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Nutrition Facilitators for Umkhanyakude (Jozini- Mkhuze) & Zululand (Ulundi ) Districts
HST
2002-02-13

HST is seeking to appoint full-time Nutrition Facilitators to facilitate the implementation of a community-based Integrated Nutrition Programme (INP) in conjunction with the district, local CBOs and academic support institutions. A significant proportion of the time will be spent supporting the work of local CBOs and front-line health workers. This initiative is part of a broader process to generate experiences and lessons that will inform the broader development of poverty alleviation and sustainable rural development in the province and the country as a whole. The districts concerned are in Kwazulu- Natal approximately 4- 5 hours from Durban. The ideal candidates would have skills and experience in the following areas: *Health and Development *Rural development *Community nutrition *Community based and household nutrition *Research & writing skills *Facilitation skills *Training & mentorship skills *Project Management Requirements: *A degree in social sciences / health and or nutrition or relevant diploma *A relevant post graduate qualification. 3-5 years relevant experience in integrated rural development. *Candidate should be prepared to travel. Will be based either in the Durban or Johannesburg HST office. Remuneration: A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST’s Job grading Applications/ Enquiries: A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to: Dawn McDonald Health Systems Trust - Durban Head Office, PO Box 808, Durban- 4000. Tel. No.: 031 307 2954 Fax: 031-3040775 E-mail: dawn@hst.org.za Closing date for applications: 08 March 2002 THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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We are seeking to appoint full-time Nutrition Facilitators to facilitate the implementation of a community-based Integrated Nutrition Programme (INP) in conjunction with the district, local CBOs and academic support institutions. A significant proportion of the time will be spent supporting the work of local CBOs and front-line health workers.

This initiative is part of a broader process to generate experiences and lessons that will inform the broader development of poverty alleviation and sustainable rural development in the province and the country as a whole.

The districts concerned are in Kwazulu- Natal approximately 4- 5 hours from Durban.

The ideal candidates would have skills and experience in the following areas:

• Health and Development
• Rural development
• Community nutrition
• Community based and household nutrition
• Research & writing skills
• Facilitation skills
• Training & mentorship skills
• Project Management

Requirements:

• A degree in social sciences / health and or nutrition or relevant diploma
• A relevant post graduate qualification.
• 3-5 years relevant experience in integrated rural development.
• Candidate should be prepared to travel. Will be based either in the Durban or Johannesburg HST office.

Remuneration:

A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the HST’s Job grading

Applications/ Enquiries:

A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to:

Dawn McDonald
Health Systems Trust - Durban Head Office,
PO Box 808, Durban- 4000.
Tel. No.:  031 307 2954   Fax: 031-3040775
E-mail: dawn@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications: 08 March 2002

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