Job Vacancies @ Doctors with Africa CUAMM – 4 Positions
Doctors with Africa CUAMM is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Nutrition Officer
2.) Field Officer
3.) Community Mobilizer
4.) Accountant
Doctors with Africa CUAMM operates in Sierra Leone since 2012, when it started its activities in Pujehun District. Its mission is to enhance access to quality primary and secondary health care with a specific attention to maternal and child health care by using the network of CHWs as well, nutrition, communicable and non-communicable diseases’ prevention, diagnostic and treatment services.
Doctors with Africa CUAMM works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Nutrition Officer
Work Base: Pujehun Department: Nutrition & Health
Contract duration: 12 months
| Title of post: Nutrition Officer | Status TechnicianLevel | Hierarchy:Supervised by: Project Manager |
| Assignment: Collaborate and train DHMT staff in specific nutrition care and medical follow-up of the patients in the centre: OTP and/or IPF | Means:General means: Access to a computer, car, Specific stationary, specific protocols | |
| Objective 1: Develop the capacity of the health staff to manage IMAM activities in OTP & IPFParticipate to the identification of the health centre that will participate to the projectPlan an initial training for the health staff in charge of the IMAM activities in OTP &IPFOrganise the training on IMAM with the rest of the team and your managerOrganise a schedule with the team to visit and support the health staffFollow and implement the IMAM protocols in OTPs and IPFOrganise on the job training the supervision of health staff regarding IMAM activitiesUse adequate nutrition tools for the program implementation Promote strong linkages between the nutrition program and other existing health programs Use adequate IEC material (respect national standards, local language, etc.) and use it properly Follow the effective management of beneficiaries during the visit Participate and follow the consumption and request report of OTP and IPF commodities Objective 2: Support DHMT on IMAM management Define with the team, the health training program and improve it;Train the team in the rules of hygiene, prescriptions and medical supervision;Train the team in IMAM nutrition protocol according to identified weaknesses with medical team.Plan and report on training sessions: on job trainings, refresher trainings.In collaboration with the PM Organise monthly meetings with the DN and other health partners in the district In case of malfunctioning, identify the problems and find solutions or refer to your manager;Supervise the monthly statistics reports and ensure that monthly reports are sent to DHMT;Organise joint monitoring visit of the IMAM activities with DHMTLiaise with the DN, PM, and community mobilizers to organize cooking demonstration activities Objective 3: Reporting activitiesGive at least monthly reports regarding the activities, problems and solutions find.Participate to APR monthly reports (narrative and quantitative) Conduct activities as requested by the Program Manager | All activities should be based on the IMAM nutrition protocol and IYCF policy The goal of the program is to build the capacity of health staff to manage the IMAM activities on their own. Nutrition officer will identify the weaknesses in the implementation of the protocol and organize with PM on IMAM training sessions in order to build the capacities of DHMT staff. |
Position Requirements:
- BSC Nutrition /BSc Public health;
- Clinical background, IMAM Certified trainer, Previous work in OTP & IPF are additional assets to the post holder;
- Experience in nutrition and health project;
- Skilled Trainer to MoHS health staff, Willingness to work in Pujehun District of Sierra Leone;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and leaders, partner agencies, key contacts in the government, and CSO.
Safeguarding
- Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries;
- Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to;
- Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures;
- Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities;
- Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet;
- Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to [email protected] not later than May 13th 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR NUTRITION OFFICER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.
