Manager, Nutrition and Health Services

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About Holt International

Holt International is an international child welfare non-profit serving children and families in 17 countries/ regions.

Duties

The Manager, Nutrition and Health Services manages high quality, multi-faceted nutrition and health programs that address the unique needs of the children and families Holt serves. The Manager, Nutrition and Health Services provides management and administration to Nutrition and Health Services by overseeing and coordinating country programs, coordinating inter and intra-department communication, managing databases and monitoring and evaluation systems, overseeing department interns and volunteers, and assisting with assigned projects as needed. The Manager, Nutrition and Health Services develops statistical reports, supports database development, and technical resource development. The Manager, Nutrition and Health Services creates and updates frameworks for nutrition programs to ensure effective field activities and involvement by all stakeholders.

Qualifications

SUCCESS FACTORS: The successful Manager, Nutrition and Health Services has strong capacity in nutrition, program development and data management. The ability to pay attention to details, follow through with projects and objectives, multi-tasking with competing priorities and problem solving will be needed to be successful. The Manager, Nutrition and Health Services must have technical knowledge to be able to support field staff and partners, as well as to interpret program information effectively and form action plans that contribute to program goals achievement. He/she demonstrates high ethical standards in programs and services to the children we serve.

KNOWLEDGE: Registered and Licensed Dietitian/ Nutritionist preferred. Master’s degree preferred; preferably in nutrition, public health, global health, epidemiology or related field and a minimum of 2-3 years program coordination experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job as those listed above. Demonstrable cross-cultural communication skills required. Must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database experience). Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multiple forms of technology; basic data analysis and data input experience required. Analyze information for reports, training programs, and curriculum development. Must have strong organizational skills and be detail oriented. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Experience coordinating or conducting training programs is desired.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: Works independently and takes initiative in assigned duties to select from among variety of existing options and/or to recommend new ways to complete Nutrition and Health Services tasks. High interdepartmental collaboration required within Holt, with overseas partners and with contractors to facilitate nutrition and health services. Manager ensures program continuity during any absence of Vice President.

LOCATION & TRAVEL: This position is remote or hybrid at headquarters in Eugene, Oregon. This role may require up to 20% travel domestically and internationally as assigned. Preference for those within a drivable distance to Eugene, Oregon for occasional in-office activities.

IMPACT OF RESULTS: Supports CEO’s vision and Vice President’s goals and objectives to successfully implement a multi-year, multi-country initiatives. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Manages department interns and volunteers.

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