Role & Responsibilities
Provide technical advice and support to the field management and the health and nutrition staff. Develop, lead, monitor, and evaluate the health and nutrition aspects of the country programme. Coordinate and network at a senior level with national and regional health and nutrition authorities. Actively participate in health and nutrition sector coordination supporting the development of quality standards and protocols to improve the overall response and participate in the capacity building of less experienced organizations. Lead on all health and nutrition elements of proposals and reports, providing capacity building for national and international staff, promoting best practice in the health and nutrition programmes, and contributing to the overall management of the country programme.

Project Overview
Medair is currently planning to implement a nutrition project comprising of 3 TSFP-BSFP sites with each including a component for infant screening based on CMAM-I guidelines. IYCF-E will be rolled out in the catchment area of each facility. In addition, Medair will be partnering with IOM to support 5 mobile medical teams to carry out rapid medical response in light of the upcoming monsoon rains and possible cyclones. Mobile medical teams will be utilized to provide rapid triage and referrals. In addition, teams may support temporary emergency PHCs when access is limited or provide support and supervision to medical teams implementing oral rehydration points in the event of a cholera outbreak.
Take a look at Medair’s Health & Nutrition work.

Workplace & Conditions
Field based position in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Take a look at Medair’s work in Bangladesh.

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details
As soon as possible. Full time, 3 months.

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.