Integrated Health and Nutrition Technicians (5) Area Programme Based (Leribe, Mokhotlong and South Districts)
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
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Employee Contract Type:Local – Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Purpose of the position
To serve as the lead role in implementing all project activities at the district and community levels on Health and Nutrition. Health and Nutrition Technician will be responsible for ensuring high quality, result-oriented program implementation and timely achievement of integrated activities as indicated in the Integrated Programme Frameworks (IPFs). Area Program Plans and new Strategy document and other donor projects and grands related to H&N sector. H&N Technician will play a key role in establishing and maintaining good working relationships at the AP, community and district levels while also providing professional and technical expertise to guide Health & Nutrition programming in World Vision International Lesotho.
Key Outputs/Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership and Support (10%)
Overall responsible for the technical implementation of Health and Nutrition Programmes, projects/grants activities in AP level as per the approved IPFs and AP plans. Ensure that the Health and Nutrition project is implemented with regular liaison with local level stakeholders. Support the field team in technical and regular revisions to, and in compliance with, community agreements for implementation of the Health and Nutrition programme/Projects and Grants.
2. Technical Expertise (20%)
Lead, Participate, review and provide Health and Nutrition technical input to the entire AP log-frame and Plan implementation to ensure the achievement of the Child Well-Being Targets. Provides Technical support to the all AP staff, Grants staff and Integrated Cluster Manager on Health and Nutrition interventions and regularly reviewing and tracking of the indicators.
3. Grants/Projects implementation (10%)
Technically support and contribute to the implementation of grants and projects, including participation in developing grant proposals, log frames, monitoring and evaluation plans and budgets in line with the IPFs and AP plans.
4. Capacity Building and Conducting Trainings (20%)
Lead, conduct and facilitate all Health and Nutrition related programmes, projects and community trainings as per the AP Plan and log-frame.
- Implement capacity building interventions WV models and innovative practice,methodologies or concepts in World Vision International Lesotho Health &Nutrition programmes.
- Provide targeted trainings, tools and resources on a regular basis to facilitate timely and quality delivery of programmes and related Grants/Projects methodologies or concepts in World Vision International Lesotho Health & Nutrition programmes.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Planning (10%)
- Monitoring & Evaluation: Support Health & Nutrition integrated programs planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, with development of tools that can facilitate effective implementation and quality of integrated project deliveries.
- Data Collection: Ensure collection of data for all relevant indicators in the IPFsusing the recommended M&E Tools and share with DMEAL Officer and Integrated.
6. Mainstreaming and Integration (15%)
Ensure the mainstreaming of cross-cutting themes in all WVL Integrated Health and Nutrition programmes, in particular the integration of integrated child protection, Faith & Development, WASH, Economic Inclusion, Advocacy, Disability, Gender, ENOUGH Campaign, Disaster and Emergencies and Risk management.
- Ensure focus on Child Well-being outcomes, in particular the Integrated Health& Nutrition outcome, in all Health and Nutrition programs, projects and grants.
- Participate in all children platforms including Registered Children (RCs) and themost vulnerable groups in mapping and monitoring community processes toensure participation of children (including RC and the most vulnerable) andtheir families in Cluster activities.
7. Partnerships and Networking (10%)
- Establish and maintain prominent visibility of WVL on all Health and Nutritio platforms at the Area Program level leading to World Vision International Lesotho’s potency to advocate on issues relating to Child Well Being.
- Pursue, develop and maintain meaningful and formal partnerships with District Government Authorities, NGO’s, CSOs research institutions and the community Leadership and stakeholders that will compliment WVL Integrated Health and Nutrition program.
8. Advocacy and Organizational Learning (5%) Establish and maintain an accurate and up-to-date dashboard of all programme documents, resources, lessons and good practices, and facilitate their circulation and use within the NO, across the partnership and with partners.
Integrated Programme Management (5%)
• Overall responsible for the technical implementation of Health and Nutrition Programmes including the grants and projects activities in AP level working with other the Cluster, AP and Grants staff.
• Ensure that the programme is implemented with regular liaison with local level stakeholders.
• Support the field team technical and regular revisions to, and in compliance with, community agreements for implementation of the Health and Nutrition programme/Projects and Grants.
• Audit and Risk Assessment recommendations in Health and Nutrition Programmes and projects and their impact areas within the AP level.
Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum Qualification required: Diploma in Nursing & Midwifery, Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Public Health, or Community Health.
• At least 5 years of experience in providing technical support and implementation of a Health or Nutrition Programs/ projects.
• Previous knowledge on working with the Health Sector and Community Health/Village Workers would be added advantage.
Technical Skills & Abilities:
o Strong project management skills and good understanding of the project life cycle
o Excellent understanding of Health and Nutrition best practices and life skills approaches in community development.
o Sound knowledge in community-based diseases prevention, outbreaks preparedness, infection prevention and control and diseases surveillance including the early warning systems.
o Experience with development project management tools such as log-frames, monitoring and evaluation tools and budgets.
o Good supervision skills, including training, mentoring and supporting community staff
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report-writing and formal communication skills.
o Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Statistical Packages and Lotus Notes (or another main email system such as Microsoft Outlook).
o Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
o Cross-cultural sensitivity, flexible worldview, and ability to work with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.
o Emotional and spiritual maturity and ability to work with a team of professionals and community leadership.
o Good understanding of Sphere relief international standards.
o Knowledge of and adherence to the Government policy on INGOs and NGOs
o Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
o Must be a mature, committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
o Perform other duties as required.
Other Core Competencies:
• Be Safe and Resilient
• Learn and Develop
• Deliver Results
• Be Accountable
• Improve and Innovate
Working Environment / Conditions:
• Domestic Travel: 95% travel to Area Program and project areas is required.
• On call: 5% In emergency situations, the position will be required to be on-call.
REMUNERATION: Competitive with market standards
Application Requirements:
Please upload your CV and covering letter with copies of educational certificates, transcripts and national ID. You are requested to provide, on your CV, full details of three referees (two professional and one spiritual) plus one HR Practitioner. The required details are full referees’ names, designation, email address and contact numbers.
Closing Date: 28th October, 2025
As a child-focused organization, World Vision Lesotho is committed to the protection and well-being of children. We follow strict child safeguarding policies and conduct thorough background checks, including criminal record checks, to ensure a safe environment for children.
World Vision Lesotho is an equal opportunity employer and upholds Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles. WORLD VISION DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY FORM OF PAYMENT FOR A JOB OFFER OR OTHER RELATED CONSIDERATIONS”
Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only