2.) Field Officer
Work Base: Pujehun Department: Nutrition & Health
Contract duration: 12 months
| Title of post: Field Officer | Status TechnicianLevel | Hierarchy:Supervised by: Project Manager |
| Assignment: Implementation of the integration of nutrition within the Food Security and Livelihoods sector. | Means:General means: Access to a computer, car, Specific stationary, specific protocols | |
| Programme Management: Support the Program Manager in planning, management and implementation of the activities; Co-lead with the District Health Management Team, in the targeted chiefdoms, on developing project activities in accordance to the District Health Plan and all the MoHS, MAF policies and documentation, while ensuring the effective use of resources; Provide ongoing technical advice and mentorship on implementation of the project activities; Provide support and mentorship to DHMT and DFN, and all stakeholders involved on how to interpret and interrogate qualitative and quantitative data for decision making;Support and mentor district authorities and district hospital staff to ensure key human resource tools are available – job descriptions for key posts, organograms, key performance indicators, etc. Support the District in the coordination of all Nutrition, Livelihood partners; Support the District to organise monthly multisectorial meetings and use it as a forum for discussion and analysis of health data from targeted facilities and communities;Ensure adherence to the district level monitoring plan and timeline Conduct regular field visits to the targeted Community Health Centres (CHCs) in the respective districts to monitor performance; Participate to any other nutrition activities that could be identified based on the beneficiaries’ needs or linked to the nutritional situation /And Food Security and LivelihoodsSupporting the coordination or organization working on improving nutritional health status; Responsible for the writing of detail and accurate district programme reports in collaboration with the Program Manager. Staff Management: Supervise the staff in Pujehun district in accordance with CUAMM HR policies and local law. Budget Oversight: With technical oversight from the Accountant and Country Administrator, overall budget holder for the project, manage district budget and provide operational support in the respective district; Budget holder for identified district budget lines. Provide oversight and guidance to the team to support planning and management of the operational support. |
Position Requirements:
- BSC Nutrition /BSc Public health;
- Clinical background, IMAM Certified trainer, Previous work in OTP & IPF are additional assets to the post holder;
- Experience in nutrition and health project and in planning and management of programmes and at least 5 to 7 years of relevant field experience with managing staff;
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead a team;
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of having worked with district health systems;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and leaders, partner agencies, key contacts in the government, and CSO.
Safeguarding
- Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries;
- Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to;
- Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures;
- Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities;
- Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet;
- Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to [email protected] not later than May 13th 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR FIELD OFFICER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.
3.) Community Mobilizer
Work Base: Pujehun Department: Nutrition & Health
Contract duration: 12 months
| Title of post: COMMUNITY MOBILIZER (Nutrition)2 posts | Status: Technician | Managerial Hierarchy:Supervised by: Project Assistant |
| Assignment: Manage the community mobilization activities (awareness, screening, and referral) within the MoHS and Community Health Worker framework The Community Mobilization Officer is required to implement and conduct mobilization activities within the assigned targeted communities areas. | Means:General means: Access to a computer, specific protocols | |
| Objective 1: Plan activities for implementation and achievement of community mobilisation program goals Participate on the Community Mobilisation strategy with the project assistant Conduct nutrition situation analysis, capacity assessment of Ministry of health workers on promotion of essential nutrition actions.Coordinate the activities with other partners already working into the communityIdentify the area near the PHU supported to launch the community activitiesDevelop the tools in collaboration with MOHS for the screening and referral of children, pregnant and lactating womenIdentify the needs regarding awareness and sensitizationMobilize SBCC team and conduct focus group discussions to identify community perceptions about malnutrition, child illnesses, IYCF & health seeking behaviour across different age and gender groups.Participate in designing/testing/disseminating IEC Tools adapted to the local context with the program management;Check the advancement of activities and the impact of the sensitizing sessions;Follow the donation of IEC materials and tools provided by CUAMMReport on its activities and propose possible improvements; make a list of priorities in terms of information and awareness. Objective 2: Train and mobilize the members of beneficiary communities, community health workers:Participate in elaborating training modules and suitable teaching materials with the programme management;Organize training sessions for community agents and/or targeted populations according to the needs;Mobilize the communities by applying the methodology defined for the sensitising sessions such as FGD, screening activities in collaboration with community stake holders and Radio discussionWork out a schedule for the sensitising activities, screening and referral activities; Objective 3: Represent the organisation with the partners:Present the project to the various local partners, traditional and religious leaders and healers;Liaise with the authorities, committees, PHU’s nurses and other beneficiaries; Objective 4: Reporting and other tasksPresent a weekly report on activities (number of awareness sensitisation, number of beneficiaries, and number of beneficiaries screened and referred…);Compile with the rest of the team the monthly data, give problem and solution found and recommendation to improve the quality of the project.Participate with M&E team in conducting Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP), Baseline/End-line surveys data collection. | Particular means: In collaboration with and validation of the Head of Project and the Program Manager Collaboration with all nutrition team and PHU |
Position Requirements:
- BSc Public Health, BSc. Social Work, BSc. Community Development;
- Experience in nutrition and health project and 2 years’ experience in Care Group Model, IMAM, advocacy/community mobilization strategy particularly in development context;
- Good knowledge of the intervention area and the local culture;
- Good understanding of strategies for achieving IYCF programming through participatory processes, and the links with gender, diversity and other aspects of identity;
- Good relations and ability to communicate with others;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with community members and leaders, partner agencies, key contacts in the government, and CSO;
- Knowledge of the languages spoken in the region.
