Jobs at FHI 360 in Uganda- Nutrition Specialist

Job Title: Nutrition Specialist, IMAM and NACS- Uganda

FHI 360
Job Description


Position: Nutrition Specialist, IMAM and NACS- Uganda

Organization: Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance III Project (FANTA)/FHI 360

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda with in-country and international travel as required (up to 25% time).

Position Summary: The Nutrition Specialist, Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) and Nutrition Assessment, Counseling, and Support (NACS) Specialist will provide nutrition technical support to USAID/Uganda, the government of Uganda and implementing partners. The technical support will focus on IMAM and NACS. However, the Specialist will work closely with other FANTA staff in-country to implement the FANTA work plan and may support other initiatives.

The Specialist will work to strengthen capacities of partners in IMAM and NACS, using a health systems strengthening (HSS) approach. The Specialist will coordinate in-country IMAM and NACS technical support provided by FANTA, in close coordination and communication with USAID/Uganda.

The Specialist will participate in FANTA’s global CMAM, NACS and nutrition capacity development initiatives and discussions upon request.

Education: Master’s degree in nutrition, nursing, medicine, public health, or related field

Requirements: 5-10 years experience
• Experience in building capacity of partner organizations
• Knowledge of health systems strengthening theory and approache
• Excellent written and spoken English is required
• Ability to solve problems creatively,
• Ability to multi-task and work as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage a variety of tasks with accuracy
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with government partners, UN agencies, PVOs, and other partners.
• Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate these using print, electronic, and presentation media


How to Apply

Interested applicants should email resume with cover letter and salary history referencing position to: xx@fhi360.org. Deadline for receipt is August 10, 2012.

We thank all individuals for their interest in FHI 360, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants if you meet the following criteria: (1) have expressed interest through the Internet, email or other related technologies, (2) are considered by the FHI 360 for a particular position, (3) possess the basic qualifications for the position and (4) do not at any point remove yourself from consideration.



Deadline: 10th Aug 2012