Health and Nutrition Project Manager Afghanistan
The Health & Nutrition Project Manager willlead one of the Medair projects responding to health and nutrition humanitarianneeds in Afghanistan. The Project Manager role includes identification of newor developing needs in current or new project areas, start-up phase of newresponse and implementation of existing projects. The Project Manager providestechnical support, leadership and strategic direction, as well as managing andtraining health/nutrition staff to meet quality standards in health andnutrition delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation and liaising withother stakeholders. This role also includes planning and contributing to thedevelopment of the health/nutrition project proposals and reports.
Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
January 2025. Full-time, 12 months
Role Summary
The Health & Nutrition Project Manager will lead one of the Medair projects responding to health and nutrition humanitarian needs in Afghanistan. The Project Manager role includes identification of new or developing needs in current or new project areas, start-up phase of new response and implementation of existing projects. The Project Manager provides technical support, leadership and strategic direction, as well as managing and training health/nutrition staff to meet quality standards in health and nutrition delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation and liaising with other stakeholders. This role also includes planning and contributing to the development of the health/nutrition project proposals and reports.
Project Overview
Medair provides multi-sector response including health, nutrition, WASH and food assistance in Daykundi, Kandahar and Uruzgan Provinces. Projects include mobile health and nutrition teams working in remote, hard to reach or underserved areas or may be short term health system strengthening to existing facilities. Medair provides Primary Health Care and maintains capacity to respond to emergencies such as disease outbreak or displacement in areas of operation.
Workplace & Conditions
Daykundi, Afghanistan, and any essential information about living conditions.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the assigned health and nutrition project(s) to meet the project objectives within budget and time frame and report promptly any operational concerns to line manager and country health.
• Recruit and line-manage the Health/ Nutrition Manager(s) of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc. Eventually, line manage other health and nutrition project staff.
• Develop health and nutrition budget for new projects and to manage the health & nutrition budget for the project and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet the Medair standards with regard to financial management, including accountability and good governance.
• Ensure timely procurement of project supplies according to budget and project design, medicines, consumable supplies, nutrition commodities and equipment for project activities.
• Communicate and coordinate with the local stakeholders, particularly beneficiaries, community leaders, governing authorities, cluster partners and UN Agencies including WFP and UNICEF.
• Ensure Medair systems and operating procedures are used within the health and nutrition team, ensuring that all standardised formats, working apps are used, and guidelines are followed.
Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies:
• Higher level qualification, preferably in health or nutrition or relevant field as nursing/midwifery/doctor and experience in community-based training. University degree in a relevant subject, preferably Health, nutrition, or public health.
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).
• 3 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field
• Management experience implementing health or nutrition projects.
• Good numerical, report writing and administration skills. Able to prioritise and oversee multiple tasks.
• Highly organised and effective communicator. Able to take the initiative in project decisions.
Behavioural Skills
• Strong servant leadership skills with a consultative management style.
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner, with good understanding of cross-cultural issues.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.
• Good communication skills.
Team Spiritual Life
Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.
Before you apply
Please ensure you are fully aware of the:
- Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.
- Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
Application Process
To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page. Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.