Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the
essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in 20 countries – across Africa, Asia,
Europe, and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we ensure every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.
We are currently seeking a Project Officer to support our Transforming Lives Through Nutrition. This position is intended for Cambodian nationals based in Takeo Province. She/he requires regular travel to conduct remote field work.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition, and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in their own lives. Working in 20 countries – across Africa, Asia,
Europe, and the United States – and together with a global community of supporters, we ensure every person has the opportunity – as Helen did – to reach their true potential.
We are currently seeking a Project Officer to support our Transforming Lives Through Nutrition. This position is intended for Cambodian nationals based in Takeo Province. She/he requires regular travel to conduct remote field work.
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
Micronutrient deficiency in pregnant women is a major public health problem due to the increased nutrient requirements that occur during pregnancy and lactation. Based on available Cambodian Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) data from 2014, 78% of women have insufficient urinary iodine concentrations, while 62% have zinc deficiencies and 18% suffer from folate deficiencies. Vitamin D deficiency is also a moderate public health issue in the country, affecting 31% of Cambodian women, while an additional 46% of Cambodian women are anemic. Our project aims to support the practical introduction of MMS while filling the gaps in the existing iron folic acid platform.
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
FAIRNESS, BELONGING, AND ZERO TOLERANCE TO ABUSE:
In the spirit of the extraordinary ability and vision of our founder, Helen Keller Intl fosters an environment of fairness and belonging for our workforce.
Helen Keller Intl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
- A successful applicant will report to the MMS Project Manager and work very closely with other Helen Keller Intl - Cambodia program and operations teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the day-to-day implementation, progress, and quality of the MMS research and rollout activities, including technical support, follow-up, and MMS logistics.
- Coordinate with local authorities (provincial, district, commune, and village level administration), provincial health department, operational district, and health centers within the study’s catchment areas.
- Coordinate field work with 86 health centers, 6 Referral Hospitals, the operational district, and the provincial health staff of Takeo Province.
- Support the MMS Manager to supervise sub-award activities by completing the field visit report and submitting it in a timely manner.
- Work closely with data collectors to collect consents from each pregnant woman and collect the list of a number of pregnant women who receive MMS tablets from all health facilities.
- Work with data collectors to manage MMS stockouts at referral hospitals and HCs.
- Coordinate with data collectors to conduct focus group discussions and key informant interviews with respondents.
- Participate in training during the pilot phase, including data collection as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in health, nutrition, nursing, midwifery (or a related field)
- At least three years of experience in maternal health and nutrition at the community level.
- At least 1 year of experience in conducting research (household surveys, focus group discussion, key informant interview) in rural Cambodia.
- Excellent facilitation and coordination skills with the ability to lead participatory discussions and training on maternal nutrition topics.
- Fluency in Khmer and with a reasonable command of written and spoken English.
- Experience working in rural Cambodian communities.
- Experience working and coordinating with NGOs and government agencies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to travel by motorbike in rural areas.
FAIRNESS, BELONGING, AND ZERO TOLERANCE TO ABUSE:
- Help develop and maintain an environment that welcomes and develops a diverse workforce.
- Foster a work environment where everyone feels valued and included.
- Support employees’ evaluation and promotion processes based on skills and performance.
- Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all members of the Helen Keller family, stakeholders in general, and particularly for the communities we serve.
- Follow Helen Keller Code of Conduct, helping to prevent any type of abuse, including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation, and trafficking in persons.
- Adhere to the Organizational Core Values
In the spirit of the extraordinary ability and vision of our founder, Helen Keller Intl fosters an environment of fairness and belonging for our workforce.
Helen Keller Intl is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
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