World Vision IYCF Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
World Vision IYCF Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Major ResponsibilityThe IYCF Officer is expected to support and ensure the IYCF promotion, counseling, and support for Mothers at the Therapeutic Feeding Programs (TFP) and Targeted Supplementary Food Program (TSFP) in respective Woreda according to the IYCF standard.
S/he will work closely with Health Workers, HEWs, and community to ensure the sustainability of IYCF activities at Woreda level.
Detail responsibilities will be
Major duties
Ensure the TFP (OTP & SC) and TSFP (Food Distribution) sites are established and activated for IYCF promotion, counseling, and support;
Build the capacity of HEWs and Nurses on IYCF promotion, counseling, and support;
Plan for IYCF promotion with HEWs and other health workers working at OTP and SC sites;
Ensure the CMAM beneficiaries are well integrated with IYCF programs;
Provide regular updates and monthly reports for the CMAM coordinator timely;
Support Health Workers and HEWs on Women Development Armies or Health Development Armies’ (HDAs) trainings;
Utilize Woreda and Kebele level opportunities for IYCF promotion and support;
Ensure the IYCF promotion is conducted at OTP sites and SCs regularly and as per the standard;
Ensure TFP (OTP & SCs) and Food distribution (FD) sites have quality recording of IYCF activities;
Communicate with World Vision Ethiopia Nutrition staffs (like OTP/SC nurses and TSFP officers), public health institutions and other government organization at Woreda Level concerning to IYCF;
Ensure that the families of malnourished children receive appropriate IYCF support;
Participate on health and nutrition related assessments
Promote gender equity and equality through each level of activities;
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Qualifications Required
BSc degree in Public Health/ Clinical Nursing/Nutrition and related health field of study
Work Experience
Minimum two years working experience with NGOs in CMAM program, specific to IYCF;
Additional Requirements
Committed to WV’s vision, mission and core values.
Local language and Basic Computer Literacy requiredNumber of openings : 3Place of Work: MelkabeloGoro Muti and HabroDuration of the contract: 6 monthsSalary: World Vision has an attractive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision IYCF Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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