Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Master or above an asset) Public Health, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Health Economics, Health Policy, Social Development, or a closely related field

Work Experience: At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience (with Bachelor’s degree) or at least five (5) years (with Master’s degree) in public health, child nutrition, or health systems strengthening at national and/or subnational levels in the Philippines.

Demonstrated hands-on experience in child wasting programming, specifically PIMAM/CMAM protocols (both Outpatient Therapeutic Care and Inpatient Therapeutic Care).

Proven experience with the Philippine health system, including local health systems devolution (LGUs), Department of Health (DOH), and National Nutrition Council (NNC).

Direct experience in health facility accreditation, PhilHealth benefit package rollout, or social health insurance claims systems is a distinct advantage

Skills: In-depth technical knowledge of WHO guidelines on wasting prevention and management and their application in decentralized contexts.

Understanding of Simplified Approaches (e.g., Family MUAC, CHW-led models) and their policy translation pathways.

Knowledge of nutrition supply chain systems and therapeutic commodities (RUTF, F75, F100, ResoMal).

Strong skills in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization (interactive dashboards, routine health information systems such as HOMIS/iClinicSys).

Proven capacity in designing and facilitating Training of Trainers (TOT), service provider mentoring, and supportive supervision.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Filipino (both oral and written) is required.

Desirables: Prior work experience with UNICEF, WHO, or other UN agencies/international development partners.

Familiarity with Universal Health Care (UHC) implementation sites and Special Health Fund arrangements