National Food and Nutrition Centre Business Plan 2018 – 2019

Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security National Food and Nutrition Centre Business Plan 2018 – 2019 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 2 VISION MISSION VALUES The National Food and Nutrition Centre strives to uphold ethical standards based on equity, integrity, respect for human dignity, responsiveness and customer focus A healthy population through Good Nutrition To formulate Food and Nutrition evidence-based policies through periodic monitoring and evaluation of the Food and Nutrition situation, and coordinate FPAFNS programs with strategic partners to enhance the Nutrition wellness of the population of Fiji NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 3 National Food and Nutrition Centre Name of Officer: Ateca Kama Post: Manager, Food and Nutrition Security Period Covered: 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2019 Purpose of the Post: The Manager NFNC advises government on the food and nutrition security situation, dietary consumption patterns, and food and nutrition trends in accordance with the Fiji Policy on Food and Nutrition Security (FPFNS), the Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security (FPAFNS), the Strategic and Annual Operational Plans of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. The parties agree to review the performance in accordance with the procedures set out in the Performance Planning and Review System. In doing so, full consideration should be given to resource activities and changes to policy direction that may be introduced by Government during the subject period. Manager Food and Nutrition Security Date: Head of Wellness Date: Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Date: NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 4 ROLE OF THE POSITION The Manager Food and Nutrition Security is responsible to the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services through the Head of Wellness for the formulation of national food and nutrition security policies and regulations, strategies and guidelines; and advises Government on the food and nutrition security situation of Fiji. The position undertakes food and nutrition security operational and translational research, through periodic monitoring and evaluation of food and nutrition security situation and programs in Fiji. The Manager Food and Nutrition Security develops the Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security (FPAFNS) 2019-2023, plans and coordinates the FPAFNS 2019-23, and monitors the implementation of annual FPAFNS Implementation Plans by the relevant government ministries and agencies through an appropriate mechanisms structure. The Manager Food and Nutrition Security coordinates multi-sectoral action through supporting the inclusion of nutrition-sensitive activities in the Annual Operational Plans of line ministries; and champions innovations on food and nutrition security. It develops and produces information, education and communication materials on food and nutrition security; and monitors dietary trends, consumption patterns and overall development in food and nutrition security. The position’s other roles include financial, budgeting, programming, human resource development; and conducting appropriate nutrition and food security researches to generate information for planning purposes. The Manager Food and Nutrition Security is also responsible to the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services for: 1. Networking with government ministries, civil society groups, non-governmental and faith-based organizations regarding the implementation of FPAFNS; 2. Facilitating consultations with food industries on the implementation of HFSS Reduction Initiatives; 3. Development and production of food and nutrition security information, education and communication materials, social media and website; 4. Sub-cluster lead for Nutrition in the Health and Nutrition Cluster for nutrition preparedness and response during disasters and emergencies; 5. Nutrition