Nutrition Assistant at International Rescue Committee

He/she will be responsible for day to day data compilation.

Nutrition Assistant Job Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of the emergency nutrition response in the selected location while ensuring adherence to the stipulated protocol
• Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under fives.
  Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-fives ,pregnant and Lactating women
• Implement comprehensive Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition and Baby friendly community initiatives(BFCI) approaches
• Support capacity building and OJT for MOH staff and CHWs through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher trainings.
• Monitor and review nutrition supplies and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport and utilization at thesite level
• Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical complications including comprehensive care clinic clients
• Conduct Mass screening for children under-fives regularly in collaboration with community health volunteers.
• Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition program weekly, biweekly and monthly report of all activities implemented.
• Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement and monitor supply control
  Support MOH on DQAs
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications for the Nutrition Assistant Job

• Hold a Certificate in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution
• Must be registered with KNDI.
• At least 1years experience within an INGO in
• Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
• Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
• Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
• Ability to work in hardship areas(previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)
• Flexible and positive personality.