Nutrition officer

World Vision International (WVI)

Job details

Posted Date

Oct, 20

Expire Date

Oct, 25

Job description

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Ensure effective implementation and coordination of project:

Ensure that nutrition activities for OTP, SFP, pregnant and lactating are implementation according to work plans

Ensure that those admitted in the program are immunized according to the MOH approved schedule

Ensure supplies are delivered to the project facilities

Ensure nutrition guidelines are maintained in all MCH/OPD clinics and outreach stations

Provide supervision of MCH staff using the MCH supervision check list

Ensure children with medical complications are referred to the stabilization center

Provide the accountability of OTP plumpy nuts.

Ensure that active case finding of malnourished children is taking place.

Ensure referral mechanism between MCH and SC is taking place.

Provide referral books to all MCH

Ensure GIK PDL as well as success stories are accounted for all MCH.

Ensure OTP cards and register books are being properly filled in and IMAM guideline is being used to treat children

To oversee community mobilization and sensitization on PHC issues

Maintain participate in stakeholder networks In consultation with the Nutrition Manager & Health coordinator, make contribution for opportunities for new projects

Skills and qualifications

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Experience

Relevant experience and ability to manage programs in insecure environments
Experience of working with and/ or commitment to humanitarian standards eg SPHERE
Educational level required: Degree in Public Health or related field with at least 1 to 3 years’ experience related to nutrition and health programing.
Technical Training qualifications required: Nurse / midwife or Medical Science / Public Health