About GOAL,

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. 

GOAL is a non-for-profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS. Currently, we work with pastoralist, agropastoral, pastoral dropouts, rural small holder farmers, rural/urban youth and street children to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience in Ethiopia working closely with local communities, local government, donors and other key actors. GOAL E Humanitarian Response is centered on nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, multipurpose cash, NFIs and protection interventions in country wide while the recovery and development focus on livelihoods, economic opportunities, health, health and nutrition system strengthening and WASH with solid emphasis on integrated programming and community-based approach in Amhara regional state. The Street Children programme is implemented with local partners in Addis Ababa and Hawassa. 

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

The Assistant Health and Nutrition Officer will support the implementation of both health and nutrition interventions in the refugee operation. This includes assisting Nutrition Officers in CMAM, BSFP, IYCF, GMP, MAMI and other nutrition services, as well as supporting Primary Health Care (PHC) activities, health promotion, disease surveillance, referral linkage, and community-based health education. The position ensures quality service delivery, accurate documentation, and effective support to COAs, incentive workers, and beneficiaries.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY/DUTIES (detailed list of tasks and outputs categorized by “daily” “weekly” “monthly” or any other category which fits the role)

A. Nutrition-Specific Responsibilities

• Support Nutrition Officers in recording all programme and beneficiary-related information in CMAM, BSFP, IYCF, GMP, and MAMI services.

• Conduct anthropometric measurements for children aged 0–59 months, PLW, elderly and other vulnerable groups.

• Properly document admission, discharge, ration cards, and register books for TSFP/OTP/BSFP.

• Identify and report absentees, defaulters, static weight and weight-loss cases.

• Ensure consistent nutrition messaging is provided to mothers/caregivers.

• Distribute the correct food rations in line with National, UNHCR and WFP guidelines.

• Conduct monthly two-step, MUAC and mass screenings at community and facility levels.

• Support IYCF-E counselling, mother-to-mother support groups and sensitization campaigns.

• Attend daily/weekly schedules in SC, OTP, BSFP and TSFP centres.

• Maintain all anthropometric tools and ensure proper usage.

• Assist translation and communication during assessments, counselling and community visits.

• Provide feedback to Nutrition Officer and Project Manager on programme progress.

B. Health Intervention 

• Assist health staff in delivering basic curative and preventive services at the health post/mobile clinics.

• Support triage, vital signs measurement, patient registration and crowd management during busy periods.

• Facilitate health education sessions on communicable diseases, hygiene, malaria, diarrheal diseases, respiratory infections, and maternal health.

• Assist with early detection, reporting, and referral of epidemic-prone diseases (measles, AWD, malaria, etc.).

• Participate in weekly surveillance meetings and ensure timely submission of health data to supervisors.

• Support the referral of critically ill patients from the community to health facilities ensuring documentation, follow-up and feedback loops.

• Coordinate with ambulance services, health posts, and PHCCs as needed.

• Conduct community awareness sessions on key public health topics

• Provide coaching, mentoring and onsite technical support to COAs in both health and nutrition tasks.

• Participate in planning and conducting health promotion campaigns within refugee and host communities.

• Monitor availability of medicines, PHC supplies, and equipment at service delivery points.

• Report stock-outs or gaps to the Nutrition Officer/Project Manager.

• Accompany case workers for home visits and follow-up on medical and nutrition-related cases.

• Identify vulnerable individuals and refer them to relevant health, nutrition, MHPSS or protection services.

• Ensure respect, dignity, and privacy of beneficiaries at all times.

• Mainstreaming Issues:

• The employee must read, understand and implement, according to area of responsibility, 

• GOAL’s policies and Procedures on mainstreaming of Gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection.

• Work on increasing the sensitivity and awareness of community towards Gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection issues

• Compliance Issues:

• Familiarize self and understand to GOAL Donor Compliance issues, specifically to the terms.

• and conditions of the Donor the programme is working on and comply with same in area of Responsibility

Job Requirements

Qualification (Education, Experience, key qualities, skill and competence)

Requirements: (Educational Qualification and Experience)

Diploma in Nursing, with minimum 3 years of experience of emergency health and Nutrition intervention or zero experience for 1st degree holder.  COC is Mandatory,

 Knowledge of the local language of the area is highly advantageous

Desirable quality, skill and competence                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Key qualities, Skills and Competences: (list of qualities that are considered necessary for the specific 

                       post believed to be key to the success of the job holder in the specific post):

• Strong organizational skills and experience with teamwork

• Experience in training key community members, plus building the capacity of local staff

• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathise with all beneficiaries and their careers.

• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.

• Demonstrable ability at report writing. 

• Ability to work flexibly including weekends.

• Commitment to and understanding of GOALs aims, values and principles. 

• Fluency in written and spoken English, Amharic and local language is required

• Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities

• Familiarity to local culture and speak local language.

• Resilience/ Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic, persistent and professional even under adverse, stressful or difficult situations.

• Passionate, strongly dedicated and highly committed to work for the improvement of the poor community.

  ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reason related to their level of skills and experience.

• GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct, Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and other GOAL and Donor policies. 

• GOAL’s Conflict of Interest Policy applies to all recruitment processes. Staff will be required to declare Conflict of Interest during the process. 

• Note: If you have any serious concern over wrongdoing, please report it at www.safecall.co.uk/report or email goal@safecall.co.uk. All information is treated confidentially by Safe call, and you may remain anonymous if you wish

• REMUNERATION and BENEFITS: 

• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

• A chance to develop tangible experience.

• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.  

• Commitments: 

• GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. 

• GOAL highly promotes Equality, diversity and inclusion and works with women and men, People with disabilities, and employees of various ages including youth, supports their empowerment and appreciates their achievements constantly. GOAL also encourages applications from diverse candidates including women, people with disabilities, people with diverse backgrounds, and youth to apply.

• GOAL has zero tolerance to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, race, economic status etc . we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

• Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safe guarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care. 

• GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

• You are welcome to include your sex (Male or female) and any disability issues in your CV (please note that this information will only be used to comply with affirmative action policy of the organization)

How To Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - non-returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number, along with the title & Duty station, needs to be written in the application letter. 

• Applicants can directly apply through the green “Apply now” button

• Please be sure your application and CV should be in PDF or Word only. (The system couldn’t accept other than PDF and Word.)

GOAL strongly encourages Qualified female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at a later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.

Job Requirements Diploma in Nursing, with minimum 3 years of experience of emergency health and Nutrition intervention or zero experience for 1st degree holder.  COC is Mandatory, How to Apply Click the apply button below