Health and Nutrition Coordinators - Ratnapura & Colombo

Agriculture / Dairy

About the Employer

Job Description

Save the Children believes every child deserves a future.

In Sri Lanka and around the world, we do whatever it takes – every day and in times of crises – so children can fulfill their rights to a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.

Together with children, families, communities, and supporters, we achieve lasting results for millions of children. With over 100 years of expertise, we are the world’s first and leading independent child rights organization, transforming lives and the future we share.

Great people make a great organization, and our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We're looking for Health and Nutrition Coordinators - Ratnapura & Colombo!

The Health and Nutrition Coordinator collaborates with beneficiary schools, the local community, and stakeholders to coordinate School Health and Nutrition events and activities in support of Save the Children's efforts to assist people who are marginalised and vulnerable.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Implement, coordinate, and monitor PALAMA health and nutrition-related activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation is strengthened.
  • Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team and project beneficiaries at the district and community level.
  • Conduct community mobilization and coordination of PALAMA II activities (Mother Support Groups, support on school feeding, capacity building for caregivers and parents on various nutrition and health-related topics), especially in the Early Childhood Care and Development space (ECCD).

How can you apply?

Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please include details of your salary expectation when submitting your application.

Finalized candidates are required to provide details of 03 non-related referees (most recent line managers /HR managers).

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Closing date for applications: 11th May 2025