Nutritionist at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.

Key Responsibilities

• In support of the nutrition officer plan and support the distribution of family MUAC tapes to families in the targeted areas.


• In collaboration with the ministry of health conduct trainings to M2MSGs on MIYCN practices during Covid – 19 Pandemic.


• Train and mentor families including CHEWs and CHVs on family MUAC approach.


• Support the nutrition officer in the development of wok plans for the activities to be implemented.


• Plan and conduct trainings on Growth Monitoring Promotion (GMP), IMAM and MIYCN to other mainstream health professionals.


• Offer nutrition support through counselling to individuals with medical conditions including Comprehensive Care Clinic clients.


• Compile and submit donor and IRC Nutrition Program weekly, biweekly, and monthly reports of all the activities implemented,


• Support the nutrition officer in Monitoring budget spending in line with spending plan and ensure diligence in grants utilization including timely spending and value for money.


• Liaise with supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies, procurement and monitor supply control


• Support MOH on DQAs


• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of Diploma in Food Nutrition and dietetics from recognized institution


• Must be registered with KNDI

Experience/Competence

• Minimum 1year experience within an INGO in implementing emergency community nutrition


• Experience of Maternal infant and young child nutrition with strong BFHI/BFCI approaches


• Experience in nutrition survey and assessment


• Proven analytical, communication/ negotiation skills and ability to think strategically


• Experience in report writing and excellent computer skills


• Ability to work in hardship areas (previous experience in a camp setting will be an added advantage)


• Fluency in Nga’Turkana desirable


• Flexible and positive personality


• Strong planning and implementation capacity


• Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.

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