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Nutrition International (formerly the Micronutrient Initiative) is passionate about tackling one of the world’s greatest health issues: malnutrition. Recognized as global experts, we work around the world to create effective and sustainable solutions for hidden hunger. Nutrition International has headquarters in Ottawa, Canada and regional offices in N...
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The consortium is led by World Vision and includes Harvest Plus, the University of Toronto, Canadian Society for International Health and the Hospital for Sick Children. The project will be implemented over a four-year period, concluding in 2020.
The Enhancing Nutrition Services to Improve Maternal and Child Health (ENRICH) project aims to improve the health and nutrition status of mothers, newborns and children in select regions of Bangladesh, Kenya, Myanmar, Pakistan and Tanzania.
The project seeks to achieve this goal through strengthening of health systems with an emphasis on community outreach services, improving nutrition of pregnant women, infants and young children during the first 1000 days from conception to 24 months of age, and ensuring accountability of results at all levels.
ENRICH takes a comprehensive approach to:
The project is expected to increase the access to basic nutrition and health services to a total of 2.09 million people, including 835,000 women and 740,000 children.
In Elgeyo Marakwet County, the project is expected to directly benefit 288,209 people, of which 80 per cent are children under two years and pregnant and lactating women.
Key NI interventions areas are:
MNP programme implementation in Kenya
Research shows that the use of Micronutrient Powder (MNP) has been associated with reducing anemia and iron deficiency for children under two years of age [De-Regil LM, Suchdev PS, Vist GE, Walleser S, and Peña-Rosas JP (2011). Home fortification of foods with multiple micronutrient powders for health and nutrition in children under two years of age. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011, CD008959-10.1002/14651858.CD008959.pub2.].
A review of previously conducted MNP interventions has identified some crucial steps to successful implementation, including:
{SPRING (2015). Micronutrient Powders Consultation: Lessons Learned for Operational Guidance—Meeting Report. Arlington, VA: Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) project.
{Tumilowicz A (2017). Towards a better understanding of adherence to Micronutrient Powders: Generating theories to guide program design and evaluation based on a review of published results.}.
Nutrition International has worked with the Elgeyo Marakwet County Ministry of Health (MoH) on the design of an MNP programme and implementation plan. The plan was informed by an MNP landscape analysis and consultation with government and other stakeholders in nutrition.
The MNP programme is expected to be implemented from July 2018 to March 2020. The aim of the MNP programme is to improve the nutritional status of infants and young children through the promotion of optimal feeding practices. A BCI strategy, based on the findings from the formative research and the baseline assessment, is being developed and will be ready for distribution in June 2018.
Purpose of the Position: Nutrition International is looking for an ENRICH MNP Programme Coordinator to work closely with the County MoH to support the implementation of a home fortification intervention, along with other tasks when required, in Elgeyo Marakwet.
The specific tasks of the ENRICH MNP coordinator are as follows:
Scope of Work
Key Deliverables to NI
Reporting Lines: The MNP Programme Coordinator will report directly to NI’s ENRICH Project Officer and will work in collaboration with the Elgeyo Marakwet County Health Department.
Selection procedure and contracting: The selection process will be competitive and will be overseen by NI at all stages in consultation with the County Health Department.
The MNP Programme Coordinator will be stationed in the office of the Elgeyo Marakwet County Nutrition Coordinator. The selected MNP Programme Coordinator will sign a service contract with NI.
Remuneration: A competitive compensation is offered based on NI consultancy rates and upon submission and acceptance of deliverables stipulated in the contract.
Contract Length: The duration of the contract will be 11 months.
Qualifications
NI seeks an ENRICH MNP Programme Coordinator with the following qualifications:
The application and CV should be submitted via email with ‘ENRICH MNP Programme Coordinator in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya’ in the subject line to:
Country Director
Nutrition International
1st Floor, Avenue 5 Building, Rose Avenue
P.O. Box 856-00606,
Nairobi
Tel: +254 730 688000
Email: program.bidske@nutritionintl.org
Deadline for submissions of applications is COB June 8, 2018
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