Kenya Red Cross Society is a leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the wellbeing, health and resilience of communities in Kenya. The Society is seeking a qualified professional in the following position:
Position Title: Nutrition Officer (2 positions)
Locations: Nutrition Coordinator
Reporting To: IFO 2 CAMP – Dadaab Refugee Operations
PURPOSE:
The Nutrition Officer will be responsible for
implementation of Nutrition projects in collaboration with other health staff,
to increase Nutrition-Health integration. The Officer will facilitate good
practice and ensure compliance to applicable implementation guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and organize OTP and SFP at
designated health post in liaison with nutrition incentives.
- Work closely with CHP and MIYCN
counsellors to ensure all aspects of the program are understood and agreed
and appropriate referrals take place to and from the OTP and the program
is well integrated into the health systems.
- Supervise the activities of the
IMAM and CMAM program.
- Work closely with the teams to
ensure all children are screened correctly, all criteria are understood by
the teams, including admission, discharge and transfer to and from the
OTP/SFP.
- Ensure the correct clinical
diagnosis at the time of assessment according to the IMAM protocols are
adhered to so that the patient receives appropriate treatment in the
relevant program.
- Ensure timely identification of
complications, non-responders, and referrals to the SC.
- Ensure correctness, consistence
and completeness of the information in the nutrition registers.
- Ensure adequate availability of
food supplies and stock is pre-positioned as planned by discussing with
logistics
- Through liaison with the
community mobilizers and nutrition volunteers, provide effective follow up
of all cases: particularly tracing of children who are absent from the
program, sick children, long stay children, children not gaining weight
and children with social problems.
- Provide key health and education
messages to beneficiaries based the protocol and guidelines.
- Respond to inquiries regarding
the technical aspects of the program admission and discharge whenever
necessary at the OTP/SFP sites.
- Follow-up and ensure the field
team interacts with the beneficiaries properly
- Submit daily stock report, weekly
HIS report and weekly health post report
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Nutrition from a
recognized college/University
- Must be registered by Kenya
nutritionist and dietetic institute
- At least 2 years’ experience of
working in a refugee set up or a similar context under the IMAM /CMAM
program.
- IMAM and MIYCN training is an
added advantage
- An understanding of the UNHCR
/WFP reporting system will be an added advantage.
Key Competencies
- Strong communication skills:
oral, written and presentation skills.
- Should be a team player and
culturally sensitive.
- Demonstrated proficiency in
computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and
utilization of the internet.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong leadership, team building,
conflict resolution and ability to deliver the Society’s strategic
objectives.
- Extremely flexible, and have the
ability to cope with stressful situations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above
qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/careers to
reach us not later than 27th March 2023; Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification:
Kenya Red Cross Society is an equal
opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security
deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting
candidates for an interview.
Kenya Red Cross Society is committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
