AFOD Nutrition Assistant Jobs in Uganda

AFOD Nutrition Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary:

Under the Supervision of the Nutrition Officer, the Nutrition Assistant will be responsible for the implementation and quality of the nutrition services provided at the health facilities/community offering TSFP and MCHN working in close collaboration with the district nutrition focal person.

The Nutrition Assistant will be based at the supported health facilities with frequent outreaches.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure availability of standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as prescribed by the Ministry of Health and WHO/UNICEF/WFP at the health facility.

Ensure that all nutrition activities are consistent with established best practices.

Organize orientation and refresher training for the Care Group Volunteer (CGVs) on MUAC screening and referral as well as follow-ups.

Strengthen the linkages between community health structures for early case identification, referral and management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition.

Coordinate with Health Facility staff to ensure that VHTs are selected in all project locations in with the recommended MOH guidelines.

Implement the Ministry of Health Care groups approach in the areas of operation by supporting the VHTs in the identification of care groups, selection of house hold support groups and behavior change promotion among the communities.

Organize a training and for care group volunteers and VHTs using designed training modules.

Work with CGV heads for beneficiary identification of children 24-59 months under the field office.

Supervise VHTs during distribution, and carry out on job support on IYCF.

Provide relevant information in the development and dissemination of relevant IEC materials on nutrition activities such as IYCF, ENA.

Develop concept notes for the drama groups and community dialogues for community sensitization.

Provide care groups with the necessary working

tools that they need for the implementation of activities such as meetings, modular trainings and conducting food demonstrations.

Participate in the periodic Weight for Height nutrition screening to assess for GAM level in the community.

Prepare project progress reports, success stories and lessons learned during project implementation.

Liaise with the district VHT coordinator to ensure active engagement of VHTs in the catchment area.

Ensure integration with health, WASH and Food Security teams when conducting outreach services.

Ensure that the nutrition program is integrated and implemented in line with the AFOD 2-P and ICLEM model.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Minimum qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education, or other relevant qualifications with experience in Public Health and CMAM Programming.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year experience in a primary health care program.

Core Competencies

An excellent report-writing skill is required including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Fluent in written and spoken English.

Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.

Team management experience with similar programs.

Ability to observe and to provide feedback on the activities.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; AFOD Nutrition Assistant Jobs in Uganda

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