Description
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Facilitate the delivery of nutrition activities at the field level and provide technical support to HWs, Nutrition Assistants and CNMs
Ensure quality engagement of community leaders / their delegates for the organization of beneficiaries in each project location.
Carry out weekly supervisory visits to all project locations assigned
Ensure adequate availability of food and material supplies for distribution in all project locations and share monthly distribution plan with the Nutrition Manager
Attend regular nutrition meetings and assist in any other tasks when required
Respect the dignity and culture of beneficiaries and other members of the community
He/she will support the implementation and sensitization activities for targeted communities about MAM/IYCF in collaboration with the state Ministry of Health, State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Partners, community leaders and other key stakeholders at the local government level.
Conduct rapid appraisal/assessment of nutrition situation including IYCF practices, GBV risk analysis and MUAC screening
He/she will support the delivery of IYCF counselling sessions to pregnant women for the preparation of breastfeeding and colostrum feeding and all mothers with children under 59 months.
Plan and conduct mass MUAC screening of the under-fives in collaboration with the Community Health volunteers
Document’s findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up of beneficiaries
Prepare and submit program reports including 5Ws to NE Nutrition sector, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness per the responsibility areas.
Documents lessons learned in specific technical areas.
Perform any other task as may be directed by the Project Manager
Qualifications
Interested candidates should possess an OND, HND, B.Sc or M.Sc Degree with 1-10 years experience
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