Health & Nutrition Coordinator (Elobied) – SAVE THE CHILDREN
Job Description
| Job Identification | 14373 |
| Job Category | Programme, Development and Quality |
| Posting Date | 10/28/2025, 01:13 PM |
| Apply Before | 11/06/2025, 05:00 PM |
| Locations | Elobyeid |
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the direct supervision of the Health and Nutrition Manager of greater Kordofan- Sudan and the SHF Program Manager, the incumbent will carry over, implement, monitor, and progress health and project activities in North Kordofan state.
SCOPE OF ROLE: the role is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and supervision of the SC Health and Nutrition program components, which aims at protecting and enhancing the health and nutritional status of vulnerable groups. He/she will ensure that all aspects of the program are completed in a timely and professional manner by SC Policies and Procedures and by the MoH policies
Reports to: Head of Program Implementation.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Overall implementation of Health & Nutrition program activities in the areas of intervention for SCI.
- Draw monthly, quarterly and yearly Detailed Implementation Plans (DIPs) including expenditure projection, procurement Plans, budget phasing and forecast, and other appropriate requirements.
- Coordinate/participate in Health &Nutrition assessments associated with the implementation of the Health, Nutrition and WASH programs.
- Monitor and promote integrated programming in a way that increases the overall impact of health and nutrition programs at the community level.
- Coordinate program implementation with other SC sectors and ensure monthly project budgets are absorbed wisely, on time, and with quality.
- Develop a good relationship with partners working in Health and Nutrition fields.
- Represent the program to State and Local government representatives, partner agencies, etc. as required.
- Ensuring the sharing of experiences between Health and Nutrition programs in different state.
- To participate and contribute to the inter-sectoral and inter-agency assessments in North Kordofan State related to improving Health and nutrition status.
- Ensure that all donor questions, concerns and information requests are resolved appropriately
- Execute all project activities to achieve project indicators based on SC standard
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role model for Save the Children values.
Ambition:
- Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and takes responsibility for their personal development.
- Widely shares their vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others.
Collaboration:
- Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their colleagues, Members and external partners, and supporters.
- Values diversity and sees it as a source of competitive strength.
Creativity:
- Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity:
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
B.Sc. in health disciplines (MBBS, Nursing, Public Health and Nutrition), preferably with a master’s degree in public health, health management, nutrition, and any related field of study.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Sector Experience
Minimum 2 years of working experience in a similar position with humanitarian health programs.
Skills.
- High communication skills(oral and writing), with the ability to provide clear advice from a distance.
- Proven organizational skills with an ability to deliver consistently to deadlines on operational and project responsibilities.
- Proven budgeting management skills.
- Proficient in English of English language
- Computer skills
Equal Opportunities
The post holder is required to carry out the duties by the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
