Nutrition Officer
Palabek Kal, Uganda * Fulltime
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Category: NGO
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Location: Palabek Kal, Uganda
Fulltime
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
S/He will be responsible for the day-to-day functionality of the nutrition programs to ensure key prevention and curative interventions are implemented as planned and in accordance with Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Implement emergency nutrition responses, including OTC and ITC, adhering to protocols.
• Promote Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) and Baby-Friendly Community Initiatives (BFCI).
• Build capacity through mentorship and refresher training for nutrition staff, Health workers and VHTs.
• Deliver health and nutrition education at community and facility levels.
• Monitor nutrition supply requisition, storage, and consumption at field level.
• Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nutrition mass screening exercises for under-fives
• Provide nutrition counseling, including for chronic medical conditions.
• Compile and submit weekly, biweekly, monthly and quarterly reports for donors and IRC programs.
• Supervision of direct reports, including conducting Performance Management Evaluation (PME).
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with respective professional body.
• Minimum of 3 years direct experience implementing nutrition, food security, or related programming with a humanitarian or development agency.
• Experience of maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
• Proven analytical, planning, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically
• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills
• Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a settlement/camp setting) will be an added advantage
• Flexible and positive personality
• Knowledge of nutrition protocols, including SPHERE standards, WHO protocols, and MoH Nutrition Protocols
• Experience in community health education and mobilization practices and standards required.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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