FHI 360 Jobs in Kenya. Nutrition 2015

FHI 360 Jobs in Kenya. Nutrition 2015

Technical Officer, Nutrition Jobs at FHI 360 in Kenya

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development,

Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges.

FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

FHI 360 is implementing a USAID funded Nutrition and Health Program plus that seeks to improve the nutritional status of all Kenyans.

FHI 360 is therefore seeking qualified candidates for the below positions.

Technical Officer, Nutrition (6 Positions)
Location: Nairobi, Busia, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Samburu and Marsabit
Requisition ID:15725
 

Nutrition Job Summary

• The Technical Officer, Nutrition will work closely with the Nutrition Specialist, the Agricultural Specialist, M&E Specialist, County Nutrition Officer, APHIAplus Technical Nutrition Officers and other NHPplus staff to provide programmatic and technical support for NHPplus supported activities at county level.
• He/She will be responsible for implementing the three component service model for NHPplus within respective county government(s) which includes Nutrition Assessment Counselling and Support (NACS), High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI), Integrated Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM), Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) activities and strategies based on the approved NHPplus work plan.
• The Technical Officer, will also assist the county government(s) to develop and implementation of the county advocacy plan.
• This position shall report to the Nutrition Specialist, (Senior Technical Officer).

Minimum Requirements for Nutrition Jobs in Kenya

• University degree in Nutrition, Food science, Dietetics or other relevant Nutrition disciplines with 5-7 years’ experience or Master’s degree in above mentioned disciplines would be an added advantage with 3-5 years’ experience in nutrition.
• Experience with USAID-funded activities, especially with PEPFAR activities, is essential.
• This can include experience in: Maternal infant and young child nutrition, Baby Friendly Hospital initiative,
• Integrated/Community management of acute malnutrition (IMAM/CMAM), High impact nutrition interventions for child survival and development, Nutrition Assessment Counselling and Support, HIV prevention or care and support, Food security programming, or Monitoring and evaluation in Nutrition projects.
• Field experience in the ASAL counties is essential as this position will be based in the county(s).
• Knowledge of the Scaling up Nutrition movement and Kenya Nutrition Action Plan is essential.
• Ability to speak local language is preferred.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center HERE, Key in the Job ID where a detailed Job description will be availed.

Alternatively you can apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org

Please specify source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than June 3, 2015.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.