alongside the project team and oversee project activities in the targeted governorate.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the project team and field coordinators in all aspects related to project interventions. 
• Ensure that all project interventions and training activities meet the requirements and adhere to the principles and objectives of the project, as well as the policies of the organization and donors.
• Monitor and evaluate project activities with the M&E team to implement and maintain reporting systems for monitoring and evaluating project objectives, indicators, and outcomes. Ensure accurate and timely data collection at the field level and review field reports for completeness and adherence to reporting formats.
• Ensure that field report formats are correctly used, and all reports are submitted on time. Follow up on reports, provide support in case of issues, and mentor field staff to improve reporting quality over time.
• Identify when technical support is required in various areas such as sectoral expertise, logistics, finance, reporting, and M&E. Coordinate with relevant teams or individuals to provide the necessary support.
• Develop and implement work plans, recruitment strategies, monitoring systems, and training programs.
• Communicated with Donor to give an update for the project activities
• Collaborate closely with field teams to determine the operational needs of project  interventions. Plan and follow up on the procurement of supplies and develop a distribution plan for their delivery to health facilities (HFs).
• Maintain close contact and coordination with the ministry of MOH , Governorate Health Office (GHO) and District Health Office (DHO) to align project activities with local priorities and guidelines.
• Provide hands-on training, capacity building, support, and feedback to project staff. Ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to implement project  interventions effectively.
• Conduct regular follow-up field visits to ensure the proper implementation of project activities. 
• Facilitate and monitor fieldwork in targeted areas, assessing progress, and addressing any challenges or issues that arise.
• Contribute to the development of weekly and monthly plans for project activities. 
• Maintain detailed records and up-to-date paperwork, following agreed-upon formats. 
• Prepare monthly progress reports analyzing project activities in health facilities (HFs).
• Planning and following up on procurement of supplies and stationery required for project activities. 
• Prepare technical and financial plans for training sessions and manage any associated payments.
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluating and documenting progress of program implementation against indicators are being followed as overall program management progress monitoring and of each project separately against project proposals and logical frameworks
• Follow the project activity progress, highlighting any recommendations for course correction if necessary. 
• Follow up with pharmacists to closely monitor the drug disposal process, drug prescriptions and drug inventory.
• Facilitate admission procedures for patients referred from destination hospitals, providing assistance in case of problems and ensuring regular follow-up of cases during their stay in the referral hospital to ensure quality care.
• Ensure that the organization's policies and procedures are adhered to adequately throughout the project implementation.
• Communicate with local authorities and follow up related project coordination procedures
• Writing the progress report and final project report 
• Closing of the project activites and doing the exit strategies by the end of the project.
• Carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the line manager

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree of Medical doctor or university degree in related field or its equivalent (Public Health /Medical / paramedical /Other health-related profession)
• 3 years of experience in developing and implementing health and nutrition projects
• Strong English language speaking and writing abilities 

Skills / Knowledge:

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring health and nutrition activities
• Strong knowledge of health and nutrition policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Familiarity with humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors and other NGOs 
• Experience in conducting training sessions and capacity-building activities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and make decisions quickly and independently 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Good organizational and time management skills and resourcefulness with strong attention to detail. 
• Extremely flexible, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations. 
• Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams and ERP system. 

Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS): The role holder is required to carry out the duties in adherence to the Core Humanitarian Standards, the values and principles outlined in our policies such as Code of Conduct, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation and other internal policies and guidelines.
Equal Opportunities : The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with our Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.