Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor - Emergency Response
Job description
What do we believe? Demonstrate Biblical Integrity At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/ What is the opportunity? Respond with Compassionate Action We are seeking a Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor to join our International Projects team in South Sudan. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the role of Health and Nutrition Technical Advisor , you will have the opportunity to: Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ. Mission-focused program delivery: Leads the daily implementation of nutrition and health initiatives, ensuring all activities meet Samaritan's Purse's goals, stay within budget, and are completed on schedule, while embodying the organization's call to serve vulnerable communities.
Pharmaceutical and commodity stewardship: Oversees the distribution, secure storage, proper use, and disposal of medicines and nutrition supplies to pre-identified clinics, conducting regular site visits and audits to verify compliance and effectiveness. Capacity-building and mentorship: Trains, mentors, and equips local health-care teams and Samaritan's Purse staff on clinical protocols, safe handling of commodities, and culturally appropriate health-nutrition education for the surrounding community.
Monitoring, reporting, and improvement: Generates monthly usage reports, identifies service gaps through systematic checklists, and collaborates with clinic staff to resolve issues and continuously improve program outcomes. Strategic planning and proposal support: Contributes to the design of health and nutrition proposals, prepares project budgets, and evaluates program impact, drawing on field assessments to shape responsive, sustainable interventions.
Other duties as assigned. What are the qualifications? Serve with Excellence As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience: Nursing Degree/diploma or clinical medicine qualifications from an accredited medical school with a valid practicing license and two (2) to three (3) years nursing or clinical experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Read and follow safety rules, operating manuals, and security instructions, using basic algebra and geometry to calculate discounts, commissions, and other operational figures. Write routine reports and correspondence, and present confidential information to donors, staff, and partner agencies, keeping all program communication lines open.
Diagnose practical challenges with limited standardization, devise workable solutions, and advise program design on complex security situations. Organize schedules, maintain strong relationships with other agencies, and ensure seamless coordination of activities across the program's stakeholders. Exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills, reflecting Samaritan's Purse's commitment to compassionate, mission-focused service.
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire. What are the benefits? Walk in Bold Faith Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including: International medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Retirement savings plan Paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days 10 sick days When at IHQ, on-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) Type: Full-Time Department: International Projects Location: South Sudan Language Requirement: Fluency in English and Arabic is strongly preferred.
Travel: This position requires domestic/international travel of approximately 15 days/year. Maintaining required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary. Accompaniment: Unaccompanied
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