Nutrition Nurse Counselor

General Conditions of Employment:

Work relationship روابط کاری

Work under the responsibility ofتحت مسولیت شخصیکه کار مینماید :  Health Facility In-charge/ Nutrition Supervisor and Nutrition Specialist.

Supervise اشخاصی را که نظارت میکند: NA

In direct cooperation withدر همکاری مستقیم با :Program teams, Logistics, Finance, HR

 support departments, and Security

Responsibilities and particular assignmentsمسؤلیت ها و وظایف مشخص

Objective 1هدف اول :

Activities/Main duties فعالیت ها/ وظایف عمده:

·        Conduct nutrition screening/anthropometry of anthropometry of all children 6-59 months.

·        Check appetite tests for all eligible children (SAM and MAM) before registration into the nutrition program and during follow-up.

·        admission of all eligible children into OPD SAM and MAM program and frequent follow-up until exit from the program as per the national IMAM guidelines.

·        Fill out the admission card and patient cards of SAM and MAM children.

·        Ensure comprehensive health checks and treatment according to the protocols for nutrition cases detected;

·        Regularly conduct nutrition education sessions for caregivers of malnourished children

·        Regularly facilitating nutrition education group sessions per the health facility's monthly education plan.

·        Regular follow-up of SAM and MAM in outpatient program. 

·        Regular collection of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly nutrition data at the health facility level.

·        close follow-up of nutrition commodities consumption with pharmacy technicians or drug dispensers, and provide reports to the office team in case of shortage, near expiration, etc.

·        Timely submission of therapeutic food distribution reports on a weekly Bi-weekly and monthly basis.

·        Development of a nutrition filling system at the health facility level for all data collection tools.

·        Timely preparation and submission of monthly statistics and stock reports.

·        Participation and leading the nutrition team during the mass MUAC screening campaign every quarter.

·        To accurately and appropriately treat or refer eligible children to the nutrition program by adhering to national and international guidelines and organizational procedures.

·        Referred all Som children with complications according to IMAM guidelines to the nearest TFU with proper documents of registration, refer sheets, and cash voucher in case cash service were available with close coordination of HFs/MHNTs in-charges and other documentation is needed.

·        Give appropriate nutrition, health, and hygiene education to the beneficiaries and caretakers in individual and group sessions.

·        Discharge children to specified discharge criteria as per national protocol and guidelines.

·        Ensure accurate record keeping of all nutrition activities, filling in forms, cards, registration books, and tally sheets as required.

·        Compile reports as required and requested by the Health and Nutrition supervisor.

·        Preparing and tracking the list of absent, and defaults with close coordination with the in-charge and community workers, health shuras, etc.

·        Support the Nutrition counselor and midwives for conducting regular food demonstrations and provide brief reports on that.

·        Strength referral mechanism internally between EPI, MHPSS, and OPD consultation.

bjective2هدف دوم  :

Activities/Main duties فعالیت ها/ وظایف عمده:

·        Provide awareness raising on feedback and complaints mechanisms and channels available to every patient/beneficiary;

·        Timely inform line managers on channel unavailability or damage at HFs level (IEC material, speakers, etc.);

   Adhere to PU-AMI organizational policies (incl. CoC, Child protection policy, anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy, PSEA policy) and report any policy violations,     suspicions, or allegations through the whistle-blower mechanism

·        Diploma/Certificate of Nursing approved by MoPH with an exit exam passed.

Relevant experience

• At least 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience in nutrition training/experience (i.e. IMAM & IYCF training or equivalent)
• worked with national and international Organizations
• have good knowledge and communication skills
• Experience in working in remote areas with mobile team setup
• Be familiar with HMIS and BPSH services.

Languages

·        Fluent in Dari/Pashto -oral and written skills

·        Some English -oral and written skills 

Computer

·        Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel

Other 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.

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