focal point for the National Codex Committee; 6. Coordination of Nutrition calendar events e.g. National Symposium for Food and Nutrition Security, National Nutrition Month, National Salt Reduction Week, World Food Day; 7. Participation in meetings with technical partners and donor agencies; 8. Development and submission of technical papers and reports for partner agencies and organizations; 9. Submission of quarterly and annual reports with expenditure; and 10. Actively contributing to all corporate requirements of the Ministry, including planning, budgeting and human resource activities where required. NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 5 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services Administration Officer Clerical Officer Information Officer Senior Nutritionist Driver Nutritionist Secretary Manager Food and Nutrition Security Library Assistant Research Officer Food Security Officer Cleaner POs, Volunteers Gardener Head of Wellness NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 6 PRIORITY AREA 1: NCD, INCLUDING NUTRITION, MENTAL HEALTH AND INJURIES STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES DELIVERABLES/ OUTPUTS COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD 1.1.1.1 Improve lifestyle risk factors among the population 1.1.1.1.1 Strengthen the implementation of Food and Health Guidelines for Fiji  Family Food Recipes collated  Draft Family Food Recipe Book compiled Q4 SN 5,000 1.1.1.1.2 Strengthen coordination to implement best practices on fat, sugar, salt reduction strategies in consultation with partners’  Health Star Rating (HSR) processes developed  Quarterly Sector Group consultations done  World Salt Reduction Week coordinated  Report available and disseminated  3 Community trainings on HFSS supported  Sugar and Fat information materials developed and disseminated Q4 FNPO Team JOCV 15,000 1.1.1.1.3 Support School Healthy Eating Initiatives  Draft School Canteen Toolkit developed  Consultation with MoE conducted Q3 N SN 5,000 1.1.1.1.4 Promote healthy diet through home gardening  Grow Your Own Food Booklet (GYOF) translated in iTaukei  2 GYOF ToT programs supported  NFNC Green House and Demonstration Garden maintained Q4 N, FNPO FSO 10,000 1.1.1.1.5 Coordinate Foods Taskforce TAG Meetings FT TAG minutes available and actions progressed Q4 FNPO 1,000 1.1.1.1.6 Support the National Nutrition Month Advocacy for National Nutrition Month facilitated Q4 Team 15,000 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 7 1.1.1.1.7 Coordinate World Food Day  National World Food Day Steering Committee meetings convened  National World Food Day celebration coordinated  World Food Day sub centres supported  World Food Day report available  4 Community food security advocacy program coordinated Q2 Q4 FSO, Team 10,000 1.1.1.1.8 Strengthen community nutrition advocacy  4 Community programs on SSBs, FV, Home Gardens, PA supported  Advocacy reports available Q4 FNPO, Team 5,000 1.1.3.1 Primary care service coverage 1.1.3.1.1 Collaborate with food and nutrition security partners  Minutes and technical reports submitted and actions progressed  3 Projects initiated and implemented with partners Q4 Team 5,000 1.1.3.1.2 Disseminate nutrition information through print materials, website and social media  Weekly updates for social media and website  Print materials prepositioned to Divisions  Quarterly newsletters uploaded and published  Audit conducted for IEC Materials utilization and report available Q4 IO, SN Team SN, IO 10,000 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 8 PRIORITY AREA 2: MATERNAL, INFANT, CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES DELIVERABLES/ OUTPUTS COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD 2.2.3.1 Improve breast feeding promotion and nutritional support 2.2.3.1.1 Finalize the National IYCF Strategy for Fiji  3 Divisional Consultations done  National IYCF Strategy endorsed Q4 M 5,000 2.2.3.1.2 Strengthen counselling and adherence to IYCF programs  IYCF Recipe Book published Q4 SN, FNPO 10,000 2.2.3.1.3 Support National