Nutrition Nurse Counselor

General Conditions of Employment

PU-AMI is a humanitarian organization committed to safeguarding and protecting individuals affected by our activities and to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all staff and beneficiaries. Adherence to the ethical framework (including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), child safeguarding, fraud, corruption, and other forms of misconduct) is a fundamental requirement for all roles. All selected candidates must sign the Code of Conduct, complete all mandatory training and demonstrate a clear understanding of, and commitment to, PU-AMI’s ethical framework and safeguarding policies, including their responsibilities to prevent, report, and respond to concerns in accordance with the established reporting and referral procedures, and to uphold accountability to affected populations.

As part of PU-AMI's commitment to safe recruitment, all candidates will be subject to appropriate screening procedures, which may include reference checks, verification of employment history, and disclosure of any past misconduct related to safeguarding, PSEAH, or other serious violations.

PU-AMI considers the diversity of race, beliefs, languages, gender, background, and status within its human resources as a key asset to its humanitarian work and is fully committed to upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment processes.

Please note that PU-AMI will under no circumstances request any financial contribution for administrative fees related to recruitment. Any such request should be considered fraudulent and disregarded.
The employee shall abide by this job description, his/her employment contract, and the PU-AMI Afghanistan National Staff Regulations, including their annexes and attachments, as well as any rules, regulations, and internal policies that may be adopted by PU-AMI Afghanistan.

د استخدام عمومي شرایط
کارمند باید د دې دندې د تشریح، د خپلې کاري قرارداد، او د (PU-AMI) د بشري منابعو د تګلارې له ضمیمو او اړوندو اسنادو سره سم، همدارنګه د هغو ټولو اصولو، مقرراتو او داخلي تګلارو پر بنسټ چې د (PU-AMI) له‌خوا منل کېږي، عمل وکړي.

Work Relationship

Works under the responsibility of (د چا تر مسؤلیت لاندې کار کوي):Medical Doctor /HF in charge, Project officer

Supervise: NA

Responsibilities and particular assignmentsمسؤلیت ها و وظایف مشخص

Main Duties & Responsibilities: مسؤلیت های عمومی

• Conduct nutrition screening of all children 0-59 months and PLW women.
• Conduct appetite tests for all beneficiaries identified as SAM and MAM before registration into the nutrition program and during follow-up.
• Classification of all Under five children in categories of well nourished, Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
• Conduct regular growth monitoring of under two children, and MIYCN counseling for caregiver of Under two children, and registration of all relevant beneficiaries,
• Registration of beneficiaries into OPD SAM, OPD-MAM (children and PLWs) program and frequent follow-up until exit from the program as per the national IMAM guidelines.
• Fill out the admission card of OPD-SAM, OPD-MAM children and OPD-MAM PLWs,
• Regularly conduct nutrition education sessions for caregivers of malnourished children  
• 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.
• Conduct an appetite test for malnourished children,
• Timely submission of therapeutic food distribution reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis.

·        To make sure that IMAM guidelines are respected.

• Conduct regular food demonstration sessions at the health facility,
• Timely preparation and submission of monthly statistics, biweekly, weekly, and stock reports.
• Participation and leading the nutrition team during the mass MUAC screening campaign every quarter.
• Coordination with the community screener and mobilizer for the defaulter tracing and active case finding,
• To accurately and appropriately treat or refer beneficiaries in the nutrition program by adhering to national and international guidelines and organizational procedures.
• Give appropriate nutrition, health, and hygiene education to the beneficiaries and caretakers in individual and group sessions.
• Discharge children, pregnant, and lactating women according to specified discharge criteria and national protocol and guidelines.
• Providing a monthly health education plan and regular follow-up, and conducting education sessions,
• Ensure accurate record keeping of all nutrition activities, filling in forms, cards, registration books, and tally sheets as required.
• Referring mothers with malnourished children to psychosocial support,
• Proper teamwork and good coordination with the team,
• Providing monthly, biweekly, and weekly nutrition activities report (OPD-SAM, OPD-MAM, OPD-MAM-PLWS, GM, MIYCN, Health Education, and stock) reports,

Perform other duties as assigned by the line supervisor,

 Qualification/ Requirements تحصیلات و شرایط لازمه

 Education Background:

• Diploma/Certificate of Nursing with verified exit exam,

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience or at least 2 years of experience in nutrition training/experience (i.e., IMAM &MIYCN training or equivalent)
• Psychosocial support counseling skills or experience
• Experience in working in remote areas with the mobile and Health and Nutrition team setup
• Residency is an asset.
• Familiarity with context is an asset

Knowledge and skills:

• Ability to work in a team and coordinate tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to organize people in an orderly way and prioritize tasks.
• Good listening and counseling skills, patient, and kind attitude
• Highly motivated to provide high-quality services to beneficiaries of poor communities in a challenging setting.
• Good problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented attitude
• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as required.
• Respectful and kind to other staff, beneficiaries, and communities
• Willingness to travel, work, and live in a rural setting, and to behave in a manner appropriate to a conservative culture.
• Honest in dealing with beneficiaries and PU-AMI staff.
• Priority to local residents.

Languages:

Fluency in written and spoken Pashto and Dari

Dear candidates,     

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Please note:  

• You are allowed to apply only before the closing date  
• Only the candidates who meet the mandatory qualifications/requirements will be considered for the long list.  
• A maximum of 15 best candidates from the ones who meet the mandatory qualifications/requirements (longlist) will be invited for a technical test (shortlist)  
• If you are not invited for a technical test within a month period, please consider that your application was not considered for this vacancy.
• Validated copies of academic certificates/diplomas will be requested only if called for an interview.   

Kind regards,

The PU-AMI HR Team