International Rescue Committee Nutrition Nurse Jobs in Uganda

International Rescue Committee Nutrition Nurse Jobs in Uganda

Closing date: 20 Feb 2019

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 severe 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.

Required 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

Required Experience & Competencies:

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:

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