Nutritionist at International Rescue Committee

Working under the mentorship and supervision of the Nutrition Officer, the Nutritionist will be a MOH liaison and directly responsible for the day-to-day oversight and implementation of the ComPAS- IMAM & MIYCN protocols in the program which includes.

• Coordination and performance of the COMPAS protocol working with the Nutrition manager to ensure that the program is running efficiently.
• Cooperating with the Supply Chain department, propose and procure family nutrition program supplies in accordance to the developed Procurement plans in Integra.
• In conjunction with the County and sub – county department of health, plan and conduct trainings for health staff on COMPASS, MIYCN and Family MUAC.
• Together with the caregiver teams, coordinate the day-to-day implementation of MIYCN, family MUAC screening at household levels through community health workers and radio program.
• In collaboration with ministry of health, plan for trainings for M2MSGs on efficient MIYCN practices.
• Participate in coordination meetings at the County and sub-county level with the MOH and Partners including NTWG, CNTF and any other.
• Support development of County work plans with the S/CHMTs and schedule joint supervisions to improve quality programming.
• Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff pursuant to the work plans.
• Manage the project budget; making sure that expenditure stays in sync with donor guidelines, and guided by organizational policies.
• Supervise budget spending in line with spending plan; ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.
• Implement comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN) Baby Friendly Community initiative (BFCI),Family MUAC approaches.
• Contribute to timely, high quality donor reports according to IRC and donor regulations. Ensure all required documents of all the activities implemented are included.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies procurement and supervise supply control.
• Attend & represent the Nutrition program in MOH meetings, CNTFs, Surveys and DQAs.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Diploma in food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.
• Must be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI.

Required Experience & Competencies

• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in emergency community nutrition and implementation.
• Experience in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI approaches.
• Experience in nutrition survey and assessments.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report writing and team working skills.
• Knowledge in computer packages and basic analysis skills.
• Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage).
• Flexible and positive personality.
• Strong planning and implementation capacity.
• Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.