Nutrition Nurse

Job Summary Jop Purpose: To promote Optimal MIYCN practices and provide practical support for mothers in understanding and addressing any potential issues common to MIYCN. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct nutrition screening of all children 6-59 months and PLW Conduct appetite test to all beneficiaries identified as SAM and MAM before registration into the nutrition program. Registration of beneficiaries into OPD SAM and MAM program and frequent follow up until exit from the program as per the national IMAM guidelines. Monitor waiting patients for emergency cases and ensure that severe cases are prioritized. Regularly conduct nutrition education sessions to caregivers of malnourished children Train caregivers on the Family MUAC activity and conduct practical sessions with them to further build their capacity before distributing MUAC tapes to them Regular collection of nutrition data at the health facility level Development of a nutrition filling system at the health facility level for all data collection tools. Regular distribution of nutrition supplies (RUTF, RUSF and Super cereal plus/LNS) for SAM and MAM treatment. Ensure accurate and up to date stocks are recorded for all nutrition supplies. Timely submission of therapeutic food distribution report on a weekly and monthly basis. Timely preparation and submission of monthly statistics and stock reports Participation and leading the nutrition team during the mass MUAC screening campaign on a quarterly basis. Covering MD tasks during his absence Supporting the MD in the dispensing of medicines. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily inclusive in size. You may be required to travel to other parts of the country if required. Organizational Responsibilities: Policy Adherence Adhere to the Code of Conduct, maintain humanitarian principles and respect international humanitarian law. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within International Medical Corps and amongst beneficiaries served by International Medical Corps. Compliance & Ethics: Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Safeguarding It is all staff’s shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children and adults at risk; and any form of trafficking in persons. Job Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery from a recognized institution. Female candidates with other relevant medical/health-related education and relevant nutrition experience may also be considered. Experience: At least 1 year of relevant work experience in nutrition, health, IMAM, MIYCN, or a similar position. Experience working with nutrition programs, particularly IMAM and MIYCN , is preferred. Competency: Fluency in the local language; Strong communication skills Good interpersonal skill Excellent listening skills