Senior Nutrition Officer , IRC.

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Job Description

Working under the guidance and supervision of the Nutrition Manager, The Senior Nutrition Officer (SNO) will lead the implementation of all nutrition related activities at the IRC run health facilities (main hospital and 2 health posts) and communities in the refugee settlement and the surrounding host communities in Hagadera refugee camp.


The SNO will be responsible for providing training (nutrition), coaching, mentorship, and technical support, including M&E for the nutrition program. Key areas will include, but not limited to the detection and treatment of acute cases of malnutrition; implementation of the prevention package of Combined Protocol for Treatment of Acute Malnutrition Study (comPAS), Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MIYCN); supporting outreach activities that include surveillance and patient follow up; and preparing and submission of donor reports as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.

Registration MUST with KNDI

Possess at least three (3) years’ experience in implementing nutrition related activities in a busy hospital and community set up.

S/He must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programmed data.

Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Must have cognate skills in computer applications.

MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills

Ready to work in difficult environmental conditions.

Required experience:

Addition nutrition training in CMAM/IMAM and MIYCN is an added advantage.

Strong communication skills, oral, written and presentation.

Previous experience in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands of Kenya

Previous experience working in insecure contexts

Extremely flexible and can cope with stressful situations.

Strong background in humanitarian projects.

Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, E- mail, out look

Should be a team player and culturally sensitive.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes.


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