MICA Programs  Advocacy for World Breastfeeding Week facilitated  Draft BFCI Tools developed  IYCF Package reprinted and prepositioned Q4 M SN N 5,000 2.2.3.1.4 Support the maintenance of hospital gardens focussing on iron-rich crops  3 pilot Hospital garden projects supported  Hospital Garden audit tools developed  3 Audits conducted and report available Q4 FSO FSO, N FSO 10,000 2.2.3.1.5 Support the NIMS Program for Children and WCBA Communication and advocacy materials prepositioned Q4 SN, N 5,000 2.2.3.1.6 Facilitate the endorsement and adoption of draft regulation on advertising of unhealthy foods and drinks to children  Amendments made on comments received from SG’s Office and re-submitted  Draft regulations endorsed  Advocacy on Regulations conducted Q4 M 1,000 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 9 PRIORITY AREA 3: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RESILIENCE STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES DELIVERABLES/ OUTPUTS COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD 3.1.2.1 Disaster preparedness, response and climate resilience 3.1.2.1.1 Advocacy on the Action on the Joint Statement to support infant and young child feeding practices during disasters and emergencies in Fiji  Joint Statement 2018-2019 signed with partners  Awareness on Joint Statement conducted Q4 M 1,000 3.1.2.1.2 Develop Nutrition in Emergencies Contingency Plan  2 Consultations undertaken with partners  Draft Contingency Plan on NiE developed Q4 SN, N, M 1,000 3.1.2.1.3 Participate in Cluster Meetings for HN and FSL Clusters  HN Cluster and Nutrition SC Meetings attended and actions progressed  FSL Cluster Meetings attended and actions progressed Q4 M, SN FSO, N 1,000 PRIORITY AREA 4: CONTINUUM OF CARE AND IMPROVED QUALITY AND SAFETY STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES DELIVERABLES/ OUTPUTS COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD 4.1.1.1 Improve quality standards 4.1.1.1.1 Initiate improvement of quality and safety standards at health facilities Number of quality improvement initiatives implemented Q4 AO 1,000 4.1.1.1.2 Identify innovative practices to improve efficiency Number of new SOPs developed for implementation of innovative practices Q4 AO, Team 1,000 4.1.1.1.3 Initiate the implementation of 5S systems All Staff trained in 5S Q3 M 3,000 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 10 PRIORITY AREA 5: PRODUCTIVE, MOTIVATED HEALTH WORKFORCE WITH A FOCUS ON PATIENT RIGHTS AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES DELIVERABLES/ OUTPUTS COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD 5.1.2.1 Reduce number of vacancies 5.1.2.1.1 Review and submit JD for all vacant positions  JDs submitted  Processes supported  Positions filled Q4 AO 1,000 5.1.3.1 Promote a healthy, safe, and supportive work environment to improve workforce satisfaction 5.1.3.1.1 Ensure adequate Nutrition Specialists and funding for Nutrition advocacy programs and activities Staffing and funding secured Q4 M 1,000 5.1.3.1.2 Support for capacity building and professional development for all staff Participation supported and reports available Q4 M 10,000 5.1.3.1.3 Coordinate and facilitate the National Food and Nutrition Security Symposium  Donor support obtained  Logistics for National FNS Symposium facilitated Q4 M, SN, Team 10,000 5.1.3.1.4 Support for workplace wellness initiative  Monthly wellness screenings conducted  Weekly PA sessions facilitated  Monthly wellness sessions conducted  Wellness monitoring tool developed Q4 JOCV N N, JOCV 3,000 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 11 PRIORITY AREA 6: EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES DELIVERABLES/ OUTPUTS COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD 6.1.1.1 Evidence based policy and planning 6.1.1.1.1 Develop the Fiji Policy and Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security 2019-23  2 Consultations completed  Policy endorsed by Cabinet  Policy Forum convened and Draft Action Plan available Q2 M 10,000 6.1.1.1.2 Establish relevant National