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• Perform operational management and coordination, together with the
  existing BRAC staff, all the nutrition pilot activities within the context
  of the CHP platform
• Coordinate nutrition pilot activities in all the pilot branches,
  ensuring that all nutrition activities are streamlined within the
  framework of the CHPs platform
• Regular reporting on the progress of the nutrition activities from
  all branches, and analyzing all reports so as to inform management on
  progress of the pilot
• Offer technical, operational, and administrative support to program
  assistants and community health promoters with regards to the nutrition
  activities, and ensuring that all nutrition related activities are
  conducted holistically within the framework of the CHP platform
• Conduct necessary field trips and site visits to ensure effective
  implementation of the pilot project activities in the branches, and
  reaching to CHPs’ communities to support implementation of the CHP
  activities such as nutrition assessments in the context of ICCM
• Ensure that all assessed children who require referral according to
  MoH / WHO guidelines are referred and followed up with a clear trail of
  verifiable documentation.
• Support the CHPs and PAHs in the incorporation / entry of nutrition
  activities into the CHP mobile platforms, and the BRAC MIS system.
• Ensure that all BRAC branches have adequate supply of nutrition
  supplies, and ensure rational uptake of these supply by communities, in
  line with Ministry of Health and WHO guidelines and standards.
• Work closely with BRAC field teams and liaise with the respective
  District Health Offices in the branches of operation, to create and foster
  working relationships.

• The ideal candidate for the BRAC International Nutritionist job
  placement should hold a bachelor’s degree in human nutrition &
  diabetics or Food science & technology or a related field.
• One to two years of health-related experience in Community Health
  work with community health workers (such as Wage Health Teams and other
  related structures).
• Should have expertise in nutrition assessment, counseling &
  support especially infant & young children feeding therapeutic
  feeding, referral linkages for more comprehensive nutrition care and
  rehabilitation, and working knowledge of Ministry of Health Uganda and WHO
  guidelines and standards.
• Should possess good interpersonal, supervisory and mentorship skills
  to mobilize & inspire trust among team members as well as the
  community to drive performances on health and sales
• Good communication skills, proposal writing and computer skills (MS
  office proficiency)
• Good report writing planning and analytical skills are a must

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