Nutritionist
Job Description
Working under the guidance
of the Senior Nutrition Officer. The Nutritionist will be the team leader and
will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Emergency grant
Nutrition interventions on MIYCN practices:
He/she will be responsible
for day-to-day data compilation.
Key Responsibilities
- In support of the nutrition officer plan and support the
distribution of family MUAC tapes to families in the targeted areas.
- In collaboration with the ministry of health conduct
trainings to M2MSGs on MIYCN practices during Covid – 19 Pandemic.
- Train and mentor families including CHEWs and CHVs on family
MUAC approach.
- Support the nutrition officer in the development of wok plans
for the activities to be implemented.
- Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion
(GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.
- Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals
with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.
- Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly,
biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented.
- Support the nutrition officer in Monitoring budget spending
in line with spending plan and ensure diligence in grants utilization
including timely spending and value for money.
- Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program
supplies, procurement, and monitor supply control.
- Support MOH on DQAs.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Hold a minimum of Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics
from recognized institution.
- Must be registered with KNDI.
Experience/Competence
- Minimum 1year experience within an INGO in implementing
emergency community nutrition.
- Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with
strong BFHI/BFCI approaches
- Experience in nutrition survey and assessment
- Proven analytical, 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
camp setting will be an added advantage).
- Fluency in Nga’Turkana desirable.
- Flexible and positive personality.
- Strong planning and implementation capacity.
- Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.
How To Apply
