Nutrition Officer at Smiling Hearts Initiatives International

Job Title: Nutrition Officer

Activities

• Lead/support in the planning, quantification and selection of nutrition services sites establishment, and operations.
• Ensure the registration of new MAM cases by following strictly the protocols and provide individual nutrition counselling based on the nutrition status and evolution of the beneficiary, provide information on the TSFP, reason for admission and the treatment protocol for the new and old cases.
• Analyze deeply the nutrition evolution of each beneficiary, identify potential discrepancy and correct them accordingly.
• Ensure the smooth flow of the beneficiaries from the triage to the exit of the TSFP.
• Participate to the forecasting and provision of the nutrition products and other supplies for each site in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper, clear and accurate data recording on registration books and nutrition cards.
• Demonstrate the preparation of the ration for each new admission.
• Ensure that all program materials are well maintained.
• Check the hygiene at each stage of the TSFP distribution.
• Ensure all Children 6-59 month in the IMAM programme receive care and treatment in accordance with IMAM Guidelines, including proper taking of anthropometric measurements and proper referral and receive food/treatment according to the agreed protocol.
• Supervise CNWs at nutrition services sites on weekly basis.
• Facilitate and organize referral of sick children to the stabilization center and ensure effective follow up of these children.
• Organize the implementation of follow-up protocols requiring community outreach on a weekly basis with OTP patients,
• Assist the community Nutrition workers implementing nutrition activities to develop monthly work plans.
• Ensure proper management supplies, monitor and report on the stock levels.

Candidate Profile

• BSc in Health, Nutrition, Nursing or related field with a minimum of two year relevant experience for BSc holder and three years related experience for Diploma holder.
• Understanding of community management of acute malnutrition
• Computer skills knowledge and applications especially Ms Word and Excel
• Experience in planning and organizing activities in a variety of locations
• Proven capacity to supervise, train and coach local staff and community workers.
• Experience of providing hands-on in-service training
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and representational and communications skills are essential, and a team-oriented work style is a necessity.
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with children and their careers
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions
• Strong report writing skill
• Understanding of local language and culture is mandatory.
• Understanding of English language (Listening, speaking, reading, writing).

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 8th November 2024. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION”