JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. is a leader in improving the health of individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 104 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices for the past 30 years.

Job Title: Nutrition Specialist

Project Description:
JSI has received funding from the United States Agency for International Development to implement the Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) Project to work in northern Ghana with a focus on strengthening the treatment and preventive nutrition services in health facilities, and overseeing the implementation of specific tasks that strengthen community based nutrition improvements.

Job Summary:
The Nutrition Specialist provides technical assistance and support to SPRING/Ghana towards accomplishing its country goal, objectives and targets. The Nutrition Specialist works in close collaboration with the Senior Nutrition Advisor and other SPRING/Ghana country program technical and administrative staff. The Nutrition Specialist supports all nutrition and quality improvement technical assistance to project staff, implementing partners, districts, health facilities and other relevant stakeholders.

•   Job Location: Tamale, Ghana
•   Reporting Relationship:  The Nutrition Specialist reports to the Senior Nutrition Advisor

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

•   Support the development and implementation of the SPRING/Ghana nutrition strategy that addresses stunting and anemia
•   Implement nutrition activities as outlined in the SPRING/Ghana
•   Support the implementation of MNP,  IFA and IYCF programs
•   Develop and sustain partner relationships, including with academic institutions and technical institutions working in nutrition.
•   Play an active role in development of nutrition guidelines and program standards/tools.
•   Closely collaborate with social and behavior change communication (SBCC) team in planning, implementing and monitoring of nutrition activities and interventions.
•   Provide technical capacity at the district level to assist the districts in developing an approach to guide the implementation of nutrition interventions.
•   Work closely with Strategic Information team to monitor performance against set indicators and document best practices.

Capacity Building for Quality Nutrition Program

•   Support technical approaches for scaling up nutrition services build on in-country capacity to ensure sustainability of services.
•   Support the development of training programs in priority areas.

Program Operations Support

•   Provide timely reports, documents and proposals, as requested.
•   Work with other technical team members to identify opportunities for further strengthening of District Health Teams, health systems, and community services for uptake of nutrition services.
•   Support the development of technical resource materials, including guidelines, training manuals, curricula and job aids, as necessary.
•   Work with each District Coordinator to develop and plan nutrition specific interventions and technical support needs into district plans and ensure delivery of such.

Human Resources Management
Participate in the identification, recruitment and management of consultants for research, design of documents and other relevant tasks, as necessary.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters’ degree in Human Nutrition, Public Health or closely related fields.
•   At least 5 years of proven experience in implementing community and facility based maternal and child health nutritionor other health-related work required.
•   Experience working in health and nutrition quality improvement programs including CMAM, WASH and IYCF.
•   Excellent English written and oral communication skills, and the ability to write for a range of audiences and purposes, including superior presentation skills.
•   Strong initiative and self-motivation required, with a commitment to teamwork and effectiveness within a dynamic multi-disciplinary project.
•   Ability to effectively work independently and outside of conventional office environments, if needed.
•   Ability to work effectively in a team consisting of people with different technical backgrounds and with varying levels of technical training.
•   Ability to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and effectively communicate these using print, electronic, and presentation media.
•   Experience working across multiple sub agreements and partners; ability to work well with people at all levels.
•   Must be authorized to work in Ghana.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

JSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individual are welcome to apply. Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@spring-nutrition.org or the JSI address listed below.

•   If you submit via e-mail, please write the title of the job you are applying to in the subject line.
•   JSI will only contact short-listed applicants.
•   Please no phone calls. Deadline for submission is 3 July 2014.

SPRING Representative
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
House# F134/5
Third Soula Street
Labone
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 03 July, 2014

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http://www.spring-nutrition.org