Internship Opportunity: Nutrition Intern – Helen Keller International

Vitamin A supplementation Nutrition Intern, Kenya

Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, Helen Keller Intl currently offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States. The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research. In Kenya Helen Keller collaborates with the Ministry of Health in implementing health and nutrition projects that focus on strengthening health system and provision of vitamin A and deworming treatment to children 6-59 months in various counties.

Position One (1) Nutrition Intern

Where, Nairobi (No relocation support will be required

Level of responsibility: Reports to Nutrition Program Manager

Objective of the Nutrition Intern Position:

1. Ensure quality implementation of the project.
2. Monitor project progress and document the achievements.
3. Strengthen coordination with project stakeholders.

Specific Objectives

1. Ensure quality implementation of the project:

• In liaison with Nutrition Program Manager, develop monthly activity workplan and track the progress regularly.
• Support the Nutrition Program Manager to prepare quality monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports.
• Ensure integration of project plans in the County health and nutrition annual work plan (AWPs)
• Actively participate in county planning and coordination meetings.

2. Monitor Project Progress, and Document the achievements:

• Track project performance and document achievements
• Document human interest stories, and best practices from the project implementation for learning and duplicating in other project areas.
• Conduct day to day monitoring of the project and provide feedback to improve project performance.
• Plan and implement project data reviews, document findings and recommendations and work with counties to implement the actions agreed.

3. Organize project coordination forums with external and internal stakeholders:

• Participate in technical working groups and stakeholders’ coordination forums in counties.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the County and sub-county health management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, public health or equivalent
• Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Good knowledge of vitamin A supplementation and deworming programs policies and strategies in Kenya.

Competencies

• Ability to analyze data and produce quality reports.
• Able to priorities clearly, oversee multiple tasks, and set clear objectives to be achieved.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Creative, open-minded, flexible, and self-learner.
• Team Player with good interpersonal skills