Role

Job Details

The Project Assistant – Nutrition, Physical & Mental Well being will provide technical and operational support for the implementation of the Physical and Mental Well-being (PMWB) Flourishing Area under the UNLOCK program model. The role involves planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, documentation, and reporting of Maternal, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MCAHN), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Community Health Systems Strengthening, integrated community nutrition, and Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) interventions.

• Location: Mbale, Namutumba, Adjumani, Lamwo, Kween and Kitgum
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Position Type: Roster Position (2 Years)
• Reports to: Program Area Manager
• Number of Positions: 6
• Application Deadline: Friday 21st August 2026 at 5:00pm

Note: All applicants must submit documents via email AND complete the online form at https://tinyurl.com/4czz4uaa. Failure to submit via both methods will result in automatic disqualification.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support implementation of PMWB activities in line with UNLOCK programming model, Ministry of Health guidelines, WHO standards, and donor requirements.
• Coordinate implementation of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MCAHN) interventions across Area Programs.
• Support implementation of community-based nutrition, IMAM, MIYCAN, Community IMCI, adolescent health, maternal nutrition, and mental health interventions.
• Support integration of MHPSS, ECD, disability inclusion, safeguarding, gender equality, and youth-responsive approaches into PMWB programming.
• Coordinate trainings, mentorships, coaching sessions, review meetings, and supportive supervision for frontline workers.
• Assist in development, adaptation, and dissemination of technical tools, job aids, training materials, guidelines, and implementation manuals.
• Support planning and implementation of assessments, surveys, baseline studies, operational research, and learning activities.
• Participate in health facility mentorships, community monitoring visits, and technical quality assurance activities.
• Support implementation of quality improvement initiatives within health facilities and communities.
• Support routine collection, verification, compilation, analysis, and reporting of PMWB program data.
• Maintain high-quality databases and ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely submission of reports.
• Support data quality assessments, supportive supervision, and routine monitoring visits.
• Participate in district technical working groups, coordination meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support preparation of annual work plans, procurement plans, budgets, and activity schedules.
• Follow up procurement of technical supplies, training materials, and program commodities.
• Support compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, safeguarding, and risk management procedures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Education: Diploma in human nutrition, Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Health, Community Health, or another relevant health-related field from a recognized institution. Bachelor's degree is an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in implementing Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition, community health, nutrition, mental health programming and stakeholder and community engagement preferably in an NGO or development context.
• Experience working with NGOs, government health systems, or development partners.
• Experience supporting community-based health and nutrition interventions.
• Experience organizing trainings, supportive supervision, and mentorship activities.
• Experience supporting monitoring, reporting, and data management.
• A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a Christian commitment to serving the poor, and full agreement with FH's Christian beliefs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (MCAHN) programming.
• Understanding community health systems strengthening approaches.
• Basic knowledge of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS).
• Knowledge of IMAM, MIYCAN, Community, maternal nutrition, adolescent health, and nutrition programming.
• Good report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to organize trainings, meetings, and field activities.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using DHIS2, KoboCollect/ODK, CommCare, or similar digital data collection platforms is an added advantage.
• Strong facilitation skills in working with community groups.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to donor relations and international development.