Medical Teams International Nutritionist, Mbarara - Jobs in Uganda

Medical Teams International Nutritionist, Mbarara - Jobs in Uganda

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the Nutrition Officer in case management of malnourished clients in the inpatient and outpatient departments. Ensures improved nutrition awareness and proper management of malnutrition cases by participating in outreach activities and providing technical support to community health teams.

Job Responsibilities

Provide nutrition education and nutrition assessments at the health facility and in community outreach activities; enrol beneficiaries in nutrition programs as per project guidelines

Responsible for case management of malnourished patients and ensure that all routine medication and food is administered appropriately for patients in treatment programs

Prepare food and support the feeding of malnourished patients under observation in the inpatient wards

Build capacity of inpatients and caregivers by advising on proper care and nutrition at home

Carry out home visits to follow up on discharged patients to ensure adherence to advice

Build the capacity of community health staff in nutritional screening, case detection and referral

Ensure all malnourished children have child health cards and up to date immunizations; Perform routine growth monitoring activities

Prepare weekly, monthly and activity reports for inpatient and outpatient departments

Ensure the security of food and related nutrition supplies, including taking precautions to avoid contamination

Ensure the kitchen and surrounding environment is hygienic and well maintained

Ensure that nutrition practices are conducted with the highest level of integrity and ethics according to professional and MTI Code of Conduct

Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Licenses and certifications

Diploma in Human Nutrition, Dietetics or related field is required

Minimum 1 year of nutrition field experience with a busy

project implementing IMAM is required

Experience in clinical medicine or community health is an added advantage

Experience working in emergency operations is an added advantage

Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition principles and management of acute malnutrition

Demonstrated knowledge of infant and young child feeding practices

Skills

Skilled in conducting nutritional assessments and managing cases

Skilled in presenting complex information at an appropriate level to an individual or group

Skilled in using behaviour change strategies to mobilize community members to take ownership of healthcare needs

Skilled in report writing

Skilled at using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook to write reports

A good command of both written and spoken English

Abilities

Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy

Keen desire to build capacity of staff

Ability to be flexible and manage stress, especially in situations which require a high degree of diplomacy

Ability to support MTI Calling and adhere to the MTI Code of Conduct

Physical conditions:

This position requires work at health facilities and in communities located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.



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