Nutrition Provincial Supervisor (Female)

Organization for Promotion of Health & Community Development (OPHCD) is a nongovernmental, non-political and independent organization. OPHCD has been established in 2017 and registered with the NGOs Department of the Ministry of Economy of the with license # 4160 as well as registered with the Ministry of Public Health of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan with the registration #1316. In addition, the organization has membership of Afghanistan National Health cluster, Afghanistan National Nutrition Cluster and ACBAR. OPHCD, as a non-governmental organization striving for well-being of the people through promotion of health, education, WASH, protection and human right, economic stability and sustainable development of the communities with focus on the women and children, drugs users, IDPs and other marginalized group of the society with an equitable manner.

Nutrition Provincial Supervisor are reportable to the Regional Project Manager and Nutrition focal point of the organization and following are the main responsibility of the position:

• Nutrition provincial supervisor under the direct supervision of the Regional Project manager will be responsible for the close coordination of project activities at provincial level.
• Responsible for planning, implementation, Supervision and Monitoring, data collection, analysis and Reporting of the Nutrition Program in Target HFs Level.
• Regular supervision of health facility staff (Nutrition Counselor, Nutrition nurses, and screener) to ensure the proper delivery of nutritional services.
• Regular preparation of feedback and action plans after each supervision/monitoring and sharing with the line manager
• Prepare monthly activity reports of the supervision and submission them to the Regional Project Manager.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely monthly and Quarterly reports. And analysis of HFs monthly reports and Share feedback with HFs,
• Meeting regularly with Provincial PNO, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure implementation of community-based nutrition intervention effectiveness and community awareness of nutrition activities.
• Support health facilities in the integration of nutrition into primary health care services.
• Organize and conduct training sessions and refresher courses for health workers, including CHWs, and CHS on nutrition-related topics.
• The Nutrition provincial supervisor provides high-quality technical assistance and support and provide on-the-job coaching and supportive supervision to district and facility-level staff.
• Ensure that accurate records of food consumption are kept and the HFs are advised of stock balances in a timely manner (to avoid stock-outs).
• Support the dissemination of behavior change communication (BCC) materials and campaigns at HFs and community level.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response planning related to nutrition.
• Monitor the nutritional status of populations during emergencies and coordinate response activities.
• Ensuring the appropriate and timely distribution of food to eligible beneficiaries.
• Conduct at least 20-25 Supervisions from the target HFs at provincial level.
• Responsible for timely request of relevant items from OPHCD.
• Any other duties assigned by line manager.

·       Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, or a related field.

·       Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in nutrition program management.

·       Experience working within the public health system at the provincial or district level

·       Strong knowledge of national and international nutrition guidelines.

·       Proficiency in data analysis, report writing, and program monitoring tools.

·       Good knowledge about nutrition work and health sector

·       Strong reporting and presentation skills

·       Strong leadership and coordination skills.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Excellent oral and writing skills in Pashto, Dari and English language

·       Ability to work independently and within a team.

·       Able to travel to districts and communities withing the province

·       Able to provide reports within due deadlines.

Kindly submit your hard copy of your CV and completed application form in person at the following office address:

•  Kandahar Office Address:  ﮐﻧدھﺎر، ﻋﯾﻧوﻣﯾﻧﮫ، دوھﻣﮫ ﻓواره ﻏرب طرف ﺗﮫ ﺳرک ﻧﻣﺑر٢١ ﮐور ﻧﻣﺑر ٧٧٢
• Helmand Office Address:  هلمند، لشکرگاه، ناصری چوک دوهم سرک یوولسم نمبر کور
• Oruzgan Office Address:   ترینکوټ، 4 مه ناحیه دحاجی سیف الله تعمیر 6 نمبر کور

• OPHCD has zero tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, and abuse (SEA).
• By applying to this position, you agree to all OPHCD policies regarding Data Protection and Sharing and also PSEAH. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.