HEALTH AND NUTRITION OFFICER– HR/HNO/14A/05/21
LHDA invites applications for the position of a Health and Nutrition Officer on a fixed five (5) year contract, with
a possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be contracted to LHDA as a Consultant and will report
to the Public Health Specialist.
Applications must include a covering letter and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with full contact details. LHDA
is not obliged to accept any or all submissions and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
JOB DESCRIPTION
• Assess nutrition knowledge gaps amongst health workers involved with the PHAP
• Nutritional inputs into outreach health programme for mother and child and other vulnerable people in the project area
• Review of all Under-5s growth monitoring programme
• Participate in the capacity building programme through training in the relevant areas.
• Coordinate the supplementary locally applicable feeding program for pregnant and Lactating Women
(PLW) and children under 5 years in outreach and other MCH clinics in the district
• Public health education programmes for nutritional needs, especially for women and children.
• Lead in the establishment and trainings of care groups for the promotion of health and nutrition behaviours indicated in the PHAP.
• Coordinate with local authorities and communities to gain full support in the implementation of health and nutrition activities in Mokhotlong district.
• Participate in the design and production of appropriate nutrition education materials with health education officer and data management officer.
• Support and monitor the establishment of community water management committees at project sites and promote community participation in all health and nutrition activities, maximizing community contributions and sensitising all players of their roles and responsibilities in the nutrition program.
• Contribute to the routine reports in nutritional aspects of interventions and achievements
• Attend district Nutrition meetings, ensure effective linkages with relevant stakeholders on technical aspects of the programme and represent LHDA in all district coordination meetings and activities.
• Compile nutrition program reports (training reports, monthly, quarterly and annual reports) as required and ensure timely submission.
• Participate in the district Nutrition and WASH technical working group meetings and activities.
• Perform any other duties as per the nutritional needs of the district vulnerable groups and communities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The candidate must have the following attributes:
• BSc in Nutritional Sciences or other related fields
• Minimum of more than 5 years’ experience in design and management of rural integrated health and Nutrition programs
• 5 years’ experience in the area of or nutrition programming, experience in both health and nutrition will be an added advantage
• Experience in managing health and nutrition or nutrition projects
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good computer skills – Microsoft word, power point and excel
• Experience in engaging the community and community mobilization
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Willingness to travel to remote project areas within the district
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 JULY 2021
REPLY INSTRUCTION
Application Forms are obtainable at the Human Resources Branch, 4th Floor, LHDA Tower Building or at www.lhwp.org.ls. Application Forms, Curriculum Vitae’s, certified copies of academic certificates and identification are to be hand delivered to 4th Floor, Human Resources Branch, LHDA Tower Building, Maseru or posted to the Chief Executive, Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, P. O. Box 7332, MASERU 100, Lesotho or alternatively e-mailed in read only PDF format files not exceeding 4 MB to [email protected]
For further information that may be required about any of the positions, please visit the Human Resources
Branch, on the 4th Floor, LHDA Tower Building, Kingsway, Maseru, or view the full advertisements on the
website www.lhwp.org.ls.
DISCLAIMER
Only applications received before the closing date and in the prescribed format will be considered.
Applicants must use the LHDA Application Form.
QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER OF THE SPECIFIC POSITION ON THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED.
Attach Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of certificates and Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.
Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates;
Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by LHDA.
Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the CV.
LHDA reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
The employment of successful candidates is subject to positive security clearance and other requirements
as may be stipulated by the LHDA.