Health and Nutrition Officer
About Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal.
The Opportunity (Job Summary)
Plan International seeks a Health and Nutrition Officer for a fixed-term contract based in Ziquala, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. The Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of outreach EPI, health education, screening, and Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) services as part of a mobile health and nutrition team. This role includes providing supervision, technical assistance, and capacity building to local health workers and Health Extension Workers. Key duties involve managing the daily delivery of mobile health and nutrition services, handling dispensary and drug supply, documenting all activities, and compiling weekly and monthly reports for the Field office and Woreda health offices. This is a critical role for supporting health and nutrition services in a humanitarian context.
The Individual (Qualifications and Experience)
Education
BSc in public health, nutrition, or nursing
Experience
- 6 (six) years of relevant professional experience in a similar position
- In-depth knowledge and experience of health and nutrition programming in the humanitarian context essential.
- Familiarity with integrated health and Nutrition project implementation in Emergency Settings.
- In-depth knowledge of primary health care system.
- In-depth knowledge and experience of IMNCI, AMYCN, IYCF-E implementation.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
- Strong writing and reporting skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within different cultural environments.
- Cross-cultural Awareness.
- Ability to work within a team structure, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources.
Safeguarding, Gender Equality and Inclusion
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
How to Apply
Date Posted: June 7, 2025
Closing Date: 12 June 2025.
Interested candidates should apply via the Plan International careers portal using the link below.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
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