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Nutritionist II at International Rescue Committee

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Diploma
  • Experience 1 year
  • Location Garissa
  • Job Field Science&nbsp

Nutritionist II at International Rescue Committee

Nutritionist II

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively follow MOH protocols for inpatient management of SAM cases with complications at the stabilization centre
  • Ensure daily anthropometric assessments, feed administration and routine medication according to the protocol are done and documented
  • Implementation of outpatient therapeutic program of severely acute malnourished children under-fives as per the IMAM guidelines/ ComPAS protocol
  •  Implementation of supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-five children, pregnant and lactating women as per the IMAM guidelines/ComPAS protocol
  • Implement Maternal Infant and young Child nutrition program
  • Support capacity building and OJT for the incentive staff through identification of capacity gaps and supporting training.
  • Support the systematic dissemination of key nutrition education messages to improve dietary practises.
  • Monitor utilization of essential nutrition supplies and ensure daily reconciliation of nutrition supplies.
  • Compile and submit weekly nutrition reports and monthly MOH summary reports for entry into KHIS
  • Participate in facility-based data review meetings and share performance on key nutrition indicators.
  • Liaise with pharmacist/facility in-charge and order for nutrition commodities to be prepositioned based on consumption and clients on treatment.
  • Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Hold a minimum of a Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics from recognized institution
  • Must be registered with KNDI.
  • 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).
  • Flexible and positive personality.
  • Strong planning and implementation capacity.
  • Confident and capable negotiator, communicator and networker.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to International Rescue Committee on careers.rescue.org to apply

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