Nutritionist at The International Rescue Committee

Requirements

• Develop an annual nutrition sector work plan in Daadab.
• Supervise and coordinate the implementation and monitoring of nutrition project activities in line with proposal targets and work plan timelines
• Conduct nutritional surveillance in the camp based on agreed camp wide methodologies including surveys, process monitoring, SMART, LQAS, SQUEAC and other rapid methods.
• Coordinate with other IRC departments and implementing partners to develop training curricula and implementation plans.
• Assist in response and management of any nutrition emergencies e.g. acute food shortages in the camp and participate in the development of disaster preparedness systems.
• Promote mother infant and young child feeding best practices in the camp.
• Supervise and monitor the hospital patient’s diet including the special diets for chronic diseases.
• Oversee implementation and integration of comprehensive growth monitoring program.
• Participate actively in execution of operational research in the camp.
• Participate actively in annual nutrition surveys in the camp.
• Plan and actively involve the community in marking recognized nutrition related days.
• Coordinate with UNHCR, WFP other implementing partners and health facilities to ensure maximum effectiveness of the nutrition project.
• Monitoring and supervising both national and refugee staff to ensure work is performed efficiently
• Routinely monitor staff performance according to their job description and provide written feedback in a timely manner
• Oversee continuous training programs for the nutrition staff as well as organizing trainings with consultants as per the annual work-plan & budget
• Review personnel issues and concerns of nutrition staff and assist with determining and implementing solutions
• Participate in recruitment of health staff as appropriate
• Recommend promotions, disciplinary action of nutrition staff to FC
• Foster integration of the nutrition program with other health sector programs within IRC Daadab.
• Directly supervise the nutrition team in the camp.

Qualifications for the Nutritionist Job

• MUST have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition dietetics.
• Master’s in Public Health Nutrition preferred.
• MUST be a registered by KNDI.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal, infant and child health/nutrition care at program management level is required.
• Experience in designing and implementing nutrition surveys and other methodologies,
• Knowledge in computer statistical packages such as SMART and basic data analysis skills.
• Experience in managing a nutrition program in emergencies or among refugee/ displaced populations an advantage.
• Working in resource poor environment and complex emergencies.
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgment and the capacity to think and plan strategically, including the ability to produce high quality programs through development implementation.