Regional Nutrition Advisor Jobs and Employment

Job Title: Regional Nutrition Advisor- STRIDES Project

Overall Responsibilities:
The Regional Nutrition Advisor's overall responsibility is to provide technical direction to STRIDES nutrition activities in the districts both at the facility and community levels. The Advisor will closely liaise with the National Nutrition Advisor, DHMTs, the regional referral nutritionist as well as the health unit in-charges from facilities implementing nutrition activities. The Regional Nutrition Advisor will participate in developing relevant training materials and conducting training of the various services providers. The position is based in the region (Fort Portal and Jinja).

Qualifications:
1) Degree in Nutrition with focus in public health or equivalent 2) At least three years of demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful nutrition programs, managing malnutrition in infants/children, and promoting behavioral change for prevention of malnutrition 3) Experience working at the community level preferred 4) Experience working with the private sector 5) Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate with a variety of collaborators, including DHMTs, NGOs and community-based organizations. 6) Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to government and non-government health workers 7) Strong organizational and report writing skills
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All applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Partner
MSH, Plot 15 Princess Ann Drive,
P.0. Box 71419, Kampala
Email: HRUG@msh.org

Deadline for submission: 12th November 2010,We thank all applicants for their interests, but only acknowledged shortlisted candidates will be contacted