Committees on FNS  National multi-stakeholder High-Level Committee (HLC), National Steering Committee (NSC), and ministerial Technical Working Groups (TWG) established  TORs developed and adopted  Quarterly meeting minutes available and actions progressed Q4 M 5,000 6.1.1.1.3 Develop BP for FPAFNS  2018-2019 BP developed and submitted  Draft 2019-2020 BP developed Q1 Team 1,000 6.1.1.1.4 Monitor progress of FPAFNS activities  Monthly Technical Meetings  Quarterly BP Meetings conducted  Quarterly and Annual Technical Reports collated and submitted Q4 SN, M 1,000 6.2.3.1 Improve collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to improve national level data 6.2.3.1.1 Collate, compile, analyze, publish and provide feedback on food and nutrition security statistics  National Nutrition Survey Report published  Evidence-based food and nutrition security reports published  Food Balance Sheet published  Nutrition Edition of the Fiji Journal of Public Health published Q4 M SN, RO, N SN, RO, N M 5,000 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 12 6.3.1.1 Strengthen M&E systems and processes 6.3.1.1.1 Secure capacity building on M&E systems and processes  All Technical staff trained on M&E Q4 SN 1,000 6.3.1.1.2 Develop M&E framework for FPAFNS  Monitoring framework and tools developed Q4 SN 1,000 6.3.1.1.3 Provide capacity building on M&E Framework for FPAFNS  M&E Trainings delivered to all sectors and partners Q4 M, SN 5,000 6.3.2.1 Strengthen research and innovation to support health systems strengthening 6.3.2.1.1 Promote Nutrition Mobile App  Advocacy and training of My Kana App conducted  Phase 2 update of My Kana App supported  Advocacy IEC developed and available Q4 SN, N 10,000 PRIORITY AREA7: MEDICINAL PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES DELIVERABLES/ OUTPUTS COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD 7.3.1.1 Improve infrastructure and equipment for service delivery 7.3.1.1.1 Maintain infrastructure and equipment to meet service delivery.  Maintenance plan submitted  Infrastructure maintenance completed  Infrastructure and equipment compliant with OHS  Vehicle registration completed Q4 AO 10,000 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 13 PRIORITY AREA 8: SUSTAINABLE FINANCING STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES DELIVERABLES/ OUTPUTS COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD 8.1.2.1 Estimate demand for resource needs for budgetary submissions for 3 years 8.1.2.1.1 Submit budget requests for administrative and operational resources Adequate resources secured Q4 M, AO 1,000 BUDGET SUMMARY FOR FPAFNS ALLOCATION STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD TOTAL BY PA $FJD Priority Area 1 1.1.1.1.1 Q4 SN 5,000 81,000 1.1.1.1.2 Q4 FNPO, JOCV, Team 15,000 1.1.1.1.3 Q3 N, SN 5,000 1.1.1.1.4 Q4 N, FNPO,FSO 10,000 1.1.1.1.5 Q4 FNPO 1,000 1.1.1.1.6 Q4 Team 15,000 1.1.1.1.7 Q2 FSO, Team 10,000 1.1.1.1.8 Q4 FNPO, Team 5,000 1.1.3.1.1 Q4 Team 5,000 1.1.3.1.2 Q4 IO, Team 10,000 NFNC Fiji Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition Security - Business Plan 2018-2019 Page 14 STRATEGIES (Specific Objective) ACTIVITIES COMPLETION DATE RESPONSIBLE PERSON BUDGET $FJD TOTAL BY PA $FJD Priority Area 2 2.2.3.1.1 Q4 M 5,000 36,000 2.2.3.1.2 Q4 SN, FNPO 10,000 2.2.3.1.3 Q4 M, SN, N 5,000 2.2.3.1.4 Q4 FSO, N 10,000 2.2.3.1.5 Q4 SN, N 5,000 2.2.3.1.6 Q4 M 1,000 Priority Area 3 3.1.2.1.1 Q4 M 1,000 3,000 3.1.2.1.2 Q4 SN, N, M 1,000 3.1.2.1.3 Q4 M, Team 1,000 Priority Area 4 4.1.1.1.1 Q4 AO 1,000 5,000 4.1.1.1.2 Q4 AO, Team 1,000 4.1.1.1.3 Q3 M 3,000 Priority Area 5 5.1.2.1.1 Q4 AO 1,000 25,000 5.1.3.1.1 Q4 M 1,000 5.1.3.1.2 Q4 M 10,000 5.1.3.1.3 Q4 M, SN, Team 10,000 5.1.3.1.4 Q4 JOCV, N 3,000 Priority Area 6 6.1.1.1.1 Q2 M 10,000 39,000 6.1.1.1.2 Q4 M 5,000 6.1.1.1.3 Q1 Team 1,000 6.1.1.1.4 Q4 SN, M 1,000 6.2.3.1.1 Q4 M, SN, RO, N 5,000 6.3.1.1.1 Q4 M 1,000 6.3.1.1.2 Q4 SN 1,000 6.3.1.1.3 Q4 M, SN 5,000 6.3.2.1.1 Q4 SN, N 10,000 Priority Area 7 7.3.1.1.1 Q4 AO 10,000 10,000 Priority Area 8 8.1.2.1.1 Q4 M, AO 1,000 1,000 TOTAL 200,000