Job Advert: Health and Nutrition Manager (National Position)

The Health and Nutrition Manager takes overall responsibility for the strategic direction, growth and coordination of Save the Children International's work on health and nutrition (including health and nutrition in development and emergency contexts, human resources for health, policy advocacy in the Zimbabwe Country Programme).

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Master's in public health, nutrition or a related field

At least 5 years' relevant technical health and nutrition experience

Proven experience of developing and managing high quality, innovative and cost-effective health and nutrition projects with International NGOs

Proven experience in writing up high quality donor reports and proposals

Demonstrated ability to work in health and nutrition program in collaboration with national health ministries, local authorities and international and local partners

Demonstrated budget management experience

Good training and mentoring skills. Proven experience of capacity building teams

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

Application Information:

To apply, follow the link below, attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

Application Deadline - 23 September 2021.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. Save the Children is an equal employment employer, therefore, we encourage applications from women and people living with disabilities.