Job Description

• Category: Development/UN/NGOs            
• Deadline: March 28, 2023.        
• Position: Field Assistant (Health & Nutrition)
• Location: Hajjah (Khairan Muharraq & Kushar Districts)
• Reports to: Field Officer (Health & Nutrition)
• Duration: Till August 31, 2024; Renewable based on fund availability and performance. 
• Reference: HR24-13

ABOUT RI:

Relief International is a humanitarian and development non-profit agency that provides emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance to communities worldwide. RI partners with communities in fragile settings to save lives and build resilience, dignity, and long-term well-being. All communities in fragile settings can achieve long-term well-being.

Position Summary:

Field Assistant (Health &Nutrition) is responsible for coordinating and supervising health facilities in Khairan Muharraq & Kusher districts-Hajjah governorate. The Field Assistant (Health &Nutrition) also will be responsible for scheduling, tracking, health facilities staff, and providing reports to the field Officer. The Field Assistant (Health &Nutrition) will represent the organization professionally and positively to enhance and promote the core values and mission of RI, always exercising utmost discretion, diplomacy, and tact. Field Assistant (Health &Nutrition) works under the direct supervision of field officers and the general supervision of the Program Coordinator. The position requires a flexible working schedule. Allowing working hours during day and night times if needed.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitor the provision of services in the supported health facilities.
• Follow up with the HFs with any needs (drugs, consumables, staffing, operational costs)
• Coordinate with relevant district authorities, DHOs, GHOs, and community leaders to facilitate implementation of the project activities.
• Make sure that project targets are met by following indicators and activities tracking sheets.
• Daily tracking for project activities implementation progress and ensuring that the quality level of implementation meets international standards.
• Receive, revise, and compile the field project data regularly including narrative reports, statistical reports, case studies, and success stories before submitting them to the Health and Nutrition Officer in due time.
• Identify when technical support is required (sectoral, logistics, finance, reporting, M&E, etc.)
• Conduct follow-up field visits and collect success stories achieved during the life of the project.
• Active participation in outreach activities and follow-up of children who default from immunization and OTP sits.
• Coordinates with GHO, DHO, and health facilities managers in the implementation of IYCF services. 
• Effectively contribute to coordinating, managing, and lead implement all the training in the program.
• Support the establishment of a Baby and mother-friendly space (IYCF corner) and ensure it is functional at the Health facility level.
• Guide IYCF nurses in health facilities on how to Provide appropriate counseling for PLW, caretakers of OTP/SFP beneficiaries, and mother groups on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and maternal and child nutrition.
• Follow-up on the process of stamping drugs delivered by RI (Free paid).
• Follow up on the process of distribution of hygiene kits (NFI kits) for SAM cases and ensure the distribution process goes correctly/smoothly process.
• Conduct a review of the whole documentation of GRN's and donation letters of medical equipment, Medical supplies, Medications, wash supplies, furniture, lab solutions, hygiene kits, and any items that will delivered to HF.
• Follow-up and supervision of health workers regarding sending daily reports and conforming to reliable standards, a clear copy of the daily summary of all services provided records of services for conformity, and drug reports that are disbursed to beneficiaries.
• Review all registration books for all services supported by RI in health facilities.
• Work closely with the Information Management Officer to collect information about services and the beneficiaries and consumption reports for medications and medical supplies.
• Send completion reports on a daily basis to the Information Management Officer after ensuring that they are realistic and conform to reliable standards, (clear copy of daily summary of all services provided, records, and reports of medicines disbursed to beneficiaries).
• Support regular health and nutrition program evaluations, rapid assessments identifying needs and making practical recommendations to address them
• Participate and contribute to the development of the daily, weekly, and monthly plans and reports
• Maintain detailed records and up-to-date paperwork for all duties as per agreed-upon formats.
• Ensure adherence to the principles and objectives of the project, RI, and donors' policies.
• Participate in initial assessment missions and distribution/site selections as an RI representative
• Verify that beneficiary targeting methodology has been clearly defined and recorded  and is adjusted as the situation changes to ensure the most vulnerable are reached
• Ensure awareness and implementation of appropriate beneficiary/community accountability mechanisms, including responding to Hotline Complaints and community feedback sessions.
• Participate in conducting household visits and running community sessions to carry distribution Monitoring on partner implementation quality and satisfaction, enter data, and prepare findings for PC
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Motivation:

• Enjoys a challenge and works hard to achieve objectives.
• Able to solve problems independently.
• Passionate about serving those in need, no matter the ethnic background.
• Self-motivated and Enthusiastic

Adaptability/Flexibility:

• Willing and able to work under pressure, in challenging situations, with security risks, and to manage personal stress levels.
• Able to adapt communication strategies for different situations.
• Willing to work extra hours when needed.
• Collaborate with other RI teams in other projects (UNFPA, OFDA, WFP, .... etc.) to assist them in implementing their activities.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Must have at least a Diploma degree in nursing or related medical field. 
• One year’s experience in fieldwork with health facilities. Working with INGOs/NGOs is an advantage. 
• Preferably from the targeted area/district.
• Share the humanitarian mission of the organization.  
• Required nutrition & health certifications.  
• Proven experience in emergency health and nutrition activities, including field experience in health and nutrition projects. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with a health and nutrition team. 

Safeguarding:

• Relief International has a zero-tolerance policy for unlawful harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse. Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and sexual harassment.  
• All staff are expected to abide by the RI Code of Conduct.  
• Recruitment to all roles in Relief International includes criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include experience and qualifications checks.  

RI VALUES:     

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence as well as “Do No Harm.” We value:     

• Integrity
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Inclusivity
• Sustainability