World Vision International NGO IYCF Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
World Vision International NGO IYCF Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job Description:Ensure that TFP (OTP & SC) and TSFP (Food Distribution) sites established and activated for IYCF promotion, counseling, and support;
Build the capacity of HEWs and Nurses on IYCF promotion, counseling, and support;
Ensure the CMAM beneficiaries are well integrated with IYCF programs;
Support community assessments related to CMAM & IYCF and strengthen capacity of various health, agriculture, and other sectors’ front line workers to improve the quality of nutrition intervention.
Plan for IYCF promotion with HEWs and other health workers working at OTP and SC sites;
Advise the best feeding options/ practices and follow ups as appropriate.
Provide regular updates and monthly reports for the CMAM coordinator timely;
Utilize Woreda and Kebele level opportunities for IYCF promotion and support. Participate in the development of mother support groups and mother-baby areas
Provide mothers with practical advice on correct attachment and positioning when breastfeeding, timely introduction of complementary foods and respond to any concerns or local taboos associated with IYCF.
Qualifications: BSc degree in Public Health/ Clinical Nursing/Nutrition and related health field of study preferred from accredited universities or health colleges
Certificate: on acute malnutrition 2019 revised guideline training, Revised 2019 IMAM guideline, and IYCF-E training, Integrated Pharmaceuticals Logistics System (IPLS) and Trained on Family MUAC approach and TSFP/MAM required
Required
Professional Experience: Minimum three years working experience with NGOs in CMAM program;
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Knowledge, training and experience in management of MAM and SAM with/without medical complication
Demonstrated skills in CMAM program planning, implementation and monitoring.
Experience in cascading family MUAC approach
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Good human relation skills.
Willingness to work under pressure and extra hours
Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions;
Strong adherence to World Vision values;
Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity and integrity;
Prepared to live and work in an remote and uncertain security environment
Fluent in oral and written English and Local language
How to Apply
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