International Rescue Committee Nutrition Assistant Jobs in Uganda

International Rescue Committee Nutrition Assistant Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting IDPs, refugees and various institutions in the country notably the government, community based organizations, the civil society and the private sector.

The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health, economic recovery and development, protection, and women’s protection and empowerment.

IRC has its country office in Kampala and regional offices in Kitgum, Yumbe, Moroto and South West Uganda.

Job Overview/Summary

Working under the guidance of the Nutrition Officer; The Nutrition assistant will be responsible for the day to day implementation of Integrated nutrition interventions .i.e. IMAM done by running Selective feeding program (SFP), Outpatient therapeutic care (OTC), blanket supplementary feeding program (BSFP), emergency screening, nutrition surveillance and assessment including Mass Screening, Promotion of Maternal infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN through the Community Health Volunteers.

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

Specific 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 Nutrition refugee staff and VHTs through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher trainings

Support the systematic delivery of health and nutrition education messages to the community and facility level.

Monitor and review nutrition supplies and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport and utilization at the site level

Offer nutrition support through counseling 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.

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution.

At least two (2) years’ working experience preferably with an NGO in a cross cultural setting

Previous team experience and knowledge of team dynamics desirable

Skills and Abilities

Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Ability to organize tasks simultaneously, prioritize work and ensure tasks are completed by deadline

Good inter-personal and conflict resolution skills, able to work under pressure and manage personal stress

Excellent verbal and written communication skills plus fluency in spoken and written English

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 10th June 2019

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law

For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Nutrition Assistant Jobs in Uganda

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