Adjoint(e) Responsable du Programme Santé/Nutrition

General Information

• Proposed position: Deputy Health/Nutrition Program Manager
• Contract type: Fixed-term contract (CDD)
• Duration of assignment: 4 months
• Country of assignment: Tchad

Required profile and education

The position is intended for a professional with experience in the health and social sector, research and development, or project management. A level of study in medicine is required, with a specialization in general medicine, nursing (State Qualified Nurse – IDE), nutrition, public health, or community health.

Missions

• Support the technical teams of supervised health centers in the management of common childhood pathologies
• Ensure the follow-up and supervision of outpatient management activities for severe acute malnutrition (MAS) and cases covered by the “55P” protocol in health centers
• Establish a collaboration framework with the partners and stakeholders involved in the implementation of the project
• Ensure rigorous management and appropriate use of nutritional inputs and medicines
• Write the project's weekly and/or monthly reports, including quantitative and qualitative APR reports
• Report activity results to the line manager and act as interim replacement if applicable

Expected skills

• Higher education diploma in one of the following fields: general medicine, nursing, nutrition, public health, or community health
• Professional experience of one to two years in supervising care activities and/or project management
• Very good knowledge of Tchad's national health policy and national therapeutic protocols, in particular those of PCIME, PCIMA, and SSR
• Humanitarian experience in public health would be highly appreciated

Application file

• Candidates must provide the following
• An updated curriculum vitae
• A cover letter
• A copy of diplomas obtained
• Work certificates
• The ONAPE job seeker card
• Professional references (contact details of the last three employers) Applications must be submitted clearly indicating in the subject line the job title and the duty station concerned. It is important to note that incomplete applications will not be considered