Nigerian Red Cross Society Assistant Technical Officer Nutrition Jobs
Nigerian Red Cross Society Assistant Technical Officer Nutrition Jobs
Job SummaryResponsible for promoting quality infant and young child feeding (IYCF) services at community and facility levels.
He/She will engage in and will work with other team members in the delivery of optimal infant and young child feeding in emergency.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with PHC personnel to provide patient care, patient advocacy and planning of Lead and coordinate the facilitation of community IYCF support group activities
Identify training needs and build technical capacity of IYCF Assistants, support group promoters, Community Nutrition mobilizers (CNMs), and Lead persons.
Direct skilled IYCF support services including Growth Promotion and Monitoring at IYCF corners/spaces and other contact points
Organize and participate in food demonstration sessions periodically
Lead micronutrient supplementation including Micro-nutrient powder (MNP) distribution.
Conduct regular focus group discussions with beneficiaries to assess barriers to optimal IYCF uptake
Support the development of IYCF multimedia messages including radio jingle
Ensure Gender mainstreaming in nutrition, and integration of other sectors
Collaborate, campaign and build community awareness during IYCF celebration days.
Support the development of case studies and success stories from program implementation.
Develop network with other actors in the operational area as well as community leaders/representatives
Engage in community dialogue, sensitize stakeholders/community on IYCF-E activities and specific humanitarian programs implemented by NRCS.
Take monthly physical inventory of all nutrition supplies ensuring stock levels are accounted for and adequate.
Support M & E unit during surveys, assessments, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) including preparation andsubmissionoftimelyreports.
Qualifications / Experience
BSc in Human Nutrition and diabetics or closely related fields with 1-3 years’ experience in humanitarian organization
Must possess a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a community-based setting
Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working in a PHC setting
Demonstrate experience in management and supervision of
outreach services
Demonstrate experience working in a multi-cultural/religious setting.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Ability and willingness to stay at the project sites is required
Ability to respect and maintain medical secrets and confidentiality at all times
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
High level of integrity
Excellent written and oral proficiency in the local language.
Excellent Advocacy skills
Technical knowledge of reproductive health and modern contraceptive methods.
Excellent report writing
Coordination and team-building skills
Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
Excellent MS Office skills (including Word, Excel, Power-point etc.)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their Applications to recruitment@redcrossnigeria.org with the Position applied for as the subject of the mail and candidates full name as the title of attachment.
Note
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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