Health & Nutrition Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance and support in health and nutrition sectors, particularly in fragile contexts. It focuses on integrated lifesaving interventions and works closely with local health authorities and partners to ensure effective program implementation. The organization emphasizes adherence to humanitarian principles and donor standards, aiming to improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations. It operates in various regions, responding to emergencies and supporting community health initiatives.

Job Overview:
The Health & Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing integrated health and nutrition programs in Maban, ensuring high-quality implementation and adherence to established standards. This role involves strategic planning, operational leadership, and technical oversight of health and nutrition interventions, including emergency response activities such as Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) and nutrition services. The coordinator will work closely with local health authorities and partners to strengthen coordination and ensure effective service delivery. The position requires a proactive approach to addressing health emergencies, monitoring program quality, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and humanitarian principles. The coordinator will also play a key role in budget management, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring the timely procurement of necessary supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of integrated Health and Nutrition activities, ensuring alignment with approved proposals and national guidelines.
• Oversee emergency lifesaving services, including Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), outpatient and inpatient nutrition services, and disease surveillance.
• Support rapid response to disease outbreaks and acute malnutrition, contributing to design" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">program design and proposal development.
• Provide technical guidance on primary health care, CMAM, IMCI, MNCH, and referral systems, ensuring adherence to Sphere standards and WHO/UNICEF protocols.
• Monitor service quality, clinical governance, and patient safety, supporting capacity building and mentoring of field teams.
• Assist in budget oversight by monitoring expenditures and tracking burn rates, contributing to Budget Versus Actual (BVA) reviews.
• Ensure accurate collection and validation of program data and oversee donor reporting within agreed timelines.
• Serve as the focal point for Health and Nutrition coordination at the field level, liaising with County Health Departments, Nutrition Cluster, and other partners.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and promote accountability to affected populations. 1
• Remain flexible to respond to evolving humanitarian needs as the role cannot be limited to the listed duties.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in humanitarian Health & Nutrition coordination.
• Demonstrated experience managing emergency/lifesaving programs and familiarity with CMAM, MMUs, and disease surveillance.
• Experience working with government health systems in fragile contexts.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Strong leadership and program management skills, with a focus on budget management and donor compliance.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities, along with excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in insecure environments.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of health and nutrition interventions in humanitarian settings and for providing the necessary technical guidance and oversight required for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in humanitarian Health & Nutrition coordination. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in managing emergency and lifesaving programs, with a strong familiarity with community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), mobile medical units (MMUs), and disease surveillance. Experience working with government health systems in fragile contexts is also essential, as it provides insight into the challenges and dynamics of health service delivery in such environments.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is mandatory for this position. Strong communication skills are essential for effective coordination and representation of health and nutrition programs. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of local languages may be considered an asset, enhancing communication with community stakeholders and local authorities.

Additional Notes:
This is a national position open exclusively to South Sudanese Nationals. The organization strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply, promoting gender equality and women's participation in humanitarian efforts. The position is urgent, and shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, meaning that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date. The deadline for applications is set for 13th July 2026 at 4:30 pm SSD local time.