- Capacity to drive motorbike (driving license)
Safeguarding
- Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries;
- Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to;
- Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures;
- Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities;
- Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet;
- Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to [email protected] not later than May 13th 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY MOBILIZER and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.
4.) Accountant
Work Base: Pujehun Department: Administration
Contract duration: 12 months
| Title of post: ACCOUNTANT | Status: Technician Level | Managerial Hierarchy:Supervised by: Project Administrator |
| Assignment: The Accountant will be responsible for the management and reporting of financial data of an organization. Their duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analysing a company’s accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures | Means:General means: Access to a computer, specific protocols | |
| Scope of work, duties and assignments : Responsible for keeping all office and projects documentation in order and easily accessible;Assist the Project Administrator in compiling reports for timely submission to Donors and the Headquarters in Italy, including checking documents, making photocopies, compiling files, etc.Assist in keeping the payroll file up-to-date, prepare employees salary slips every month, prepare and pay taxes (NASSIT, PAYE, WHT);Responsible of ensuring that expatriate staff have their documents valid on time (VISA, Residential / work Permit, Registration to M&DC of SL, etc.);Deal with the bank for payments, collecting cash, opening/closing accounts, doing weekly cash reconciliation and monthly bank reconciliations, etc.Follow up on law and regulation changes in the country with regards to Labour, Immigration Law, Taxation, etc. liaising with relevant Authorities Assist Logistic Department throughout the procurement process required, requesting quotations, preparing procurement request, purchase order, making payments, drafting contracts, reconciling fuel, keeping log-books and inventories in order;Assist Logistic Department securing logistic movements from and to the office station; Book-keeping using CUAMM software of accounting (Lotus);Any other task that the Project Administrator or Program Manager deem relevant for the position.The collaborator is required to have an attitude of elasticity and flexibility for tasks changes or integration that might emerge due to local needs and the effort of inserting his/her actions in the wider context of CUAMM presence in Sierra Leone, in order to foster coherence and continuity among current and future projects. | Particular means: |
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in tax, accounting, or finance
- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance
- Experience with financial reporting requirements
- Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Krio.
Safeguarding
- Maintain safe working environment for all staff/beneficiaries;
- Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place and adhered to;
- Ensure staff/beneficiaries fully understand Safeguarding reporting procedures;
- Ensure Safeguarding measures are implemented within areas of responsibilities;
- Ensure do-no-harm to children and vulnerable adult we meet;
- Follow-up, and address, Safeguarding issues appropriately.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply by email attaching CV + cover letter ONLY (preferably as a single attachment) to [email protected] not later than May 13th 2022 (midnight GMT). The subject of the email should be APPLICATION FOR ACCOUNTANT and the attachments should be saved with the applicant’s full name.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a written test and an interview at a later date. Please note that this application is urgent, so we kindly ask all interested candidates to send in their applications within their earliest convenience.
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