Contract period: To start immediately – 31 March 2009 (with possible extension subject to funding)

Tearfund are seeking an experienced manager for our nutrition and primary health care programme in Wuror, Jonglei. You will be responsible for overseeing the health and nutrition teams and managing the health and nutrition programmes. The nutrition programme includes 6 SFPs, 6 OTP and a stabilisation centre, and the primary health care programme involves provision of healthcare in 2 PHCUs, community health education, EPI and community empowerment. You will seek to integrate the nutrition programme within primary health care, work closely and give support to the County Health Department to strengthen health systems in this area. You will need to work alongside the seconded nutrition staff from the State Ministry of Health, strengthening their capacity. Candidates should have good experience in managing health/nutrition programmes, ideally be a health professional with nutritional experience, and have skills in strengthening health systems.

Applicants will have excellent people and project cycle management skills to lead expatriate and Sudanese staff to implement sustainable solutions. An ability to establish strong relationships with the local community and government representatives will be vital. You should have good technical knowledge with a degree or equivalent in a related sector and must be able to write quality reports using appropriate computer software.

You must be fluent in English and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong training and coaching skills are essential to capacity build staff and communities. Knowledge and understanding of the Southern Sudan context and the relevant local language would be an advantage.

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's evangelical Christian beliefs and have a genuine heart for the poor. Employment contracts are all subject to confirmation of continued institutional donor funding

Competitive Salary and Benifits Package

Closing date: 01/08/2008

Application form must be filled online at Tearfund website: www.tearfund.org