Nutrition Nurse / Nutrition Screener

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Title of Extender: Nutrition Nurse, and Nutrition Screeners

Duty Station: 

1. Nutrition Nurse - Bala Murghab - Mangan Health Facility 
2. Nutrition Screener - Bala Murghab - Dawoodi Health Facility; Qurmoch - MHNT I Health Facility; 

Number Required: 1 Nutrition Nurses, 2 Nutrition - Screeners

Time Frame: Till 31st July 2025 

Job Description:

Nutrition Nurse:

• Responsible for management of SAM children (OPD-SAM and IPD SAM).
• Ensured the nutrition activities are being implemented in line with standards.
• Improved early detection of malnourished cases.
• Ensured the targets are being achieved.
• Make sure the SAM addition is strengthened.
• Ensure SAM cases are being treated in line with standards.
• Diagnosis, treatment of the SAM patients with medical complication as per the national IMAM guidelines.
• Checking for all IMNCI danger sign and performance of physical examination for admitted SAM children.
• Provide nursing care to inpatient SAM children and prepare milk preparation (F75 and F100) as per standard IMAM guideline.
• Ensure proper recording keeping at clinics and report data weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis as per standard reporting format.
• Proper stock management and updating of stock cards and RUTF supply management.
• Regular conduct sessions and provide health and nutrition education to mothers and care takers of SAM children.
• Screening children and pregnant or lactating women for malnutrition
• Admitting or discharging patients based on IMAM guidelines.
• Register and undertake growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) including measure weight, height, age and check edema of all children under two years of age.
• Conduct GMP based counseling of mothers/caregivers of all children under two years of age on appropriate Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and infection prevention.
• If the child is normal, encourage and counsel mother to reinforce and promote age appropriate MIYCN practices.

Nutrition Screener:

• Develop community mapping in close coordination with CHS across the HFs catchment area
• Regular outreach plan approved and signed by the HF director
• Daily community outreach to promote screening session
• Do regular house to house screening of under five children to assess their nutrition status using MUAC taps.
• Register all screened children and report to the HFs and office
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as discussed with his/her supervisor deemed necessary for the implementation of the program.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

Nutrition Nurse, Nutrition Screener:

• Diploma in Nursing/midwifery or equivalent or higher.
• Having 2 years of relevant work experience in the provision of Nutrition services after graduation.
• Having team management skills.
• Pashto language and familiarity with Dari
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work and deal successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Being patient, maintaining a positive attitude and having the ability to work in crisis situations.
• Problem solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Fluency in local languages is mandatory.

Apply through the link below:

https://www.careers-page.com/professional-employers-pvt-ltd/job/QVV8RW96