Job Title: Nutrition Assistant
Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Duty Station: Twajiji Village, Yumbe District, Uganda
About the Company:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.
Job Summary: Working under the guidance of the Nutrition Officer; The Nutrition assistant will be responsible for the day to day implementation of Integrated nutrition interventions .i.e. IMAM done by running Selective feeding program (SFP), Outpatient therapeutic care (OTC), blanket supplementary feeding program (BSFP), emergency screening, nutrition surveillance and assessment including Mass Screening, Promotion of Maternal infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN through the Community Health Volunteers. He/she will be responsible for day -to- day data compilation
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implementation of the emergency nutrition response in the selected location while ensuring adherence to the stipulated protocol
- Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under-fives.
- Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-fives, pregnant and Lactating women
- Implement comprehensive Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition and Baby friendly community initiatives (BFCI) approaches
- Support capacity building and OJT for Nutrition refugee staff and VHTs through identification of capacity gaps and carrying out refresher trainings
- Support the systematic delivery of health and nutrition education messages to the community and facility level.
- Monitor and review nutrition supplies and equipment movements such as deliveries, storage, transport and utilization at the site level
- Offer nutrition support through counseling to individuals with medical complications including comprehensive care clinic clients
- Conduct Mass screening for children under-fives regularly in collaboration with community health volunteers.
- Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition program weekly, biweekly and monthly report of all activities implemented.
- Any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Note
- The role of Nutrition Assistant cannot be limited to the specific duties and tasks detailed herein. The success of the IRC’s humanitarian mission is the highest priority and all issues which arise must be addressed accordingly. Therefore, S/he will be required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances and remain flexible to perform any other duties, as and when required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution.
- At least two (2) years’ working experience preferably with an NGO in a cross- cultural setting
- Previous team experience and knowledge of team dynamics desirable
- Skills and Abilities
- Ability to maintain the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality.
- Ability to organize tasks simultaneously, prioritize work and ensure tasks are completed by deadline
- Good inter-personal and conflict resolution skills, able to work under pressure and manage personal stress
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills plus fluency in spoken and written English
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below
Deadline: 18th April 2025
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